Posts about the MSI X340 (black)
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MSI X340 ultraportable laptop updated: 3.4 lbs., 9 hour battery, $799
Thinking about getting one of those inexpensive, Windows 7-ready ultrathin laptops that Steve Ballmer likes so much? MSI has responded to criticism for its flagship ultra-low voltage, ultraportable laptop by ...
Reviews of the MSI X340 (black)
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CNET Review
The Good: Slim, attractive design; cheaper than other slim 13-inch laptops; uses Intel's new ULV processor.
The Bad: Flimsy keyboard feels cheap; shorter battery life than we'd expect from a low-power system.
The Bottom Line: MSI's superslim X340 offers the slick look of a MacBook Air or Dell Adamo, but cast in plastic for about half the price.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 163904 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: Addressing just about every complaint you could make against it.
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itreviews.co.uk
Review Summary: Stunning to look at, lightweight and with a host of unexpected peripherals, the X340 is nevertheless let down by a sub-standard keyboard and the need for a separate external optical drive to make the most of the new Intel Core 2 Solo processor.
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notebookcheck.net
Review Summary: An optical drive would have been very possible at a size of 13.4 inches
Manufacturer: MSI Computer Corp.
Part number: 9S7-135212-021
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 13 in
- Depth 8.8 in
- Height 0.8 in
- Weight 2.9 lbs
- Color Black
- Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.), Budget
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 / 1.4 GHz
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GS45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
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
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 2 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 13.4 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Glare, LED-backlit
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory
- Interfaces 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Installed Qty 1
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
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