MSI Launches CX700 and CR700 ‘Classic’ Series of Notebook
MSI, has today announced the launch of its new CX700 and CR700 ‘Classic’ series notebook PCs powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processors and featuring 17.3-inch display.
These notebooks are MSI’s addition to its recently announced ‘Classic’ series notebook models which includes CR400 with 14-inch, CX600 with 16-inch and CR-600 with 16-inch displays and company aims to target these new 17.3-inch display models specifically mainstream PC users.
The CX700 and CR700 C-series notebook from MSI are designed for multimedia enthusiasts and both models are equipped with advance 2.1-channel subwoofer speaker systems delivering high-quality audio output and features HDMI digital out port for direct connection to HD system.
Both MSI CX700 CR700 notebook PCs are equipped with similar LED-backlit, 17.3-inch widescreen display with HD resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels and offers choice of latest Intel Core 2 Duo Processors.
MSI CX700 Model:
The MSI CX700 notebook features 4-GB of DDR2 memory, a 500-GB 2.5-inch 5400 rpm SATA hard drive, and internal DVD Super-Multi dual-layer DVD writer.
The MSI CX700 notebook model offers choice for an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and is equipped with LED-backlit, 17.3-inch widescreen display with HD resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels powered by high performance ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 3D graphics chip with 512-MB of dedicated video memory.
In addition, the MSI CX700 also offers a internal 4-in-1 media card reader and 6-cell Li-ion battery pack. The notebook measures 414 x 267 x 33.7 mm and weighs about 3.0 kgs with 6-cell battery pack.
MSI CR700 Model:
The MSI CR700 notebook features 4-GB of DDR2 memory, a 500-GB 2.5-inch 5400 rpm SATA hard drive, and internal DVD Super-Multi dual-layer DVD writer.
The MSI CR700 notebook model offers choice for an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and is equipped with LED-backlit, 17.3-inch widescreen display with HD resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels powered by nVIDIA GeForce 8200M graphics chipser with shared video memory.
In addition, the MSI CR700 also offers a internal 5-in-1 media card reader and 6-cell Li-ion battery pack. The notebook measures 414 x 267 x 33.7 mm and weighs about 3.0 kgs with 6-cell battery pack.
Both MSI notebook models CX700 and CR700 comes preloaded with Windows Vista Home Premium and also features 3 USB ports, integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam with built-in microphone, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN card, 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet port, integrated Bluetooth V2.0 with EDR wireless connection.
I/O Ports:
- ExpressCard/54 slot
- 3x Hi-Speed USB v2.0 – 4 pin USB Type A ports
- IEEE 1394 Port
- Modem – phone line – RJ-11
- Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45
- External VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
- Line-in/microphone – mini-phone 3.5 mm
- Line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
- S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
- Consumer Infrared Port
- 5-in-1 Media Card Reader
- HDMI Digital Out Port

MSI CX700 and CR700 Classic Series Notebooks Features
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
- 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB
- 3-GB DDR III SDRAM, 667 MHz (max 4-GB)
- 500-GB Serial-ATA hard disk drive, 5400rpm
- 8x DVD Super Multi Double Layer Optical Drive
- 17.3-inch WXGA TFT LED backlit Wide HD display, 1600 x 900 pixels screen resolution, high brightness 200nits, 16ms response time
- CX700 – nVIDIA GeForce 8200M graphics chipser with shared video memory
- CR700 – nVIDIA GeForce 8200M Graphics Chipset with shared video memory
- Intel/PRO Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g) Connection
- 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet Network card
- 56 kbps v.92 fax/modem
- Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
- Built-in Sstereo Speakers, Dolby 2.1 Stereo Sound
- 1.3 Megapixels Crystal Eye WebCam
- HDMI Digital Out Port
- Built-in Microphone
- 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)
- Type II PC Card slot
- AC/MC 97 soundcard and modem
- 71W 4800 mAh Li-ion 6-cell battery pack, 3.5 hrs backup
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
- Dimensions: 414 x 267 x 33.7 mm
- Weight: 3.0 Kgs
There are no details about the prices and availability of these notebooks in India at this point of time. For more information, please visit www.msicomputer.com.
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