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    MSI in the marketplace: Mid range or > ?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by MTHall51, May 3, 2009.

  1. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    I confess. I have not really looked at an MSI, nor do I know much about them. However, after my current market sweep, I am wondering if I should consider MSI too. I don't know what the reputation is for quality overall, but what do those of you who have one think of yours?
    Right now I am hovering between Asus, and a chance of HP or Dell.
    Need most bang for the buck, but also need something that will last me a good amount of time too.
     
    MTHall51, May 3, 2009
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  2. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    MSI is a very good company that has been in the business for a while. I don't see anything wrong with them.
    What is your budget and when would you be planning to purchase a laptop?
     
    Bartlett, May 3, 2009
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    catacylsm Notebook Prophet

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    Best price for best performance is what i think to MSI.

    You wont find better prices for the hardware you get.
     
    catacylsm, May 3, 2009
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  4. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    Probably around a 1,000.00 tops and sometime this summer.
     
    MTHall51, May 3, 2009
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  5. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    Then I'd probably wait until ready to get it for sure, new tech comes out, prices go down, etc.
     
    Bartlett, May 3, 2009
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    Genna Notebook Evangelist

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    catacylsm is right! The only think I didn't like was that the touchpad is wearing out. There is a whole thread about that you can look at it. But if you are like me and don't use the touchpad (touchpads dosen't have place in real gaming :D, Logitech and Razer do!) I think this is the best laptop for it's price for now.
     
    Genna, May 4, 2009
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