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    When will MSI GT725 be released in USA

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by maal11, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. maal11

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    Hey guys... Is there any information as to the USA release of this laptop???? I have tried every vendor and MSI Corporate and they have gone from Begin Feb - to Mid Feb - to now call back in March... Does anyone have the inside track?

    Thank you all very much!
     
    maal11, Feb 11, 2009
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    Do you know if the OS is 64 or 32? I don't think it specifies on Frosty's site. Anyone ordered from them before?
     
    tmsjava, Feb 18, 2009
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  5. cutterjohn

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    32bit, but supposedly you can:
    get a 64b install disk and install and then
    a) use the key on the nb or wherever
    b) failing (a) install w/o then try to enter it into the control panel or wherever it is on vista

    or

    c) call M$ and do it "manually"...

    According to TRF_Inferno and others the MSI overclock utils work fine under 64b.
     
    cutterjohn, Feb 18, 2009
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  6. SSingh1975

    SSingh1975 Notebook Guru

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    I've e-mailed Justin (XoticPC) just now to see when's the ETA for them.
     
    SSingh1975, Feb 18, 2009
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  7. shboyles

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    I already e-mailed them this morning, and this is the response i got:
    "Right now the ETA for the MSI GT725 is Late February to Early March. We are accepting pre-orders for this notebook if you'd like to place a pre-order online."

    -Scotty
     
    shboyles, Feb 18, 2009
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  8. SSingh1975

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    Bummer ....I'll wait it out then. I'm pretty sure in 2 weeks, these will be available on Egghead and Amazon.
     
    SSingh1975, Feb 18, 2009
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  9. robm@rkcomputer.net

    [email protected] Company Representative

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    The GT725-074US should be available in a few days.....
     
    [email protected], Feb 18, 2009
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    Will the prices be cheaper when they hit Newegg?
     
    Fordx4, Feb 18, 2009
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  11. zfactor

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    same question...
     
    zfactor, Feb 18, 2009
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  12. Justin@XoticPC

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    MSI has stated to us the OS is 32-Bit. The have just hit MSI (074's) and shipments will start end of this week/first of next week. :) 075's should be late next week.
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Feb 18, 2009
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  13. Fordx4

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    Thanks for the update Justin.
     
    Fordx4, Feb 18, 2009
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  14. notyou

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    +rep for by far the best/most trustworthy news we've gotten on this thing.
     
    notyou, Feb 18, 2009
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    Should write that Ars Technica guy and have him ask MSI what the GT725 retail price will be... as they apparently forgot to clue in MSI US wrt GT627 pricing...
     
    cutterjohn, Feb 19, 2009
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    Appears several vendors now have this available....anybody from US taken the plunge yet?

    I would have since I sold a desktop on Ebay but Paypal is holding my funds for another week so I gotta wait for that to clear up before I can order this from XoticPC.
     
    SSingh1975, Feb 19, 2009
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  17. Fordx4

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    Which ones state they have them in stock?
     
    Fordx4, Feb 19, 2009
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    Why would they purposely gimp a machine with 4gbRAM by sending it out with Vista 32? If it has to do with compatibilty issues with 64 then :eek:

    Other than that I think its as someone said...sell you a car with a V8 engine just to find out that they only install 6 spark plugs.
     
    Warhammer40k, Feb 19, 2009
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  19. mdivisconte

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    Yeah, I'm thinking the same.. wondering if the 64 bit drivers are funky for something.
     
    mdivisconte, Feb 19, 2009
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    Looks like xoticpc has them. I think Frosty computers may also have them. Haven't checked the others yet.

    T.
     
    tmsjava, Feb 19, 2009
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    I just made my order with XoticPC...and Justin over there says that they are going to start shipping early - mid next week.
    -Scotty
     
    shboyles, Feb 19, 2009
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  22. tmsjava

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    Which one did you order? Did you customize it??
     
    tmsjava, Feb 19, 2009
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  23. shboyles

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    The '074 model and i didnt customize it at all...got the usual stuff it comes with, no extras.
     
    shboyles, Feb 19, 2009
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    ^ That's what I'm getting too ...once my Paypal funds clear up. Already have my XBox360+120" screen (PJ guy here) for hardcore gaming so I'm not really concerned with how high framerates the 725 can pump out :p but I'll definitely be playing Diablo 3 on this once it comes out.
     
    SSingh1975, Feb 19, 2009
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  25. Fordx4

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    Hope you ready to wait atleast a year.
     
    Fordx4, Feb 19, 2009
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    Okay, I'm in!!

    Just completed my order thru XoticPC using the cash discount (E-Check Paypal). I opted for the XoticPC warranty as I'd rather deal with them directly instead of MSI for warranty repairs.

    I'll post my impressions/pics upon delivery.
     
    SSingh1975, Feb 20, 2009
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