By ChannelTimes Staff
Mumbai, Jan 20, 2010 1604 hrs IST

Micro Star International (MSI) announced 14 new models of laptops across five series in the Indian market.

The laptops cover the high-performance G-series gaming notebooks, the Classic series, the E-series entertainment notebooks, the extra-lightweight and fashionable X-Slim series and the ultra-thin U-series Wind Netbooks.

Launching the new lineup, Tony Yang, newly appointed managing director of MSI India, said, Consumers are looking for products that suit their professional and personal work needs yet reflect their individual style. Our 2010 notebook lineup is based on feedback from users world-wide and backed by MSI s strong R&D. With our 14 new models, we are able to provide Indian consumers a notebook suited for every need.

The MSI G-series GT640 and GT740 notebooks feature the Intel Calpella flat-screen 15.4-inch and 17-inch monitors and pack the latest Intel C i7 Quad-Core processors, combined with NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M 3D discrete graphics making them the most formidable gaming notebooks in the world today.

These notebooks are equipped with the world s best multimedia entertainment interface and flaunt their own style with frequently used WASD keys highlighted in easy-to-locate red, a super thin brushed aluminum alloy case, lava red trim, polished metal 3D speakers, and a high-tech luminescent, touch activated interface board.  These two notebooks are optimized for use with Microsoft Windows 7.

The G-Series notebooks are priced at Rs 88,000 upwards, depending on configuration.

MSI s EX465 entertainment notebook features a 15 LED backlit display and Intel Core Duo processor. The EX645 weighs 2kg, including a high-capacity 6-cell battery. It also features Radeon HD4330 discrete 3D graphics card in 16:9 high-definition cinema display. This offers significantly larger screen real-estate compared to conventional 16:10 aspect screens. It incorporates MSI s proprietary ECO Engine technology.

The EX 465 is priced at Rs. 38,999 onwards, depending on configuration.

MSI s all-new Classic Series notebooks adopt Intel s latest-generation Core i5 CPU and the latest Color Print Film exterior coating.  The CR420, CX420 and CR620 in the Classic series boast performance enhancement by 20% over the previous generation and an operating speed enhancement up to 30%. Much thinner and lighter than previously, these notebooks also incorporate the Intel Calpella platform for beautiful image processing capability of up to 1080p high-definition. 

Prices for the Classic Series of notebooks start at Rs. 38,000.

The X-Slim series notebooks feature Intel CULV (Consumer Ultra-Voltage) energy saving platform, and Intel Core2 Duo processor. The MSI X350, X420, X620 and X430 comprise the new additions to the X-Slim series. Common across the series is 3D Boost Technology and Color Film Print technology, SRS premium sound and extra-long battery life enabled by LED.  The X-slim is less than 1-inch at its thickest point and much lighter than regular notebooks, giving it the zero-size profile.
 
The X-Slim series of notebooks are priced at Rs. 45,000 onwards.

The MSI Wind U130 and U135 both use Intel s newest ATOM N450 processor with low battery consumption and MSI s ECO engine technology. The netbooks carry International WiMAX Forum Certification the first netbook products based on the ATOM N450 to achieve this certification. Prices for the Wind U130 and U135 netbooks are Rs. 19,000 and Rs 21,000, respectively.

The MSI Wind U210 and U230 are the first netbooks in 12-inch display size, featuring AMD s second generation Ultrathin Platform. The dual-core processor architecture provides consumers a performance experience on par with standard notebooks. They support HD video output, DirectX10 technology and incorporate HDMI output ports to easily connect to large-screen TV or other multimedia devices. 

Prices for the Wind U210 and U230 netbooks are Rs. 23,000 and Rs 28,000, respectively.