Micro-Star International (MSI) has announced the new 17.3-inch FX700 and FR700 notebooks featuring Intel's Core i5 processor and MSI's exclusive TDE Turbo technology.
The FX700 is equipped with a discrete graphics card along with MSI's GPU boost technologies to enhance performance. The model also adopts Creative's THX high-end cinema-class wrap around sound technology to boost the audio experience.
The MSI FX700 and FR700 also feature MSI's Cinema Pro technology, with which users can simply click a hotkey to instantly switch to film mode for higher resolution and richer colors.
| MSI FX700 and FR700 notebook specifications | ||
| Model | FX700 | FR700 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 Processor | Intel Core i5 Processor |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium | Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Memory | DDR3 1066MHz up to 8GB | DDR3 1066MHz up to 8GB |
| Display | 17.3-inch HD+ LED backlight (16:9) | 17.3-inch HD+ LED backlight (16:9) |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GT 425M -1GB | Intel integrated HD graphics |
| Hard Disk Drive | 320/500/640GB | 320/500/640GB |
Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, October 2010
MSI new 17-inch notebook
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