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    MSI MS-1651 Montevina BTO Notebook Barebone

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by masterbw, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. Tiden2008

    Tiden2008 Notebook Guru

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    Nah, I ordered from PNB and it only has a 160GB drive. It also has 2 gigs of Turbo memory. I'm guessing its someone else's, so someone else will be pretty upset too.
     
  2. rotipom

    rotipom Notebook Enthusiast

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    My order was screwy too...from PNB, it came with a 250GB Seagate Momentus 7200.3 which I have decided to keep since I couldn't find a reason why the 320GB @ 5400rpm (my original order) would be any much better...(I already own a 160GB external HDD)....

    [​IMG]

    otherwise...everything else is great, the screen is the best part...love it, matte, clear and bright!
     
  3. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Ohh!! thanks for the photo.
    It looks beautiful! I'm going to have to take what I said about the GX620 looking better back. I thought the GX620's panel thiny lights up (the lines), but apparently, it's just some normal old red lines ._. (Sorta lame IMO :p).
    Because the 250gb exceeds the speed of the 320gb 7200.3, it would no doubt own that 320gb 5400rpm :)
    Lucky you. Heh.. maybe I get a X9100 instead of the P9500 I ordered :D, can't stop hoping

    If you have time, can you take a picture with it open (nice clear shot at the screen, but leme see the keyboard etc. as well)!
     
  4. wisedude

    wisedude Notebook Consultant

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    still haven't heard, where on that site do you downloaded the drivers with the INF modified for the msi 1651? (that third party site)
     
  5. rotipom

    rotipom Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey sxusteven LOL. Seems like with all these orders confusion you COULD get lucky...*cross fingers*

    Here are the pics.... [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    the keyboard is very nice, I was worried, I wanted the numeric pad and feared it might be cramped, but it really is very useable and no noticeable flex!!
     
  6. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    That you so much for the pictures. That computer just looks like WIN. +1 rep
    Do you mind if I use one of those pics for my avatar?
     
  7. rotipom

    rotipom Notebook Enthusiast

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    you're most welcome! Oh btw, is the 250gb 7200.3 really faster than a 320gb 7200.3? Any reports on this? I didn't know this...
     
  8. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep it is! Can't remember exactly where, but they are in the Hardware forum. I'll try to find you a link(s)
    Here's link 1: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=299039
     
  9. Shane@DARK.

    Shane@DARK. Company Representative

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    They're not the only ones that ship to Canada ;)
     
  10. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Grats on getting some MSI's as well :D
     
  11. Wasamandrapa

    Wasamandrapa Notebook Guru

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    Nice Logo!
     
  12. Shane@DARK.

    Shane@DARK. Company Representative

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    Thank you. Nice avatar - Stanley Kubrick is my favorite director.

    I'll stop interrupting this thread now.
     
  13. someguyoverthere

    someguyoverthere Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking at your site...can you guys really stuff a quad core into the 1651? lol. That takes guts.
     
  14. Donald@Paladin44

    Donald@Paladin44 Retired

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    Guts and Magic...the Quad Cores are not available yet :)
     
  15. Tiden2008

    Tiden2008 Notebook Guru

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    I'm having a few problems, mostly the fact that I'm using someone else's laptop and I don't want to mess it up, but I'll have some pictures up for you tomorrow. Card reader and HDMI aren't working particularly well, but I haven't had much time to mess with drivers and the like. I'll mess with it a little more when it's my own. I should have mine by Friday, and I'll spend a while this weekend doing a real review.

    My initial impressions:

    3dMark06 Std.-5202 3dMarks

    Fans get fairly loud on boot, but not unbearable

    During normal operation fans were nearly silent

    No noticeable fan speed increase during load from tests

    Entire chassis was cool to the touch even after a few hours of normal use

    Sturdy construction. Slight flexing of chassis under strain

    Solid keyboard and responsive touchpad, both take time to get used to

    Strong Speakers, very little bass, but excellent higher tones, No tinny sounds

    Bright and clear screen, very nice resolution

    HDMI connection takes a lot of prodding, but looks excellent when working

    Card reader has yet to work, but haven't put alot of time in to it

    Brushed Aluminum looks very nice, but fingerprints are hard to remove

    A little heavier than I expected, but could be much worse

    Looking forward to playing some games and seeing some results

    -Tyler
     
  16. robm@rkcomputer.net

    [email protected] Company Representative

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    Try the updated VGA driver from the MSI site, it will raise your 3DMark score. This driver scores better than the modded .inf driver available also:

    http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=driver&maincat_no=135&prod_no=1529
     
  17. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Notebook Geek

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    I started looking around this forum last week, i was looking at few other models and the 1651. I saw you company in both areas so i searched you name in the forum. When looking throough one of the other manufacture forum i found this earlier and i can say if this true is quite disturbing.

    You are 15 year old boy selling computers from your basment?

    Then i find this link post in same forum, this is you?

    I hope stanly kubrick did not help you with this

    http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=42174148


    I think i look at exotic and powernoobook site now.
     
  18. Tiden2008

    Tiden2008 Notebook Guru

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    I've updated the drivers, but I don't want to do any modding until it's my own laptop I'm messing with. I'll try to run one more time tomorrow, but I think I'll have to RMA it soon after that.
     
  19. SplinteredVision

    SplinteredVision Notebook Consultant

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    IDOXLR8, was there really any point to that post other than to slander Shane's company based solely on the fact that he's 15 years old? Judging by the horrendous grammatical condition of your post, you're in no position to judge somebody's maturity or competence. This is a pretty civil forum...posts like that don't really fly around here.
     
  20. rotipom

    rotipom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the link sxusteven! You are welcome to use the picture for your avatar if you crop out my living room coffeetable, etc ehehe :D
     
  21. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Finally! Found the better link: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=297872
    Actual results

    And OMG my laptop STILL hasn't shipped -_-. Getting a bit annoyed here... It is taking longer than it should to install a processor and a wifi >_> today marks a full week from that date.
    Someguy, any luck with yours?

    /agree
     
  22. someguyoverthere

    someguyoverthere Notebook Evangelist

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    I sent them a rather irate email yesterday, they got back to me and said that mine will ship today. That means that with 1-3 day shipping I should have it by Friday at the latest. We shall see.
     
  23. wisedude

    wisedude Notebook Consultant

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    When they say "ship", take that term loosely. They "shipped" my laptop on friday, though as of mid tuesday UPS still hasn't received it.....
     
  24. Wujohn

    Wujohn Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure if this was answered...were you looking for the Nvidia drivers? If so, go here to get the latest drivers with the modded INF file.

    http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers

    Cheers.
     
  25. fatboi55

    fatboi55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been looking at this laptop for a while and looking between resellers as well, Rkcomputers,xoticpc,avadirect. Has anyone tryed ordering from rkcomputers yet i agree with the shipping it abit to expensive us->canada :eek: but the overall computer price is very good. Not sure where to order from any suggestions? Not really in a rush but also do not want to wait pass the shipping date. Had msi gx620 in mind too and found frosty computers listed as 1 of the site that have it in stock.
     
  26. Shane@DARK.

    Shane@DARK. Company Representative

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    Very true :) That's why there's an ETA on the site; those are in pre-order.

    I guess I should have figured this would probably follow me everywhere. For a response, please view my rebuttal. If it bothers you, by all means purchase from PNB or Xotic, they're both great companies.
     
  27. someguyoverthere

    someguyoverthere Notebook Evangelist

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    What time does Xotic typically make their UPS shipments? I need them to do it today so I can get it by Friday...
     
  28. Shane@DARK.

    Shane@DARK. Company Representative

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    This laptop and the GX620 are the same machine, just the GX620 is built by MSI while these are built by other companies. Oh, and they're not red and black :)
     
  29. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    Hey guys, we are shipping items out as fast as we can. We have another large batch of orders shipping today. Tracking #'s are updated at the end of the day. Allot of you will see tracking #'s updated shortly. :D
     
  30. someguyoverthere

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    Mine just shipped. Status = "Billing information received"
     
  31. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Mines shipped as well :D Thanks Justin
    Wonder who will get it first. Someguy or me :eek:

    -_- UPS status moved to
    EXCEPTION
    THE COMMERCIAL INVOICE IS MISSING AND IS REQUIRED FOR EXPORT

    Did someone forget something ?!
     
  32. someguyoverthere

    someguyoverthere Notebook Evangelist

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    Mine too. Whats going on...
     
  33. someguyoverthere

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    I just fired off an email to Xotic and a PM to Justin. I really don't want any more delays. This is getting ridiculous.
     
  34. Gaara42

    Gaara42 Notebook Consultant

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    Got mine today. It is very nice so far and the keyboard is great, one of my main worries. I will run more test when/if I get the time.
     
  35. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    We attach invoices to all Canadian shipments going out. If they became detached for whatever reason, we can easily fax UPS a copy of the invoice that was on the box.
     
  36. someguyoverthere

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    All that matters to me is whether this will cause a delay. I'm guessing it certainly has that potential...
     
  37. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Certainly does have the potential (if not already causing delays)

    Justin, I sent you a PM with order number and shipping number in case you need it. I think it somehow got detached. Please try to get the package by the end of today :). Not really in the mood for more delays :p
    Thanks
     
  38. someguyoverthere

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    It's past normal business hours. The damage may already be done. If UPS was going to move it today but didn't because of this, that means one day lost, which makes the difference between me getting it on Friday or next Monday...which matters.
     
  39. someguyoverthere

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    Justin says the missing forms are being faxed now.

    I'm probably never going to pre-order anything again.
     
  40. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Hopefully they'll still load it and get the packages moving
     
  41. someguyoverthere

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    I just want to see that exception cleared today.
     
  42. Tiden2008

    Tiden2008 Notebook Guru

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    I re-ran 3dMark06 with the updated drivers and got about 4 points less so I'm assuming I updated with the same drivers, which just means PNB put the latest ones on before it shipped. I'm currently installing Call of Duty 4, and I'll have some pictures posted a little while later, sorry for the delay I'm having some camera difficulties. Hopefully I'll have something a little while later this evening.

    To you guys having trouble with shipping, I hope everything gets sorted out today. I know how it feels to wait that extra 2 days, it's infuriating. Good luck, though.

    -Tyler
     
  43. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Please make an update if your exception does happen to clear
    Mines still sitting at the same stage :mad:
     
  44. someguyoverthere

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    I'm going to head home soon, I'll be offline for about an hour.
     
  45. Justin@XoticPC

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    We faxed a copy of the forms to the local UPS hub within a hour of them picking them up. We have been informed by UPS they will attach these forms to the package and move them along.
     
  46. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you. I hope to see my package as well as someguyoverthere's change status sometime today
     
  47. someguyoverthere

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    Well there's nothing more Xotic can do. It's past business hours, our status might not get updated until tomorrow.
     
  48. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    It may be after business hours but our staff is still communicating with UPS to ensure they continue along. We are doing our best guys :eek:
     
  49. someguyoverthere

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    Thanks. I figured you guys would still be at it, but I wasn't sure whether UPS would deal with this stuff after hours.
     
  50. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks! I really appreciate it :) If anything major happens, please keep us updated
     
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