Modem 56K 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Built-in 802.11b/g/n WLAN Card Bluetooth Yes Card Reader 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro) Webcam 2.0 MP Webcam USB 2.0 Port x 2 ESATA/USB Combo X 1 IEEE 1394 1 Graphics Card Output (15-pin, D-Sub) X 1, HDMI X 1 Mic-in X 1, Line-in x 1, Headphone X 1 PCI Express Card X 1 AC Power Adaptor Output: 19V DC, 90W Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal Battery Pack Li-ion 9 cells
May 20th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Modem 56K 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Built-in 802.11b/g/n WLAN Card Bluetooth Yes Card Reader 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro) Webcam 2.0 MP Webcam USB 2.0 Port x 2 ESATA/USB Combo X 1 IEEE 1394 1 Graphics Card Output (15-pin, D-Sub) X 1, HDMI X 1 Mic-in X 1, Line-in x 1, Headphone X 1 PCI Express Card X 1 AC Power Adaptor Output: 19V DC, 90W Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal Battery Pack Li-ion 9 cells
May 20th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
By Charles
2009-03-15
I was waiting for so long for this laptop and Amazon has been delaying the release so I decided to get it from NewEgg.com for 1299. Looks like it paid off since Amazon bumped up the price.
The laptop is well built, I like the aluminum parts. I do not care for the red accents, would rather have it in dark grey or black. The blue LEDs and the red trims don’t really mix well for my taste.
I’ve tried Prince of Persia 2008, Tomb Raider: Underworld, in full resolution, V-sync, high settings. Very playable, very nice. The laptop gets hot (while gaming) on the right side but it’s nothing too bad. The fan is not loud.
The display is just gorgeous. Clear, sharp, vivid, decent viewing angles. I was at first sceptical becasue when you run the initial MSI install, it looks washed out but that is only until you get into Windows.
My biggest grief is the keyboard. It has too little support, is very floppy. I feel like the metal base sometimes gets caught by the magnets that hold the lid and then it jumps back, causing a weird sensation. The layout is unusual for me, the Ctrl/Fn keys are swapped and I still can’t get used to the position of Del/Home/End/PgUp/PgDn and such. I make way too many typos on this keyboard. It is mysteriously weird and awkward. I think, when the warranty is over, I will take it apart and fix it.
The second bad thing is the speakers. Way too weak, with no bass, distorted, sometimes even the grill resonates on some frequencies. The headphones output however is awesome. There is no cracking, no noise, it is totally clear. I am very impressed with it.
In a nutshell:
The good:
- good build
- good specs
- good size, not too heavy
- good gaming performance (almost 9000 3DMark06s)
- Windows score is 5.3 (Processor 5.3, RAM 5.9, Aero 5.9, 3D 5.8, Disk 5.7)
- beautiful display, no dead pixels, very vivid
- audio output (headphones) is crystal clear with absolutely no noise at all
- line-in for recording
- battery life 2:30 after 2hr DVD movie (30 mins left)
The bad:
- keyboard (flex, Fn/Ctrl swap, lots of typos, touchpad gets in the way)
- speakers (weak, no bass, grill resonates)
- the BRay drive sometimes refuses to close (must be some mechanical issue) and sometimes (rarely, if the door was not closed well) opens spontaneously (looks like if I press on the chasis or move the LCD)
- I would welcome a USB port or two on the rear side
- Win 32, can’t utilize all 4GBs
All in all, this is the best gaming laptop for the money, I like and recommend it, if only those few bad things weren’t there !
May 20th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
By Helen
2009-03-06
I ordered the gt627 because I wanted a good, cheap laptop for playing games and Blu-Ray watching. Not only is this laptop awesomely priced, but the specs are fantastic for the price.
Good:
-9 cell battery for long battery life.
-Nvidia 9800m gs with a 1 gig (yes, a gig!) of memory.
-Dolby Logic Home Theater certified.
-Centrino 2 processor
-Blu-Ray drive
-A bag! When’s the last time a computer manufacturer gave you a bag with a laptop?
Bad:
-Blu-Ray/DVD drive is a old fashioned pop out drive. Come on, MSI get with the times and but a slot loading drive in there!
-You’ll need to plug in the AC adapter to play most games. The CPU is underclocked when it runs on the battery, so games will run slowly without the AC power plugged in. Blu-Rays also need the AC power plugged in to run them properly.
-Screen resolution is 1680×1050, which is slightly under Blu-Ray resolution (1920×1080).
I recommend getting a Logitech lazer mouse with this.
But…but…but…will it run Crysis? Yes, at 720p with all the settings on high.
May 20th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
By Mark
2009-03-04
So far so good. I’m a little skeptical of this product due to the price. But don’t be fooled this thing is a Power House laptop. I received the laptop from Amazon.com in perfect condition and standard shipping was fast enough. The turbo option on this laptop is a very nice feature for installing software fast and playing high end games. I didn’t notice any overheating problems. The keyboard feels a bit springy and flimsy but performs well. Overall this is an incredible deal for gaming laptop. If your looking for a high end gaming machine at a ridiculous price THIS IS IT. Nice work MSI!
May 20th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
By Betty
2009-05-25
Pros:
1. Great notebook GPU
2. 1280×800 resolution keeps it fast, it’s enough for a 15.4″ screen anyway.
3. Light-weight compared to others of its class
4. Acceptable price-tag
5. Did I mention low-price?
6. Using Intel’s CBB, meaning power adapter and battery are widely available (which cuts down the cost and hassle to find one).
7. Carrying case is nice….
Cons:
1. Dubious quality (the all-famous keyboard)
2. 1280×800 resolution is so last year. But see Pros #2.
3. Comes with 32bit system.. with 4GB onboard…. no idea what they were thinking.
4. Brand recognition (MSI is actually a quite good Taiwanese brand, but still I’ve had to field too many “Who’s MSI?” questions when people see the notebook.
5. Having cold hands often? This notebook would warm you and your mouse up, infact, it’s hot! (Literally)
6. Color schemes and design of the notebook and bag are not to my liking, but that’s a YMMV problem really.
Keyboard and 32bit OS can be fixed all too easily, so right now it really leaves me very little to complain about. If you’re like me, looking for a passable mobile gaming rig with less than a budget, this is probably for you.
May 20th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
By Linda
2009-03-15
Yup, the MSI GT627-218US definitely has top-of-the-line display, memory, and video card. But, I immediately noticed a problem with the Disc drive (difficult to close) and the keyboard which is really flimsy. The keyboard kind-a “floats”, and feels very weak – not solid in feel.
From past experience with other non-brand name laptops (in which construction components fell apart after a few months), I was dissappointed that this machine doesn’t feel or appear more “solid” in construction. I will likely now purchase a Dell or HP, and compare which ones seem better constructed, then return the other machine.
May 20th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
By Mark
2009-06-17
I have been using this laptop for a few weeks now. It handles everything I throw at it perfectly. I may have a newer version of this, but I didn’t find the keyboard to be “springy” like some of the other reviewers did. The only complaint I have about the keyboard is the “function” key and “ctrl” key placement; the placement of the two keys are swapped, which makes it kind of awkward (especially I use the ctrl key a lot for games).
The speakers are pretty standard of what you find on laptops (perhaps a tad better); use headphones for better results.
This laptop is great for gaming. It handles TF2, HL2, CSS, L4D, COD4 on high settings all without a hiccup.
Under normal load, the laptop runs on a pretty steady low temperature. It gets slightly hot on the right side in games, but that’s expected; probably not a good idea to leave your battery plugged-in.
For the price, there really is no better deal