Press Release
MSI, Micro-Star International, announces the world's first Turbobook: MSI GX600. This 15.4" special designed gaming notebook that comes with the latest Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology. With many years of experience building highly overclockable mainboards and graphic card MSI is the first to use this technology on notebooks. MSI managed to overcome the thermal and power consumption issues with overclocking notebooks. MSI's exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology (TDE) enables increasing CPU speed up to 20% just by pressing the silver turbo button.The MSI GX600 is equipped with the newest features such as racer class 3D speaker, colourful W/A/S/D buttons ideal for gamers, digital/analogue 5.1 Channel Headphone Output, MSI VIVID technology, HDMI connector, numeric keypad, built-in 1.3 Mega Pixel webcam and the latest wireless N-standard. The MSI GX600 Extreme edition is designed with the eye-catching flame-like graphic design.
Specifications MSI GX600: SRP £999inc
• Intel® T7250 Core™2 Duo processor (2.0GHz, overclocks to 2.4GHz)
• Windows Vista™ Home Premium
• 15.4" WSXGA (Non-Glare Matt) Display (1440x900)
• Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
• 2GB DDRII memory, upgradeable to 4GB
• nVidia Geforce 8600M GT, 512MB dedicated memory
• 160Gb SATA Hard-Disk
• DVD Dual/Super Multi, Dual Layer
• Elite Gaming Buttons on the Keyboard for Gamers
• Integrated 1.3mega Pixel Webcam
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output (can be converted to DVI, converter supplied)
• Gbit LAN + Intel Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
• Integrated Bluetooth Module
• Dolby Theatre Class 5.1 Channel Surround Sound (Recognized and approved by the highest standards of Dolby®)
• 4-in-1 card reader SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO
• E-Sata (External Sata)
• MSI GX600 Extreme Edition with special Gaming Backpack/Mouse and Headset
• MSI GX600 Extreme Edition with special graphic design on the A-cover
MSI's Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology (TDE)
The MSI GX600 is equipped with MSI's exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology (TDE). This technology can be used to increase the speed of the CPU up to 20% simply by pressing the silver Turbo button on the keyboard when the GX600 is in AC mode. The notebook operates faster and saves the user time.
Graphic performance
The MSI GX600 is equipped with the latest nVidia Geforce 8600 GT graphic card with 512MB dedicated memory. This graphic card with DirectX10 support makes the MSI GX600 a great gaming notebook.
Intel technology
The latest Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology uses Intel® Core™2 Duo processor and Intel® PM965E/PM965G Express Chipset, to deliver outstanding dual-core performance, great battery life and expanded wireless connectivity.
Racer class 3D speaker
The Racer class 3D speaker is an aerodynamic styled speaker, designed by the sport car's concept of the air intake system for special visual variation. Not only the design is attractive, also the quality will provide an optimal audio experience.
Digital/Analogue 5.1 Channel Headphone Output
Experience the thrill and excitement of movies, music, games and TV with the 3D 360º surround sound. It is possible to use the front-mounted speakers or support a 5.1 channel SPDIF audio output. Recognized and approved by the highest standards of Dolby®.
Colourful W/A/S/D buttons and numeric keypad
MSI specially added the colourful W/A/S/D buttons on the keyboard for true gamers. Enabling gamers to find the direction controls in record time as every second counts when it comes to transitions in games! To complete the keyboard for gaming uses there is an independent numeric keypad on the keyboard.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI not only enables 5Gbps data transfers, but also eliminates the need for signal conversions, ensuring the best quality video and audio. HDMI allows you to enjoy your favourite movie titles, TV programs and games in high-definition.
MSI Exclusive Vivid Video Technology
The MSI exclusive "Vivid" enhancing technology and latest nVidia Geforce 8600M GT 3D graphic card (Build-in 512 VRAM) will bring the easiest way to optimize graphics quality, sharpen characteristics edge and enhance contrast when playing games, working with pictures or documents.
Built-in 1.3 mega Pixel Webcam
With the built-in 1.3 mega pixel webcam users can create amazing videos, shoot still photos or add live video's while chatting.