MSI Introduces 15.4" GT627 gaming notebook

MSI Introduces 15.4" GT627 gaming notebook

MSI today introduced its new 15.4" gaming notebook, the GT627. Graphics horsepower comes from an Nvidia GeForce 9800M-GS with 1GB of DDR3 memory. Other specifications are as follows:

• 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) display
• Intel Centrino 2 Technology; Core 2 Duo processor
• Nvidia GeForce 9800M-GS 1GB DDR3
• Up to 4GB DDR2-800 RAM
• Available Blu-ray drive
• Built-in 2.0 MP webcam
• HDMI, eSATA ports
• 6- or 9-cell battery
• Weight: ~2.7kg (6 lbs)
• Dimensions: 14.1" (W) x 10.2" (D) x 1.2" (H)

The GT627 features a "Turbo Drive" mode, which automatically overclocks the CPU. The exterior of the GT627 is aluminum. The GT627 features a touch sensor board above the keyboard, and the WASD keys on the keyboard are highlighted for gamers. The keyboard also features a separate numeric keypad.

MSI Product Page

 

Nice machine with some solid specs. Should end up becoming a favorite for gamers that don't want to go to 17".

I could do without the K.I.T.T. grill light above the keyboard though.

 

More pictures of this notebook can be found here (site is in dutch): http://tweakers.net/nieuws/58081/msi-presenteert-gamenotebook-met-geforce-9800m-gs.html

The 9800m-GS seems to be the equivelant of a 9600 GT for the desktop. Which means this thing should be able to handle games like Crysis in almost full settings.

 

Sounds good. Any hints of the price? This appears to be comparable (though slightly inferior) to the Clevo M860TU so it should be a bit cheaper than the latter.

 

Those are ridiculously small dimensions and weight for having a 9800 in it, awesome notebook.

 

There's no word on price at the moment, but I would expect this notebook to compete with the ASUS G50V, which ranges in price from $1,000 to $1,700. Maybe $1,400?

 

Amazon has a GT627 for preorder, and 1400 for the higher end model is right on the money.

 

Any idea what CPU would come with it?

 

I'll wait to see the real tested weight....

 

The $1400 Amazon model comes with a P8600. I would guess that you can upgrade that to any of the newer Montevina CPUs if you buy it at a store that allows for more customization.

 

Sure hope there's no overheating issue with this. Does has some kick a** looks .

 

Well it'd have been nice to have a chassis change over the GX620, but it certainly is a nice notebook and I'll be looking forward to some reviews & benchmarks

 

This might help posted today first live video of the notebook

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Heat exhaust on the right hand side and hard drive under the left palm-rest. Thats a big messup in my opinion. Great laptop for left-handers though *_*

 

Is great to see more and more 15.4 inchers with these kind of specs at a somewhat affordable price point

 

I like design but why only 15'' ?

 

Hey, thats actually pretty good....this notebook is the lightest 15" gaming notebook ever its hard to beat that.

 

It hits a good price-performance-size spot??