Hi, im presently looking into an MSI 12" WXGA notebook. I'm based in the philippines.
There are three models im looking into which is within my budget. They all have the same frame which is the 12" widescreen notebook of MSI. Here are the specs:
1. MSI S260-V
Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Intel® Pentium® M 725
(1.60GHz / 2Mb L2 Cache / 400MHz FSB)
Intel® 915GM + ICH6-M
Intel® PRO Wireless 802.11BG
256Mb (Max: 2Gb)
Superb Glare 12.1 TFT WXGA Widescreen
Intel® 915GM, support Direct X9
(Integrated Graphics) 1280 x 800
40Gb Mobile Hard Drive
DVD Combo Drive
4 cell battery 2200mAh
303(L) x 225(D) x 26~28(H)mm.
1.8Kgs.
Php 40,000.00 around $770.00
2. MSI S260-R
Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Intel® Pentium® M 725
(1.60GHz / 2Mb L2 Cache / 400MHz FSB)
Intel® 915GM + ICH6-M
Intel® PRO Wireless 802.11BG
256Mb (Max: 2Gb)
Superb Glare 12.1 TFT WXGA Widescreen
Intel® 915GM, support Direct X9
(Integrated Graphics) 1280 x 800
40Gb Mobile Hard Drive
DVD Writer
8 cell battery 4400mAh
303(L) x 225(D) x 26~28(H)mm.
1.9Kgs.
Php 43,000.00 around $830.00
3. MSI S270-V
AMD Turion64 - MT-30 (64-bit)
(1.60GHz / 1Mb L2 Cache)
- - - 25W LOW Voltage !
**RS480M - ATI Mobility™ RADEON® X200 (shared 128Mb)
MSI Wireless LAN 802.11BG
256Mb (Max: 2Gb)
Superb Glare 12.1in. TFT WXGA Widescreen
40Gb Mobile Hard Drive
DVD Writer
8 cell battery up 4400mAh
303(L) x 225(D) x 26~28(H)mm
1.9Kgs.
Php 50,000.00 around $960.00
I use my notebook for office applications, playing divx and dvd's, using database apps like quickbooks and i sometimes play RTS games like warcraft3, rise of legends, Lord of the rings and the likes.
Which is a better processor the Turion MT-30 or the Pentium M 725? they have the same clockspeed as the specs shows but i don't know which performs better. I read from sources that Turion consumes lesser power since it is only 25W compared to Pentium M of 27W. I don't know how true though.
Another thing is that the Intel GMA 900 which is in the 915GM chipset against the ATI Mobility™ RADEON® X200. Which graphics card performs better? and which consumes more battery life?
In terms of size i prefer the 4 cell batt since it doesnt protrude to the rear portion but i don't know how long it will last. The 8 cell batt protrudes on the rear portion of the notebook adding a 20mm to the depth of the above-stated dimensions.
Another concern is would the Pentium M 725 models be able to run Vista?
I plan to upgrade the RAM to 512 though as well as the Harddrives to 80Gb. Thanks guys.
And also, anybody knows how good is the reputation of MSI with regards to notebooks?
There are three models im looking into which is within my budget. They all have the same frame which is the 12" widescreen notebook of MSI. Here are the specs:
1. MSI S260-V
Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Intel® Pentium® M 725
(1.60GHz / 2Mb L2 Cache / 400MHz FSB)
Intel® 915GM + ICH6-M
Intel® PRO Wireless 802.11BG
256Mb (Max: 2Gb)
Superb Glare 12.1 TFT WXGA Widescreen
Intel® 915GM, support Direct X9
(Integrated Graphics) 1280 x 800
40Gb Mobile Hard Drive
DVD Combo Drive
4 cell battery 2200mAh
303(L) x 225(D) x 26~28(H)mm.
1.8Kgs.
Php 40,000.00 around $770.00
2. MSI S260-R
Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Intel® Pentium® M 725
(1.60GHz / 2Mb L2 Cache / 400MHz FSB)
Intel® 915GM + ICH6-M
Intel® PRO Wireless 802.11BG
256Mb (Max: 2Gb)
Superb Glare 12.1 TFT WXGA Widescreen
Intel® 915GM, support Direct X9
(Integrated Graphics) 1280 x 800
40Gb Mobile Hard Drive
DVD Writer
8 cell battery 4400mAh
303(L) x 225(D) x 26~28(H)mm.
1.9Kgs.
Php 43,000.00 around $830.00
3. MSI S270-V
AMD Turion64 - MT-30 (64-bit)
(1.60GHz / 1Mb L2 Cache)
- - - 25W LOW Voltage !
**RS480M - ATI Mobility™ RADEON® X200 (shared 128Mb)
MSI Wireless LAN 802.11BG
256Mb (Max: 2Gb)
Superb Glare 12.1in. TFT WXGA Widescreen
40Gb Mobile Hard Drive
DVD Writer
8 cell battery up 4400mAh
303(L) x 225(D) x 26~28(H)mm
1.9Kgs.
Php 50,000.00 around $960.00
I use my notebook for office applications, playing divx and dvd's, using database apps like quickbooks and i sometimes play RTS games like warcraft3, rise of legends, Lord of the rings and the likes.
Which is a better processor the Turion MT-30 or the Pentium M 725? they have the same clockspeed as the specs shows but i don't know which performs better. I read from sources that Turion consumes lesser power since it is only 25W compared to Pentium M of 27W. I don't know how true though.
Another thing is that the Intel GMA 900 which is in the 915GM chipset against the ATI Mobility™ RADEON® X200. Which graphics card performs better? and which consumes more battery life?
In terms of size i prefer the 4 cell batt since it doesnt protrude to the rear portion but i don't know how long it will last. The 8 cell batt protrudes on the rear portion of the notebook adding a 20mm to the depth of the above-stated dimensions.
Another concern is would the Pentium M 725 models be able to run Vista?
I plan to upgrade the RAM to 512 though as well as the Harddrives to 80Gb. Thanks guys.
And also, anybody knows how good is the reputation of MSI with regards to notebooks?