MSI Megabook 00163A1-SKU20 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T7500 39.1 cm (15.4") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Black

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  • Product family : Megabook
  • Product name : 00163A1-SKU20
  • Product code : 00163A1-SKU20
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  • Long product name MSI Megabook 00163A1-SKU20 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T7500 39.1 cm (15.4") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Black :

    MegaBook GX600-7535VHP - Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2 GHz), 3072MB DDR2, 250GB SATA HDD, 15.4" WXGA TFT, 1280 x 800, 1.3MP, VGA, HDMI, 4x USB 2.0, TV Out, RJ-11, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g/n, Windows Vista Home Premium, 2.6kg, black

  • MSI Megabook 00163A1-SKU20 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T7500 39.1 cm (15.4") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Black :

    MSI GX600 is the premiere Turbobook in the world with MSI's exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology. While the GX600 is in CPU Turbo Mode, just press the silver turbo button above the keyboard and you can simultaneously increase the speed of you CPU and the system up by 20%. Your computer can run smoothly to the very best of its abilities. Your computer can run smoothly to the very best of its abilities. In battery mode, pressing the silver turbo button above the keyboard can switch to Power-Saving Mode, thus extending the battery operating time for an additional 15%, so running on your battery power is no longer a compunctious experience.

    Gx600's racer-class 3D speaker aperture was designed with the sport car's concept of the air intake system for a special visual variation, and by applying the metal's reflections as well as micro processing, the speakers are presented with an aerodynamic styling. Adding it with the sliver Turbo button, the simplistic design only amplified the superiority of the GX600.

    Gx600's eye-catching flame-like graphic design gives it a high degree of absolute presence which can be hardly ignored. While it is simplistic, it demands your attention, hence the uniqueness and class of the GX600. In addition, keeping the gamers' playing habits in mind, GX600 especially added the colorful W, A, S, D buttons on the keyboard, so the player can find the direction controls in record time. Every second counts when it comes to transitions in games! Keep the edge in the fast paced world of intense gaming competition.

    Provided with the enormous 15.4" LCD monitor for your viewing pleasure, achieve the ultimate realism experience whether you are playing games or watching a DVD.

    Equipped with the best and latest NVIDIA Geforce 8600M GT 3D graphic card (Build-in 512 VRAM), exclusive MSI vivid image enhancement technology、High-definition multimedia can create the most astonishingly realistic audio and visual effects. With Digital/Analog 5.1 Channel headphone output and built-in SPDIF connection, the GX600 presents rich sound effects ideal for multimedia applications.

    Recognized and approved by the highest standards of Dolby®, the GX600 guarantees

    to enable the enthusiasts to experience the thrill and excitement of movies, music, games, and TV in stunning surround sound.

    Moreover, The GX600 features the latest Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, which uses Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Intel PM965 Express Chipset, to deliver truly outstanding dual-core performance computing power, great battery life, and expanded wireless connectivity. So, GX600 can provide the freedom and flexibility to enjoy the game on the go.

    Other accessories also include: 1.3 mega pixels web cam for better internet chatting, DTV receiver (optional) so you can watch television shows on demand. All these to help you with a total relaxed environment so you can regroup again for the challenges ahead. Furthermore, wireless functions for easy internet connections anywhere and anytime.

    MSI'S Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology(TDE)
    The GX600 features MSI’s exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology, like, can have many other options of functions for different situations and purposes.

    CPU Turbo Mode
    While the GX600 is in AC mode,just by pressing down on the silver plated Turbo button above the keyboard,you can simultaneously increase the speed of you CPU by 20%,also the computer may run smoother and to the best of its abilities.

    Power-Saving Mode
    While the GX600 is on battery mode,by pressing the silver Turbo button can bring you into Power-Saving Mode. It can extend the battery running time by 15%,so running on batteries don't have to be a compunctious experience.

    Eye-Catching Flame-Like Graphic Design
    GX600's eye-catching flame-like graphic design gives it a high degree of absolute presence which can be hardly ignored. While it is simplistic, it demands your attention, hence the uniqueness and class of the GX600. It will forever change the stereotyped perceptions of notebook.

    And it doesn't stop there. The bright flame-like design is also extends to the touch pad area. Accessorized with a long streak of fire so the GX600 is even more unique, more stylized in every little detail.

    Colorful W, A, S, D Buttons on the Keyboard
    In addition, keeping the gamers’ playing habits in mind, GX600 especially added the colorful W、A、S、D buttons on the keyboard, so the player can find the direction controls in record time. Every second counts when it comes to transitions in games! Keep the edge in the fast paced world of intense gaming competition.

    Racer-Class Metal and Micro Processed 3D Speaker Aperture
    Applying the unique design of the intake system on a sport car for a special visual effect,also using the metal reflection and the micro processing so the GX600’s 3D speaker aperture can be aerodynamic. along with the silver turbo button,the simplistic design only amplified the superiority of the GX600.

    Not only the outlook has many attractive features,the speaker is outstanding as well for a rich audio experience.

    Effective Performance
    The GX600 features the latest Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, which uses Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Intel PM 965 Express Chipset, to deliver innovative mobile solutions with exceptional dual-core performance, great battery life, and expanded wireless connectivity. So, GX600 can provide the freedom and flexibility to enjoy the game on the go.

    Ultra Lightweight and Slim Design
    15.4" LCD display provides a grand viewing experience for the ultimate viewing pleasure. With the high resolution and the perfect length and width ration of 16:10 for the screen, in addition also being capable of displaying DVD caliber images for your gaming and viewing pleasures. Enjoy the thrill of feeling like being right there in the midst of the action. In the other hand, featuring slim appearance, along with a weight of at most 2.6kg (including battery), GX600 is much more portable than other 15" notebooks in the market. With the ultra mobile GX600 there is no reason to be bored on your next business trip.

    The Newest High-End 3D Graphics Display
    The newest NVIDIA Geforce 8600M GT 3D graphic card (Build-in 512 MB VRAM)delivers remarkable performance and an unsurpassed feature set for accelerating spectacular gaming。For a more fluid, more detailed, more realistic 3D high-definition while playing the game or watch movie. Never a moment of delay to occur, feel the excitement!

    Exclusive MSI VIVID Image Enhancement Technology
    MSI's exclusive VIVID LCD technology is able to display signals for a better richness in colors, The colors from the monitors of the GX600 has an intense sense of levels, and you can even detect in the presence of the finest details. Whether you are playing a computer game, editing images, or watching movies, the images are presented as 3-dimensional as it possibly gets.

    High-Definition Multimedia Interface
    HDMI not only enables 5Gbps data transfers, but also eliminates the need for signal conversions, ensuring the best quality video. With impeccable video quality, the GX600 enables the computer generated images to be more lifelike and clear ,incredibly suitable for the latest gaming consoles and online games.

    Digital/Analog 5.1 Channel Headphone Output
    3D 360º surround sound gives you the sensation of being enveloped in audio as you listen to music. Whether you use the front-mounted speakers or support a 5.1 channel SPDIF audio output, the GX600 presents rich sound effects ideal for multimedia applications.

    Recognized and approved by the highest standards of Dolby, the GX600 guarantees to enable the enthusiasts to experience the thrill and excitement of movies, music, games, and TV in stunning surround sound.

    Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixel Webcam
    You can create amazing videos, shoot still photos or add live videos your instant messages while you chat.

    Independent Numeric Keypad
    The GX600 has an independent numeric keypad to the right of the keyboard. Using this keypad is intuitive and requires no extra learning process on the part of the user.

    Create a High-Quality, All-Around, Wireless Living Space
    802.11 N wireless networking standards and will get you on the Internet wirelessly anytime. Because of Bluetooth wireless transmission capability, you can also create a high quality digital living space all around.

  • Short summary description MSI Megabook 00163A1-SKU20 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T7500 39.1 cm (15.4") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Black :

    MSI Megabook 00163A1-SKU20, Intel® Core™2 Duo, 2.2 GHz, 39.1 cm (15.4"), 1280 x 800 pixels, 3 GB, 250 GB

  • Long summary description MSI Megabook 00163A1-SKU20 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T7500 39.1 cm (15.4") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Black :

    MSI Megabook 00163A1-SKU20. Processor family: Intel® Core™2 Duo, Processor model: T7500, Processor frequency: 2.2 GHz. Display diagonal: 39.1 cm (15.4"), Display resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels. Internal memory: 3 GB, Internal memory type: DDR2-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 250 GB, Optical drive type: DVD Super Multi. Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT. Operating system installed: Windows Vista Home Premium. Product colour: Black. Weight: 2.6 kg

Specs
Design
Product colour Black
Display
Display diagonal 39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model T7500
Processor cores 2
Processor threads 2
Processor frequency 2.2 GHz
Processor cache 4 MB
Processor cache type L2
Processor socket Socket 478
Processor front side bus 800 MHz
Processor lithography 65 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codename Merom
Bus type FSB
FSB Parity
Stepping E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors 291 M
Processing Die size 143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 11
ECC supported by processor
Memory
Internal memory 3 GB
Internal memory type DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size) 1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory 4 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity 250 GB
HDD interface SATA
Optical drive type DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards MMC, MS Pro, SD
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
Discrete graphics card memory 0.512 GB
On-board graphics card
Discrete graphics card
On-board graphics card model Not available
Audio
Number of built-in speakers 2
Camera
Front camera resolution (numeric) 1.3 MP
Network
Networking features Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth
Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 4
eSATA ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
DVI port
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports 1
Headphone outputs 1
S/PDIF out port
Microphone in
Docking connector
Charging port type DC-in jack
ExpressCard slot
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity 1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type Type II
SmartCard slot
Modem (RJ-11) ports 1

Ports & interfaces
TV-out
TV-out type S-Video
Performance
Motherboard chipset Intel® PM965 Express
Keyboard
Pointing device Touchpad
Numeric keypad
Keyboard number of keys 103
Software
Operating system installed Windows Vista Home Premium
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Intel® Insider™
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel Demand Based Switching
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Intel 64
Execute Disable Bit
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Processor package size 35 x 35 mm
Embedded options available
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Intel FDI Technology
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Intel Fast Memory Access
Processor ARK ID 29761
Conflict-Free processor
Power
AC adapter power 90 W
AC adapter input voltage 100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage 19 V
Weight & dimensions
Width 358 mm
Depth 259 mm
Height (front) 2.7 cm
Height (rear) 3.29 cm
Weight 2.6 kg
Other features
Wireless technology Wi-Fi
AC adapter included
Infrared data port
Type PC
Compliance industry standards IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
TV-in port
Internal modem
Modem speed 56 Kbit/s
Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-17 18:38:19
Average rating:74
Uk has collected 26 expert reviews for MSI Megabook 00163A1-SKU20 laptop 39.1 cm (15.4") Intel® Core™2 Duo T7500 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Black and the average expert rating is 74 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
hardwareheaven.com
Updated:
2011-08-17 18:37:03
Average rating:0
MSI have long been known for their motherboards and graphics cards but more recently we have seen them come up with some unique features which set them apart from other manufacturers. Their Stirling engine based Northbridge heatsink (fan t...
  • There are a large number of performance laptops on the market at the moment so it takes something very special to impress us, and this is one such occasion. From the moment we received the laptop it was hard not to be impressed. The system and extras...
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-08-17 18:37:06
Average rating:70
MSI entered the gaming laptop market in 2007 and the GX600 (£965 inc. VAT) is the first refresh of the line. The casing has a gloss black finish and comes with tribal decals on the lid and palm rests. There is also an embossed MSI logo, which looks as...
  • Turbo button function, Portable, Sturdy build, Strong performance...
  • No head-turning features...
  • MSI entered the gaming laptop market in 2007 and the GX600 (£965 inc. VAT) is the first refresh of the line. The casing has a gloss black finish and comes with tribal decals on the lid and palm rests. There is also an embossed MSI logo, which looks as...
custompc.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-17 18:37:17
Average rating:67
A portable gaming laptop with a 15.4in, high-resolution widescreen display and overclockable CPU for less than a grand sounds awesome. However, a gaming laptop needs quality in other areas too. The keyboard needs to be responsive, comfortable to use du...
  • A portable gaming laptop with a 15.4in, high-resolution widescreen display and overclockable CPU for less than a grand sounds awesome. However, a gaming laptop needs quality in other areas too. The keyboard needs to be responsive, comfortable to use du...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-17 18:38:15
Average rating:60
A souped-up hatchback in laptop form. Strictly for people who call each other blood. While many laptops could be described as stylish, the GX600 takes a brasher approach. This machine is determined not only to deliver performance, but to make sur...
hardwareheaven.com
Updated:
2011-11-13 05:03:06
Average rating:0
Danny has taken a look at a new Macbook Pro and spent some time with it over the last week. He has installed Windows XP Professional and given it a going over with some game titles as well as giving his views on the machine.
  • There are a large number of performance laptops on the market at the moment so it takes something very special to impress us, and this is one such occasion. From the moment we received the laptop it was hard not to be impressed. The system and extras...
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2013-08-04 11:00:06
Average rating:90
MSIs TurboBook GX600 notebook injects a touch of nitro into the notebook performance. This piano-black offering includes all the usual perks, plus it offers a few extras, such as a HDMI and e-SATA port and last but not least, a turbo button. The GX600...
  • Turbo mode, e-SATA, HDMI...
  • No draft-n Wi-Fi, easily smears with fingerprints The Final Word Until now MSIs notebook range had not really impressed us, but the GX600 is a fairly good performer with the added potential of the turbo mode. The inclusion of e-SATA and HDMI ports sho...
  • Until now MSIs notebook range had not really impressed us, but the GX600 is a fairly good performer with the added potential of the turbo mode. The inclusion of e-SATA and HDMI ports show that MSI has its finger on the pulse, which will help keep this...
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2011-08-17 18:36:58
Average rating:80
MSI Megabook GX600Alike the bigger MSI Megabook GX 700, which is equipped with T7500 CPU, also the Megabook GX 600, which is equipped with up-to-date hardware, e.g., a T9300 Penryn CPU, is indeed a good 15.4 notebook with some minor flaws. Calculation...
  • Elegant design, HDMI and eSATA port, Builtin web cam, Matte display, Turbo Mode for increasing the performance of the CPU, Low heating of the case, Interesting price/performance ratio...
  • Sensitive surfaces, Keyboard partly clatters, Moderate illumination of the display, Partly high noise emissions, Low battery runtime...
  • MSI Megabook GX600Alike the bigger MSI Megabook GX 700, which is equipped with T7500 CPU, also the Megabook GX 600, which is equipped with up-to-date hardware, e.g, a T9300 Penryn CPU, is indeed a good 15.4 notebook with some minor flaws.Calculation inte...
fudzilla.com
Updated:
2011-08-17 18:37:22
Average rating:0
MSI GX600 reviewed We had a chance to see the GX600, the world’s first overclocking notebook, in action and after a few weeks playing with it we are ready to share our experience with you. The notebook is one of a kind, but we are sure that many wil...
  • You get more than decent performance from this model and if 2.0GHz is not enough, you simply press the turbo button and end up with 2.4GHz. This is really a nice touch and makes this product stand out among the dozens of other similar models.Vista loo...
computershopper.com
Updated:
2011-08-17 18:37:31
Average rating:73
Few fraggers can actually afford todays drool-worthy, upper-echelon mobile gaming rigs, such as the Alienware Area-51 m9750 and the Dell XPS M1730. Even some of the more cost-effective offerings weve tested, including the Vigor Artorius...
  • Slick-looking case; excellent screen; includes dedicated keypad, HDMI output; easy overclocking with Turbo button; productivity, multimedia performance improved in Turbo mode; decent gaming performance for the price...
  • Small keys take getting used to; no Bluetooth; overclocking does not enhance gaming performance; short battery life; not configurable; user upgrading voids one-year warranty; limited phone support...
  • The slick-looking MSI GX600 TurboBook offers respectable gaming performance and easy overclocking for an affordable price, but its mediocre battery life will keep you tethered to your wall socket...
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