MSI CR700 Laptop 17-inch ‘Classic-Series’ Laptop Offers NVIDIA GeForce 8200M Graphics

MSI has announced its latest ‘Classic-Series’ MSI CR700 laptop that has17.3-inch WXGA Widescreen LCD TFT glossy display powered by integrated NVIDIA GeForce 8200M graphics chipset with shared video memory.

This thin laptop has completely revolutionized the idea of a portable computer; its sleek yet simplistic lines fit seamlessly into its polished exterior, raising the bar for thin-notebook design a step higher.

MSI has designed a new keyboard with this particular laptop in mind, with each key molded to ergonomically fit your fingertips; not only thin, but has been proved to relieve strain on the user. MSI EDS (Ergonomic De-Stress) Keyboard has a surface areas that is 51% larger, so the face of each individual key wider for your typing convenience; it encourages natural finger and wrist movement to reduce strain and allow you to work for hours without discomfort.

The MSI CR700 weighs just 3.0 kg with battery pack yet delivers long run times and it produces very little noise and heat during its operation so it doesn’t heat up after extended use and external appearance makes clever use of sensual urban curves and a special glossy finish. The perfect proportions enhance its minimalist style while the personalized color bezel gives the laptop a sense of depth.

The new MSI CR700 is powered by 1.3 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2MB L2 cache @ 800 MHz FSB and comes with 3-GB DDR2 SDRAM (maximum 4-GB), 500-GB 5400 rpm single SATA hard disk drive and 8X DVD Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

The MSI CR700 laptop is equipped with 17.3-inch WXGA Widescreen LCD TFT glossy display powered by integrated NVIDIA GeForce 8200M Graphics chipset with 512 MB shared video memory, providing support for millions of colors, brilliant detail and breathtakingly vivid effects offering upto 1600 x 900 pixels screen resolution in 24-bit 16.7 million colors.

The MSI CR700 is embedded with LED power-saving backlight technology to provide better color fullness and brightness, elevating the total quality of imagery. Furthermore, the lower usage of power can offer a longer operating time.

The MSI CR700 laptop PC comes with integrated 10/100/1000 Realtek RTL8100CL Ethernet LAN connection, and standard 56kbps V.92 fax/modem card for connectivity. The laptop also features standard internal Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless connection allowing upto 3 times faster data transfer speed.

The laptop is equipped with 802.11 b/g/ Wi-Fi wireless local area networking so users can live a truly mobile life with the convenience of wireless Internet access. Wireless Bluetooth is also supported so there’s no more fiddling with cables for mobile phones, headphones or PDA devices!

Weighing 3.0 Kgs with 6-cell battery pack, the MSI CR700 laptop PC comes with integrated high quality Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers (1.5W each) offering Realtek ALC 660 24-bit AUDIO CONTOLLER with built-in AC 97 stero Sound with 3D Sound effect. Theater Class 4 Speakers Qualified by Latest Dolby Surround.

In addition, the CR700 also offers 3 USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin ports, ExpressCard 54mm, S-Video TV-out port, built-in microphone and IEEE 1394 (FireWire) integrated port.

The MSI CR700 supports the next generation E-SATA port with a transfer speed of 3GB/s and with it, greater efficiency.  E-SATA delivers enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. It allows easy sharing and transfer of entertainment content and digital media on external devices.

It also features integrated Fingerprint reader, integrated 5-in-1 Media Card Reader supporting Multimedia Card (MMC), Memory stick (MS), Secure Digital Card, and MS-PRO media cards and integrated 1.3 megapixel resolution Webcam along with integrated microphone for easy video chat.

The integrated HDMI digital multimedia port delivers 5 GB of video bandwidth at full HD 1080p resolution for more realistic video. The optional Blu-Ray drive means users can view Blu-Ray discs with a capacity of up to 50GB used for high-definition HD 1080p content and multi-channel surround sound. The Blu-Ray drive also supports DVD Super Multi, DVD and VCD formats.

The comprehensive entertainment interface on the MSI CR700 laptop includes a card reader (SD/MMC support) so digital data can be easily transferred to the notebook computer. For common digital applications such as digital cameras, digital camcorders and MP3 players, they can be connected to the laptop via the USB 2.0 ports. The external multimedia DVD combo drive (optional) can not only play DVD videos but also backup critical data at any time.

The MSI CR700 laptop uses the latest Lithium-polymer with the Intel CULV ultra-low voltage processor platform to deliver reasonable battery endurance. A standard 6-cell battery can deliver up to 4 hours of use.

In addition, MSI’s proprietary ECO Engine offers 5 power management scenarios that automatically adjust the screen brightness, screen power, hibernation mode, system settings and processor performance for Word Processing, Gaming, Cinema, Presentations and Turbo Battery modes. This increase the flexibility of battery use.

I/O Ports:

• ExpressCard/54 slot
• 3x USB v2.0 ports
• 1 eSATA/USB Combo Port
• IEEE 1394 Port
• RJ-11 – Modem
• RJ-45 – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base
• 15 pin HD D-Sub VGA Port
• Line-in/microphone – mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
• 5-in-1 Media Card Reader
• HDMI Digital Out Port

The MSI CR700 comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with one year warranty.