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    Officially an MSI owner!

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by jmsharp02, Dec 22, 2011.

  1. jmsharp02

    jmsharp02 Newbie

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    Intel Core i7-2670QM 2.20GHz / 12GB RAM / 1TB HD / DVD±R/RW / NVIDIA GTX 560M / 802.11n / HD Webcam / USB 3.0 / HDMI / Bluetooth / Windows 7 Home Premium

    MSI's all new G Series of gaming notebooks are equipped with the new powerful Intel Sandy Bridge processors, and top end Discrete graphics cards. System performance and 3D image Processing capabilities have been vastly enhanced and these notebooks come with THX TruStudio PRO for superior Audio and video. What's more, MSI worked with one of the world's top Sound system manufacturers in the forging of the GT683R to maximize your experience whether you're watching a movie on your sofa or battling orcs in a dungeon.

    Continuing the unique design elements of MSI's G-Series notebooks, the illuminating MSI logo, which symbolizes the GT683R's uniqueness, expands outward. With clean flowing lines and a beautiful black finish as a base, the fiery red lines act as visual ornamentation symbolizing a sensation of extreme speed, giving the G-Series a sense of flawless perfection. Using IMR technology, the GT683R is not only strikingly beautiful, but is also more comfortable to the touch. With a glossy, high-end texture that is scratch and wear resistant, it also serves as the notebook's ultimate protective layer.
    Box Contents: MSI GT683R-242V1 Notebook, 9-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery, AC power adapter; Pre-installed Software: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 2-Year Limited Warranty (including 1-Year Global Warranty)
    Intel Core i7-2670QM 2.20GHz Quad-Core Processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHz
    6MB Smart Cache
    12GB DDR3 SDRAM (4GB x 3)
    1TB (500GB x 2, RAID) 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
    15.6" Full HD Non Reflection LED Backlit LCD Display (1920 x 1080), 16:9 aspect ratio
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M Graphics with 1.5GB GDDR5 discrete memory
    SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Drive
    802.11b/g/n WiFi
    Bluetooth
    10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 Port)
    Multi-in-1 Card Reader
    Dynaudio Tech Speakers x 4
    Integrated 720p HD Webcam
    Ports: 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, eSATA, Headphone-out Jack, Microphone-in Jack, VGA, HDMI 1.4, RJ-45
    Approximate Unit Dimensions: 14.97 (W) x 10.24 (D) x 1.77 (H) inches
    Approximate Unit Weight: 7.7 pounds
    1-year extended warranty with MSI Quality Assurance Program if you register within the first 30-days

    got it at JR.com: MSI Microstar GT683R-242V1 15.6" Gaming Notebook PC - Black in PC Notebook Computers | JR.com

    It wont be here until the first week of the new year :( But I'm super excited and can't wait for it to get here. I couldn't believe the (not)comparable Alienware was over $300 more expensive! Anyway, happy to be a part of the group :D Excited to see how ToR runs on this baby.
     
  2. NotEnoughMinerals

    NotEnoughMinerals Notebook Deity

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    Welcome, I'm sure you'll enjoy your MSI when you get it. Always a great choice for price per performance.
     
  3. mangle

    mangle Notebook Enthusiast

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    looks good