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Reviews of the MSI X340 (black)

  • 7.0

    pcmag.com

    By Cisco Cheng | May 28, 2009

    Review Summary: For the MSI X340 you spend about half as much as you would on the MacBook Air, but you get only half as much in design and craftsmanship.

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  • 6.0

    laptopmag.com

    By Joanna Stern | May 13, 2009

    Review Summary: The 1.3-megapixel webcam above the display provided clear images in a video call. The other caller could make out our new hair cut and hear our voice clearly with the built-in microphone located to the left of the cam.

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  • No Rating

    ubergizmo.com

    By Hubert Nguyen | May 13, 2009

    Review Summary: Laptop magazine has taken the time to review the MSI X340 and has basically documented what we were expecting to see. You can read the full review here (video), but the bottom-line is that the MSI X340 is a great-looking laptop that has a Macbook Air ...

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  • 5.0

    pcpro.co.uk

    By Sasha Muller | May 1, 2009

    Review Summary: MSI's X340 somehow manages to be sleek, sexy and undesirable all at the same time.

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  • 9.0

    wired.com

    By Christopher Null | April 28, 2009

    Review Summary: It's not quite a netbook, not quite an ultralight PC. Whatever it is, Samsung's NC20 is a dazzling feat of engineering: an extremely usable 12-inch laptop with epic battery life, impressive specs and a downright mystifyingly affordable price tag.

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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

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Buying Choices

X340-021US Notebook from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $644.00

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MSI X340 (black)

Buying Choices

X340-021US Notebook from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $644.00

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