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Pros

  • Unique Turbo mode for gaming performance
  • handsome brushed aluminum body

Cons

  • Keyboard feels cramped and cheap
  • Low resolution screen

At A Glance

The MSI GT627 offers a lot in a small package, but the keyboard and screen compromises limit its appeal.

The Specs

Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo P8400
Processor speed 2260.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 4000.0 MB
Memory type DDR2 SDRAM
Memory speed 800.0 MHz
Display
Display size 15.4 inches
Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
External Monitor Interface Discrete
Vertical Resolution 800
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete
Primary Graphics Chipset nVidia GeForce 9800M GS
Storage
Drive size 320.0 GB
Floppy Drive No
Express card 1
Other storage
  • Express Card Slot
  • xD-Picture Card
  • SD Card
  • Memory Stick
Battery
Battery Type Lithium ion
Standard Number of Batteries 1
Number of Included Batteries 1
Dimensions
Width 14.2 inches
Depth 10.3 inches
Height 1.7 inches
Weight with Accessories 7.6 pounds
Weight 7.6 pounds
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Storage Media
SD card Yes
Memory stick Memory Stick
XD picture card 1
Included Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices AC Adapter
Input devices Touchpad
Pointing Device Touchpad
Hardware List Notebook
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Microphone input Yes
Firewire 1
Headphone Jack Yes
Available Interfaces
  • Infrared
  • Audio - Microphone In (1/8" Mini)
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x2)
  • Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
  • FireWire Port
Wireless connection 802.11 n
Bluetooth Yes
Slots
  • Express Card Slot
  • xD-Picture Card
  • SD Card
  • Memory Stick

Performance

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score 101
WorldBench 6 Rating Superior
Battery
Battery Life 2:29:41 AM  (hh:mm)
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 268  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 350  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 219  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 394  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 391  seconds (lower is better)
CPU Graphics Rendering 675  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 233  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 329  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 222  seconds (lower is better)
Gaming
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 77.45  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 78.48  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 57.36  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 57.85  Frames per second (higher is better)
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 1024 by 768 61.83  Frames per second (higher is better)
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 800 by 600 62.2  Frames per second (higher is better)
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 1024 by 768 63.07  Frames per second (higher is better)
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 800 by 600 63.6  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit 155.64  Frames per second (higher is better)
Doom 3, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit 94.8  Frames per second (higher is better)
Performance
World Bench 5 Multitasking 342
Number of Included Batteries 1