Like many of you, I am NOT a one-notebook-only person.
My first notebook is the latest ThinkPad T61 (7663A21 Version) and my second notebook is the MSI VR320.
Hence, like many of you I am no stranger to what entails a top-notch notebook and what constitutes a value-for-money notebook.
I bought my MSI VR320 after my visit to the Comex 2007 exhibition.
MSI convinced me that its VR320 was the best value-for-money notebook at the Comex 2007. It even has a keyboard that types with the "feel" of a ThinkPad.
You may be tempted to say that Dell offered a few models more cheaply. Then again, when you look closely, those specs are nowhere close compared to the MSI VR320 which sold for S$ 1,199.00 complete with 2 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB HDD, WIFI, etc.
In the Singapoe market, MSI is not as famous as Acer or Asus. It is probably the third in rank amongst Taiwanese notebooks.
In my view, the PR200 is a "performance" notebook in the MSI family: 1) It is ruggedised with magnesium-alloy chasis for shock protection, just as you expect from a ThinkPad,
2) It uses the Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 processor. This is the same performance you will find in the latest ThinkPad T61 but at substantially lower notebook price.
3) It is loaded with Vista Business, just like the ThinkPad T61.
4) Best of all, it comes with 2 GB RAM and 160 GB HDD at a very, very attractive sub-2000 dollar price-tag (at this time of writing).
5) However, unlike the ThinkPad or Acer Travelmate, I am NOT aware if the PR200 has any 3D shock-sensor to prevent hard disk crash. So when the hard disk is operating, avoid causing much vibration to the PR200.
To put simply, the MSI PR200 is a performer for the budget-minded. It has a clean design appearance to project a sense of modernity and sophistication combined with true computing power.
The MSI PR200 is not a ThinkPad, Fujitsu, Toshiba Protege, Acer Travelmate, or Twinhead Durabook (the 5 most durable in my opinion), so caution must be taken not to subject the PR200 to excessive shock when it is ON and in operation, and the keyboard is not known to be spill-resistant either.
Price vs. Performance, the MSI PR200 can be a good consideration though.
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Like many of you, I am NOT a one-notebook-only person.
My first notebook is the latest ThinkPad T61 (7663A21 Version) and my second notebook is the MSI VR320.
Hence, like many of you I am no stranger to what entails a top-notch notebook and what constitutes a value-for-money notebook.
I bought my MSI VR320 after my visit to the Comex 2007 exhibition.
MSI convinced me that its VR320 was the best value-for-money notebook at the Comex 2007. It even has a keyboard that types with the "feel" of a ThinkPad.
You may be tempted to say that Dell offered a few models more cheaply. Then again, when you look closely, those specs are nowhere close compared to the MSI VR320 which sold for S$ 1,199.00 complete with 2 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB HDD, WIFI, etc.
In the Singapoe market, MSI is not as famous as Acer or Asus. It is probably the third in rank amongst Taiwanese notebooks.
In my view, the PR200 is a "performance" notebook in the MSI family:
1) It is ruggedised with magnesium-alloy chasis for shock protection, just as you expect from a ThinkPad,
2) It uses the Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 processor. This is the same performance you will find in the latest ThinkPad T61 but at substantially lower notebook price.
3) It is loaded with Vista Business, just like the ThinkPad T61.
4) Best of all, it comes with 2 GB RAM and 160 GB HDD at a very, very attractive sub-2000 dollar price-tag (at this time of writing).
5) However, unlike the ThinkPad or Acer Travelmate, I am NOT aware if the PR200 has any 3D shock-sensor to prevent hard disk crash. So when the hard disk is operating, avoid causing much vibration to the PR200.
To put simply, the MSI PR200 is a performer for the budget-minded. It has a clean design appearance to project a sense of modernity and sophistication combined with true computing power.
The MSI PR200 is not a ThinkPad, Fujitsu, Toshiba Protege, Acer Travelmate, or Twinhead Durabook (the 5 most durable in my opinion), so caution must be taken not to subject the PR200 to excessive shock when it is ON and in operation, and the keyboard is not known to be spill-resistant either.
Price vs. Performance, the MSI PR200 can be a good consideration though.
Benjamin Chin
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