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    Gx740 - first impressions

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by laffles, Jul 29, 2010.

  1. laffles

    laffles Notebook Geek

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    I've just got it today.

    I haven't had time to install any games on it but I'm sure that i will be wowed.

    a few things things that are annoying me a bit, though.

    the keyboard - it feels fine but, letters/symbols are printed on!! wth msi!! I didn't know this was the case at all, I know it's a budget gaming laptop, but that is just taking the **** a little bit imo.. has anyone's started to ware off yet? - I wonder how long until they start to fade...

    the red is also, maybe more redder than I envisaged, but I can deal with that.. it really is RED.

    apart from that I'm very happy, the free bag and mouse was also a nice surprise.
     
    laffles, Jul 29, 2010
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  2. Silicon Chip

    Silicon Chip Notebook Evangelist

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    The keyboard looks all the same as mine and other MSi laptops, and it good enough, no wearing and stuff. Maybe you should pay a little less attention to the keyboard and a little more to the screen.

    The Red, well you'll get used to it.

    P.S : Try and not create new topics, there is already a(actually more than one) GX740 thread on these forums.
     
    Silicon Chip, Jul 29, 2010
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  3. geisttgih

    geisttgih Notebook Geek

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    One of those belongs to me ;)

    I personally feel that the keyboard is quite responsive and a good feel/fit for me. You might notice some... idk, slight fading of the clarity of your keyboard letters? After a year or two?
     
    geisttgih, Jul 30, 2010
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