MSI GT627 GAMING LAPTOP – OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED

The MSI GT627 which was cited at the CSI is now announced officially. The GT627 is the newest addition to the MSI's gaming notebook series and packs some hi-fi features with the sole purpose of providing an ultimate multimedia and gaming experience. The GT627 features the NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS graphics processing unit(GPU), a first in the MSI's gaming notebooks series. This GPU will support NVIDIA CUDA technology to experience CUDA based applications like GPU-accelerated game physics and video conversion. It is a power saver and also takes care of video decoding. According to the VP of Sales, MSI US, “This GPU will allow us optimize performance and deliver unparalleled graphics for gamers on-the-go.” While the General Manager of the notebook business unit at NVIDIA said, "Whether viewing or editing photos, finding directions, playing a game, or watching a hi-def movie, the MSI GT627 with the NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GS GPU runs silky smooth, with amazing visuals. With the GeForce 9800M GS handling the graphics, video and physics acceleration, MSI customers will be ready for the visual computing movement."

This power house packs Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, up to 4GB of DDR2 800, 320 GB 7200RPM SATA HDD, 4 in 1 Card reader, DVD Super Multi with an optional Blu-ray Drive, WiFi 802.11a/g/n, Bluetooth, 2 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI/VGA outputs, gigabit Ethernet, HD Audio, 2.0 M Webcam and an Express card slot. The GT627 has a 15.4-inch LCD display of 1680 x 1050 pixels for the ultimate viewing pleasure whether you are playing a game or watching a DVD and weighs just 5.8 pounds with a 6 cell battery.

The GT627 also comes with MSI's exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology, which with just a touch of a button above the keyboard can overclock the system by 15%, while the GT627 runs in AC mode. Well there's more, the GT627 also has a brand new ECO Engine, a unique power management function and with a touch of the ECO quick launch touch sensor, it is possible to switch between 5 different modes which includes gaming mode, office mode, movie mode, presentation mode and the turbo battery mode while you are performing any one of these modes. WOW. The whole ensemble is housed in a sleek anodized brushed aluminum case. Both the LCD lid and the palm rest are covered with stamped aluminum sheeting to withstand any game bashing. There is still no word on the price and this ultimate gamer is expected to be retailed by next month.