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    Msi Gx740

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by grahamw280, Oct 16, 2010.

  1. grahamw280

    grahamw280 Notebook Enthusiast

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    im looking to buy this laptop but im going to wait till the price drops a bit more before getting it, but iam worried that they may stop producing the laptop soon.

    So does any know when they will stop making them?
     
    grahamw280, Oct 16, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Even if they stop making them, you'll still find them brand new and/or refurbished one's on eBay and other online sellers.
     
    Nick, Oct 16, 2010
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  3. grahamw280

    grahamw280 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah that's a good point!
     
    grahamw280, Oct 16, 2010
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  4. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    I'm going to point out that the screen is God awful and I'd recommend getting one of the GT's or GX660/R if you want to go with MSI. You'll thank me later.
     
    Voodooi, Oct 16, 2010
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  5. Bearclaw

    Bearclaw Steaming

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    TBH I thought the screen was pretty bad at first as well. But after using it for a while it's pretty good.

    Plus, not noticeable at all in games. And the lower res helps FPS, compared to FHD.
     
    Bearclaw, Oct 16, 2010
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    Ghost_Chill Notebook Enthusiast

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    My opinion is pretty much the same as Bearclaw. I have yet to have any issues with my laptop.
     
    Ghost_Chill, Oct 17, 2010
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    Portugeeza1 Notebook Consultant

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    I think the screen on my GX740 is very good and I have it on very low an still can see every thing very well
     
    Portugeeza1, Oct 18, 2010
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  8. Bearclaw

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    Yeah that's the peculiar thing about this screen.

    On the lowest brightness it's still very bright, but on highest brightness it's not as bright as my old laptop.
     
    Bearclaw, Oct 18, 2010
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    I find mine just a little brighter than my old Asus G2S, well i have this on very low and its fine for me. Im loving it other than the westion digital had drive issue I have.
     
    Portugeeza1, Oct 18, 2010
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