MSI Megabook (S420-ti), feedbacks anyone?

[clarkhkent]

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hello tech savvies, we are planning to buy a unit or two of this MSI megabook and i am just wondering if you could give us some end-user evaluations regarding this product or that of MSI's notebook/laptop in general. this is the first time i'd be using this brand and i have no idea how MSI notebook fares in the market in terms of performance, durability and aftersales.

would really appreciate feedbacks.

MSI S420-Ti

Intel Core2 Duo Mobile Technology
Intel Core2 Duo T5600 MEROM 1.83GHz 667MHz 2MB L2 Cache Processor
ATI RC410ME Chipset
ATI Mobility Radeon X200 Graphics 256MB Shared
MSI Wireless 802.11G + Bluetooth
1.0GB DDR2-667 Memory (Max: 2GB)
80GB Hard Disk Drive
Super-Multi DVD+/-RW/Ram Dual Layer Drive
Superb Glare 14" Widescreen Display (1280x76
Card Reader 4-in-1 MMC/SD/MS/MSPro
Firewire Port /10/100Lan / 56K Modem
3 x USB2.0, Express Card Slot
Weight : 2.1kg; Battery life: 3Hours (6-Cell)
Windows Vista™ Home Basic O.S. OR Win XP Home Edition

thanks in advance...

[koykoy]

i have the msi-645 with a p4 1.7, nvidia 6800 128mb, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, etc. bought last September.

So far I see no problem with the notebook. I bring it everyday even if Im on the beach. It is well built and sturdy. Can run on games that I enjoy (civ4, rome total war, quake 3, etc). So far, I havent tried testing their aftersales service.

Only problem I encountered is that the fan is located at the right side blowing directly to my mouse hand. It is hot. hehe
Other thing is that the USB ports seem to be looser but Im not sure if its the problem of the notebook or those peripherals whose usb connectors are not up to specs.

Battery Life is still okey at this time. about 2+ hours for non-gaming and 1 hour when gaming.

[clarkhkent]

thanks bro for yur feedback