If you are looking for a computer that can serve as a portable gaming or multimedia workhorse, the GT780DXR-095US 17.3" Laptop Computer from MSI just might be it. This notebook features a 17.3" viewable screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and an aspect ratio of 16:9. The display provides 1080p true HD entertainment and the screen is also LED-backlit so as to remain energy efficient. Graphics are provided by a dedicated GeForce GTX 570M GPU that utilizes 1.5GB of GDDR5 memory. To power the entire system, this notebook relies upon the quad-core 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU. It can be overclocked up to a speed of 2.9GHz. When you do need that extra speed, the MSI Turbo Engine button on the notebook allows you to decide when the processor should perform faster.
The notebook is also loaded with a more than ample 12GB of DDR3 RAM so that you can quickly run and switch between multiple programs. In addition, you will have two SATA 500GB hard drives that spin at the fast disk speed of 7200rpm. Plus, these disk drives are configured together in a RAID 0 for even faster throughput and a total storage capacity of 1TB!
For multimedia fun, there are four Dynaudio integrated speakers as well as a CD/DVD burner. For chatting or conferencing over the Internet, a webcam and microphone are integrated into the computer. If you want to connect to the Internet, the notebook supports 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and has a Gigabit Ethernet port.
In terms of connecting external devices, this notebook features one eSATA port, two USB 3.0 ports, and three USB 2.0 ports. You can also wirelessly connect to Bluetooth devices. If you want to connect an external display, it includes HDMI and VGA ports. With the HDMI port, you can watch HD movies on a bigger screen. For transferring files from your camcorder or camera, there is a built-in card reader that supports a variety of memory card formats. To make working with this notebook intuitive and easy, the keyboard features a dedicated number pad, is backlit with customizable colors, and includes a touchpad. Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.
The keyboard responds to immediate keystrokes for fast accuracy and control. You can also press up to 10 keys or more. In turn, you can issues commands rapidly and respond during games with precision.
Whether you want to play games on the notebook in the dark or in a well-lit room, the keyboard allows for either as it is backlit. In addition, the Keyboard LED Manager (KLM) allows you to program the keyboard's backlight colors. You can choose from more than 1,000 color combinations and 5 different scenario modes.
- Display: The sizeable 17.3" LED backlit display features a 16:9 resolution and native support for 1080p Full HD video
- HDMI: The HDMI output port is capable of delivering 5Gbps of data to a compatible display or HDTV
- Cinema Pro: This technology improves video and audio quality when watching movies -- it creates heavy bass to help recreate a theatrical viewing experience
- Webcam: The HD webcam is capable of capturing 720p video at 30 frames per second as well as audio, making it great for webchats or web-conferencing