On mySimon: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
BNET Business Network:
BNET
TechRepublic
ZDNet

Reviews of the MSI GT725-212US

  • 10

    stuff.tv

    Review Summary: Light for a 17in and ridiculously powerful, MSI's latest quad-core laptop is upping the game for play-friendly laptops

    Read the full review

  • 8.0

    theinsider.pricerunner.co.uk

    By Insider Staff | November 30, -1

    Review Summary: The MSI GT725 bucks the trend amongst gaming laptops by actually being a laptop, rather than a desktop replacement you'd never dream of lugging out of the house. Find out if the MSI GT725 manages to combine power with portability in our review inside.

    Read the full review

  • 1
  • 2
  • 6-7 of 7

Manufacturer: MSI Computer Corp.

Part number: GT725-212US

General

  • Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Four speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Width 10.9 in
  • Depth 15.6 in
  • Height 1.4 in
  • Weight 7.3 lbs
  • Color Metal hair brush
  • Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.), Gaming laptop
  • Screen type Widescreen

Processor

  • Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 / 2.00 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Data bus speed 1066 MHz
  • Chipset type Mobile Intel PM45 Express

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 6 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 4096 MB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR II SDRAM
  • RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type Serial ATA
  • Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Standard

Optical Storage

  • Type BluRay Disc Combo (DVD/CD read/write + BD read) Slot Load Drive - Integrated

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

  • Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro

Display

  • Display Type 17 in TFT widescreen
  • Max Resolution 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Features Glare

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor PCI Express - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4850
  • Video Memory 512 MB DDR3 VRAM

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio output compliant standards Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Home Theater, High Definition Audio
  • Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

  • Camera Type Integrated
  • Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
  • Features Aerodynamic touch sensor, Built-in numeric keyboard

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

Networking

  • Networking Ethernet Adapter - Ethernet, Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
  • Networking standards Bluetooth 1.1, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard
  • Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Storage / Hi-Speed USB - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in, 1 x Headphones - Output, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Carrying backpack
  • Features 802.11a/g/n Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Camera

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 120 Watt

Battery

  • Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Software Drivers & Utilities

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 3 years warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • KEYBOARD
  • LAP
  • BAG

User Opinions

Write your own review
MSI GT725-212US
advertisement
advertisement
  • Smart Tech Expert advice on innovations in healthcare and the green technologies that make it happen. Find out more
  • Smart Business Discussion and advice on management issues that revolve around making your world smarter and more useful. More Smart Advice
  • Smart People The best and worst moves in the management and strategy trenches. Learn More