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    MSI MS-1047 Available

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by TuxToaster, Jan 20, 2006.

  1. TuxToaster

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    TuxToaster, Jan 20, 2006
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    It's also WXGA....YUCK!

    I'm really not sure where an integrated graphics solution 17" laptop fits in the market.
     
    unleaded, Jan 20, 2006
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    Yeah, WXGA and integrated graphics on a 17 incher is like mixing the worst of both worlds.
     
    Hucsman, Jan 20, 2006
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    The specs list a PCI-E card location also, but we all know how inaccurate their specs can be.
     
    TuxToaster, Jan 20, 2006
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    Grandma desktop replacement notebook.
     
    Rami, Jan 23, 2006
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    (Brian imagines Grandma thinking "Nice grandson, but how am I going to play WoW on this?")
     
    brianstretch, Jan 23, 2006
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