New MSI gaming Laptop

So, I am about to buy a new Gaming laptop, MSI GP62 7RD leopard pro.
-Intel i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz
-GeForce gTX 1050 2GB
-128 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
-8 GB RAM (will upgrade to 16 GB)
Now, the problem is this model is a fairly new one, and I cannot find a decent review anywhere.I am getting a pretty good deal for it but am a bit confused as i am not able to do as much research as i can. So, it would help a lot if anyone could give a few opinion about the specs, MSI in general, the GP series.
Just wanted to have a general opinion before buying.

 

I don't think this year's model will be any different from last year's GP62 6QF (6700HQ, GTX 960M, rest is the same). See reviews for that model, I remember reading one in Notebookcheck, and it gave me a good idea about the compromises MSI had to make in their GL and GP series to lower its price.

Few of the compromises I remember:
- Screen is 1080p TN, not IPS.
- Cooling solution is not as good/efficient as the high end models (GT62VR)
- Build uses more plastic than metal/rubber
- The keyboard offers a single backlit color (white vs RGB in high end models)
- Not sure about this one, but I think the M.2 slot does not support/recognise NVME SSDs, so you can only use SATA SSDs (500MB read/write).
- The GTX 1050 is likely to be soldered, and not have an MXM format (seen i high end models with the GTX 1060). Should your GPU fail, your only path for a repair would be replacing the entire MOBO.

I hope this somewhat helps! I'm pretty sure more reviews will be available soon. Meanwhile you can sit and wait!

My advice is the following: If you can squeeze more cash from your wallet, try to see if you can afford an MSI GE62 with the GTX 1050 (or Ti). You'll get an overall better package: an IPS level panel, very color accurate and the viewing angles are great, possibility to install NVME SSDs, an RGB backlit keyboard, and a generally better cooling solution.

 

check this screenshot from the MSI website,
I am getting this from a showroom, I have already checked the laptop, full brushed aluminium finish and, ips anti-glare display, It is a white backlit, but that is what i want as i will be using it in college and dont want it to be too flashy.
Thanks for your reply though.

 

I can't load the photos for some reason...

Okay, since you've checked it out yourself, have you made sure everything was still visible through a 120°+ viewing angle? If it is, then it's good to see MSI finally using IPS panels in low end models.
And I'd personally never rely on the photos shown in the MSI website, as they are sometimes not accurate.

It's true, all the gaming series use brushed aluminium finishes, but difference is the amount of metal used. You should put the models altogether (GL, GL, GE and GT) so you can see the "sturdiness" within and have an in depth comparison. The build quality in the GP series is good enough, but not as good as the GE/GT.

But honestly, the only let-off for me in the last year's model was the horrible TN screen it came with (checked it myself as well in a showroom) and the fact it sports Optimus (I'd rather have G-Sync and iGPU disabled). If this year's is an IPS level, good luck with your purchase. You'll love it, as long as it doesn't turn out to be a lemon.