Laptops Arena

Here comes another luxury mobile device, a notebook coming from MSI called PR200 Crystal Collection.


With a 12-inch Amazing Crystal Vision display and a resolution of 1280×800 resolution, the ultraportable device weights 3.9 pounds and has a pearl-white chassis with 120 encrusted crystals in the shape of a ring on its lid.



The PR200 Crystal Collection combines three styles - simple, sophisticated and elegant – and is running on an Intel Santa Rosa mobile platform and on Windows Vista Home Premium OS, mixing the Intel GM965 chipset with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor for the best performance.

In addition, it features a Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 integrated GPU and supports 3 GB RAM memory, having already HDD storage of 250GB and a utile DVD burner.

Who will own such a stylish accessory with him/her will have what to be proud of because it offers the latest communication technologies as well, such as a wireless module of 802.11n draft standard, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a 56K modem, and an optional Bluetooth receiver.

Not at last, it comes with a 1.3 MP built-in webcam to let your friends see how good you are feeling with your new acquisition, a HDMI output, VGA port, 3 USB ports, the ExpressCard slot, and a 4-in-1 media card reader.
As an option you can add a TV tuner too.

We are looking forward to find out information about the prices and availability.

The MSI GX600, Santa Rosa-based notebook announced by MSI in July is finally available worldwide.



It has a new unique feature, a Turbo button which can be used to overclock the 2GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 processor, by simply pressing it, boosting up the speed from 800MHz FSB to 920-960MHz.
While the advanced users need to use BIOS settings to overclock the CPU, the Turbo button, with the use of the Turbo Drive Engine technology will be an alternative for every user.



Being specially designed for gaming, the GX600 has an Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics accelerator with support for DirectX 10, Pixel Shader 4, and 512MB DDR2 dedicated memory.

The screen has a size of 15.4 inch, with Amazing Crystal Vision display, and a resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels.
The sound card is a SoundBlaster compatible.



MSI GX600’s memory is of 2GB DDR2, and it has a HDD capacity of 250GB.
In addition there is a DVD Super Multi optical drive, a 56K modem, a Gigabit Ethernet, a built-in 802.11a/g/n WLAN Card, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 a 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MSpro), no Finger Print reader, but a 1.3MP webcam incorporated.
The battery included is a 6-cell capacity.
The operating system is Windows Vista Home Premium.

MSI has recently announced its new 12" widescreen S262 YA laptop in exciting new colors, Aegean Sea Blue, Fresh Grass Green and Marguerite Rose Pink.

The S262 YA is powered by IntelR Core 2 Duo Processor, wireless functionality, 3-in-1 card reader, IEEE1394 connecting interface, Bluetooth and a Multi-DVD burner.

"With the S262 YA, MSI is offering a notebook that will allow users to articulate their own individualism," said Eric Kuo, the Notebook Manager of MSI, "However not just distinct in design, it also packs in great functionality, from wireless connectivity to DVD burning."

No word about availability and pricing.

Micro-Star Int’l has released the MSI M673 15.4-inch widescreen laptop series which is similar to the jewelled M677 laptop in design and hardware.

MSI M673 comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium featuring the graphical Aero Interface. The M673 also feature an AMD Turion 64 x2 dual-core processor, nVidia GeForce 6100 chipset, two SO-DIMM Sockets for expansion up to 2 GB DDR2, NVidia Geforce Go 7400 256MB Turbo Cache graphics, Bluetooth sport, and IEEE802.11 b+g.

MSI M673 is avaialble in Europe for 880 to 1,250 Euros (1,156 – 1,640 US dollars), depending on hardware configuration.

Currently there is no information on its availability in the United States.

More features :

* Processor: AMD Mobile Processor Turion64x2 TL-50, 52, 56, 60 or AMD Mobile Sempron 3200+, 3400+, 3500+
* Chipset: nVidia GeForce 6100 (C51MV)+ nVidia MCP51M
* RAM: Two SO-DIMM Sockets for expansion up to 2 GB DDR2
* LCD Display: 15.4" WXGA(1280 X 800)
* Video Graphics: NVidia Geforce Go 7400 256MB Turbo Cache
* Audio: Realtek ALC883, Azalia and SoundBlaster compatible
* HDD: Supports 2.5" 9.5mm SATA HDD 60GB/80GB/100GB/120GB
* Webcam: 1.3M Mega pixel CMOS (Optional)
* Optical Drive: DVD-Combo/DVD-Supermulti
* Communication Ports: Built-in 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet LAN, Modem Module, IEEE802.11 b+g
Bluetooth Supported
* PC Cards Slots: PCMCIA 2.1 Compliant TypeII X 1, PCI Express x 1
* Card Reader: 6-in-1 Card Reader, SD/MMC/XD/SM/MS/MS Pro
* AC Adaptor: 19V DC, 90W / Input: 100~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
* Battery Pack & Life: Li-Ion 6/9 cells
* Dimension: 358(L) X 259(D) X 27-33(H)mm
* Weight: 2.6KG (with 9 cell battery)

MSI Announced Luxurious Crystal Laptop - Crystal M677

After the Crystal M677 laptop, MSI launched a new line of laptops in cooperation with Swarovski, world's famous crystal maker, named "Crystal Collection".

"Crystal Collection" laptops, powered by an AMD Turion 64 X2 processor, features a 15.4-inch or 13.3-inch widescreen, up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, 5400rpm hard drive and a DVD burner and they have Swarovski crystals inside too, on the top and around the touchpad.

MSI claims that the crystals aren't sharp to cause broken nails, but still some caution is advised.

No word about pricing and availability.

Via MSI.