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MSI GT680 Gaming Laptop Review (SSD/Bluray/i7/Nvidia)

Allan 'Zardon' Campbell June 8, 2011 Featured Announcement, Laptop / Mobile

There is certainly no shortage of high powered gaming laptops available on the market today, but it takes something really special to stand out in such a crowded marketplace. MSI have sent us their GT680 gaming laptop for review which features a dual drive configuration (with SSD), powerful Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GTX460M graphics.

Is this an ideal laptop for all your mobile gaming demands?

Specifications Overview

• The latest 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
• Exclusive TDE Technology
• Exclusive DDR3 SO-DIMM x 4 slot Design
• Sound by Dynaudio
• THX TruStudio Pro Provides Excellent Surround Sound Effect
• High-end NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 460M discrete graphics card
• Latest & fastest Data Transfer Technology USB 3.0

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10 comments

  1. k0rn
    June 8, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Awesome ! I love the look, very alienware, but better value.

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  2. Ned
    June 8, 2011 at 9:51 am

    the spec is really very good for the price. I think the GFX is the weak spot however. but adding something more powerful might require more space inside, as well as adding to the price. probably cost 2k for the higher end nvidia mobile gpu

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  3. Kim
    June 8, 2011 at 9:52 am

    I have one of these already 🙂 I can highly recommend it, but I dont have the one with the SSD, mine is raid 0 – two mechanicals.

    Only negative is the heat on your lap, even when watching youtube videos. it can get a bit toasty imo

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  4. Derek
    June 8, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Very loud design and I agree, almost alienware like in appearance.

    I do like it however, but I wish more of these manufacturers would offer backlit keyboards like apple do. its really helpful at night or in darker condfitions.

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  5. Garry
    June 8, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    I really like the looks of it. the panels along the edges is nice. Can the colours be controlled like alienware via software?

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  6. Todd
    June 8, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Do they make a 17 inch version of this?

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  7. Davis
    June 8, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    I dont like the styling, its over the top imo. Good spec but needs a different chassis design

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  8. Joseph
    June 8, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    Core i7 is great, id love one myself for mobile. This is 4 and 4 core, right?

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  9. Minni
    June 8, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    They make brilliant laptops but i had their last gt and the battery failed in 9 months. They replaced it eventually

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  10. J C
    June 9, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    17″ version with backlit keyboard and better graphics will be a blast later on this year, MSI gaming is the best!!!!

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