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MSI GX640-260US 15.4" Notebook Computer

BH #MSGX640260US • MFR #GX640-260US
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MSI GX640-260US 15.4" Notebook Computer
Key Features
  • 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-450M
  • 4GB (2x2GB) RAM
  • 500GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
  • SuperMulti DVD Burner
The GX640-260US 15.4" Notebook Computer from MSI is a 15.4" notebook computer with a wide 16:10 aspect ratio display. The computer features a stunning dark metallic design with red trim, and features contoured touch-style hotkeys to set it apart from the crowd. It is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and features dedicated ATI Radeon HD graphics, giving it enough power to play the latest and greatest computer games.
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MSI GX640-260US Overview

The GX640-260US 15.4" Notebook Computer from MSI is a 15.4" notebook computer with a wide 16:10 aspect ratio display. The computer features a stunning dark metallic design with red trim, and features contoured touch-style hotkeys to set it apart from the crowd. It is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and features dedicated ATI Radeon HD graphics, giving it enough power to play the latest and greatest computer games.

Gamers will also appreciate the system's keyboard, which features highlighted A, S, D, and W keys, allowing you to easily identify the four keys that double as movement controls in most first-person shooters. The 1680 x 1050 display is sure to wow you, delivering near-1080p resolution at a 16:10 aspect ratio. This is complemented by SRS Premium Sound, complete with high-quality built-in speakers and the ability to output audio to a true 7.1-channel surround sound system via S/PDIF.

The computer's Intel Core i5-450M processor is a dual-core CPU that runs at an impressive 2.4GHz. Thanks to the Intel Turbo Boost system, the chip can be overclocked to run at 2.66GHz for even more performance. The system is loaded with 4GB of RAM, a 500GB 7200rpm hard drive, and a SuperMulti DVD burner. It features numerous communications tools, including Bluetooth, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, and a 2MP webcam. Windows 7 Home Premium is the installed operating system.

The GX640 uses an advanced Intel Core i5 processor, and is the world's performance leader among gaming laptops, giving users the ultimate experience in speed
  • Turbo Boost intelligently accelerates performance when there is thermal headroom to match your workload for CPU or graphics
  • Hyper-Threading provides smart multi-tasking by enabling each processing core to run multiple tasks, or "threads," at the same time
  • Smart Cache enables dynamic and efficient allocation of cache to match the needs of each core for efficient data storage and manipulation
MSI ECO Engine Power Management System
The GX640 takes advantage of the ECO Engine power management system, allowing users to select from five different usage scenarios -- text processing, gaming, movie viewing, presentations, and Turbo Battery modes -- and instantly obtain optimized settings for screen brightness and sleep, automatic system sleep activation, and processor performance
Cinema Pro Technology
Cinema Pro Technology offers consumers the finest movie viewing experience. With a simple touch of the exclusive Cinema Pro button you can immediately switch to Movie Mode. The quality on screen will be more detailed and SRS Premium Sound will be activated to enhance the richness in sound and bass. Furthermore, the embedded high performance subwoofer design can create shocking effects
Lightweight Brushed-Metal Design
The notebook's housing combines aluminum alloy construction with brushed metal texturing, resulting in a computer that weighs only 6.3 pounds, lighter than many other 15.4" gaming notebooks on the market
Contoured Touch-Style Hotkeys
The GX640 uses all-new touch-sensitive hotkeys, with a housing sheathed in a glossy black finish, and no extraneous ornaments to clutter its sleek design
Highlighted W, A, S, D Keys Made for Gaming
Gamers can find the direction keys as quickly as possible when the action gets hot and heavy, giving them an edge when fractions of a second matter
ATI Radeon HD 5850 3D Graphics
By drawing on its ATI Radeon HD 5850 3D graphics card with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM, the GX640 gets unrivalled visual quality and intense performance. The GPU is the first to deliver full support for Microsoft DirectX 11, and these GPUs enable rich, realistic visuals and explosive HD gaming performance so you can dominate the competition
  • DirectX 11 GPU
    • Windows 7 acceleration for a fully realized user experience
    • Next generation gaming with excellent quality, scalability, and performance
    • GPU accelerated application support
  • Next Gen Architecture
    • Best performance in a notebook GPU
    • Uses revolutionary GDDR5 memory
  • HD Ready with a Multimedia Centric Design
    • Offers a true high-definition entertainment experience
    • Full support for HD video
HDMI Output
The GX640's HDMI output not only delivers super-fast 5GB per second data rates, but it also reduces cable clutter, while ensuring the best possible video quality. By taking advantage of HDMI, the GX640 can render game scenes with spectacular clarity and realism, making it a great choice for the next generation of both PC and online games
eSATA
With eSATA you can quickly and easily back up treasured photos, video, and other content to an external storage device
Integrated 2MP Webcam
With a 2.0M webcam built right into the GX640, you can enjoy video-enriched communications without worrying about cables and having to connect a separate device
Dedicated Numeric Keypad
The GX640 features a numeric keypad that provides a desktop-quality typing experience. For users often needing to key in numbers, the GX640's keyboard is a huge boon
Dual-Band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
With its dual-band 802.11n wireless LAN and Bluetooth networking interfaces, the GX640 provides a versatile way to connect to, browse, and retrieve data on both your own devices and the online universe

MSI GX640-260US Specs

Performance
Processor
Intel Core
Memory Type
DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Card
ATI Radeon HD 5850 with 1 GB GDDR5 VRAM
Display
Size
15.4"
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Native Resolution
1680 x 1050
Finish
Glossy
Drives
Optical Drive
Tray-Load SuperMulti DVD Burner
Input/Output Connectors
Ports
2 x USB 2.0
1 x eSATA
Display
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
Audio

Integrated Microphone
1 x
1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Microphone Input
Expansion Slots
1 x ExpressCard/54 Slot
Media Card Slots
SD
MMC
Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Communications
Network
10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45)
Modem
No
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
Webcam
Yes
2 MP Photo
General
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 
Security
Kensington Lock Slot
Keyboard
Keys: 103
Type: Full-Size
Features: Numeric Keypad, Chiclet Style
Pointing Device
TouchPad
Battery
9-Cell Lithium-Ion Providing up to 2.5 Hours per Charge  
Power Requirements
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD)
14.1 x 1.2 x 10.2" / 35.8 x 3.1 x 26.0 cm
Weight
6.3 lb / 2.86 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
11.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
16 x 13 x 7"

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