Posted on Thursday, October 01 2009 @ 14:48 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
MSI introduced the 15.4" GT640, an upcoming Windows 7 Home Premium gaming notebook based on the Intel Calpella platform. It features Intel Core i7 processors, the Intel PM55 chipset, up to 4GB DDR3 memory, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M graphics card, up to 500GB HDD, DVD burner or Blu-ray drive, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, 4-in-1 memory card reader, HDMI, 2MP webcam, two USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA port, ...
Aluminum case, regal presence
The GT640, MSI's newest gaming notebook, is built on the Intel Calpella platform and features a 15.4" cinema display. Including battery total weight is only 2.7 kg. Its high quality aluminum exterior features a stylish brushed metal design and red trim on all 4 sides of the frame. Uniting fashion and the ultimate in design concepts, the GT640 is the new royalty of the gaming notebook world.
Perhaps the GT640's most unique feature is the new shortcut key above the keyboard. Accented in piano black and encircled with fire red lines, the key's outlines create a sensation of movement and speed while contrasting with the cooler, high tech feel of the key pads. This style and charm makes the GT640 an outstanding representation of modern style and dynamic speed.
Total evolution of software and hardware; experience ultimate speed
The high performance MSI GT640 features evolved software and hardware. At the heart of this notebook is the Intel® Core™ i7 processor, and with Microsoft certification, it will feature the new Windows 7 operating system. Also, the nVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M 3D discrete graphics card (DDR3 1GB VRAM) allows the GT640 to have a dazzling interface and helps it be the strongest and best performing notebook around.
The newest generation GT640's image processing performance has increased by 40% over previous models. With the Intel® Core™ i7 processor's built in Intel® Hyper-threading technology, the CPU is able to process even more data, giving the quad core processor the efficiency of an 8-core processor—a huge upgrade in performance.
Flexible Performance settings; maximum battery efficiency
The GT640 comes with MSI's exclusive ECO Engine, a smart power-saving solution that can be accessed via a dedicated ECO shortcut button on the control panel. With the push of a finger you can activate the ECO engine and customize the notebook's power settings to suit specific uses. Control your computer's power consumption by using Document, Gaming, Movie, Presentation, and Turbo Battery modes to maximize efficiency.
With the Intel® Core™ i7 processor's Turbo Boost technology, the GT640 is a smarter notebook. Through instant calculation of a program’s operating requirements, it automatically regulates power supply so when a gamer is in the heat of competition and needs full power, Turbo Boost will maximize performance accordingly. Conversely, if the system is running lighter applications, operational performance will be reduced automatically. This flexible distribution of system resources allows for high processing efficiency and extended battery endurance.
Lifelike cinema quality audio and video
The MSI GT640's brilliant exterior is dazzling. Its high grade aluminum case with a brushed metal finish and a weight of only 2.7kg with battery, makes its presence known. The GT640 uses the high grade nVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M 3D discrete graphics card (DDR3 1GB VRAM), and a 15.4" widescreen display so gamers can enjoy smooth lifelike images and 3D gaming effects.
In addition, the GT640 not only provides a premium visual experience while gaming, it’s also an amazing audio and video entertainment platform. This notebook uses SRS Premium Sound certified high quality audio coupled with 2 built-in hi-fi speakers and 7.1 Channel surround sound ports to provide the ultimate in audio performance. Add MSI's exclusive Cinema Pro technology, and with the push of a button you can instantly enter cinema playback mode, allowing users to cross between the gaming and movie worlds while enjoying high grade audio and video entertainment.
