Reviews of the MSI X340 (black)
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fwd.five.tv
Review Summary: It's nice to see MSI bringing a cheap rival to the MacBook Air to the market, and refreshing to find that Apple isn't always leading the way when it comes to style. But a few unnecessary build problems will niggle - until you see the pricetag. Good ...
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wired.co.uk
Review Summary: Let's cut to the chase and hit you with the sell: the MSI X340 is a MacBook Air at half the price. Interested? Read on...
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No Rating
theinquirer.net
Review Summary: The X340 contains an Intel Mobile GS45 chipset, powered by a Core 2 Solo U3500 1.4GHz processor which seems to do the trick for most of the arduous tasks we put the notebook through. MSI says it chose this platform for the prolonged battery life, ...
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pocket-lint.com
Review Summary: Slimmer than the MacBook Air, perhaps faster than the MacBook Air and close to half the price of the MacBook Air. But it's really more of a cross between a netbook and a notebook
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The MSI X340 is one of the best ultraportable notebooks on the market and should be a desirable option for anyone who wants something very light and affordable, yet bigger and easier to use than a netbook. It still doesn't have as much power as a non ...
Manufacturer: MSI Computer Corp.
Part number: 9S7-135212-021
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, 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
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g
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
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD
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) 2 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
- Software MSI VIVID
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
X340-021US Notebook from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $644.00
- California Computer Center $644.00 | In stock: yes
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CDW.com
$779.99 |
In stock: see site
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