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MSI X340. Decent performance in a beautiful design - Conclusion

Saturday, 01 August 2009 08:34 Allan Hansen

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Article Index
MSI X340. Decent performance in a beautiful design
Specifications
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Physical aspects
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Conclusion
MSI gives us a fine notebook equipped with the right components. That in itself is reflected in a higher price, of course, but in addition to the nice hardware you also get what is in my opinion the hottest notebook in this particular segment to date.

This is definitely a high-end product with a focus on design; no concessions have been made on the quality of materials and you can clearly see MSI paid attention to the details. Not only is it modern, it’s downright sexy. Even better, it weighs next to nothing and is so slim that it makes you feel like carrying it around with only one hand, no problem.

It’s an incredibly light product which is so compact when you close the lid that you cannot help but be surprised. When you open it up again you’re met by a fantastic display, a large keyboard and a great touchpad. It doesn’t get much better than that.

The display is definitely one of the strongest features as it allows you to view everything in an acceptable resolution. Some might dislike the glare and yes, it is something you have to be aware of when you buy it, but that personally doesn’t scare me off.

When you get a silent laptop that doesn’t get too hot, in a great design and with good hardware, why doesn’t everyone buy it?
We saw its weakness in the battery test. It only has a 4-celled battery, so you really can’t expect much from it. That means it won’t last for the entire duration of a longer flight or train ride without some sort of power supply or extra battery. If you don’t like your laptop to run on AC, then this model probably isn’t for you.

There is no doubt that what you get for your money is good hardware, beautiful design and a great product overall. What you don’t get is independence from AC.
This is where you have to consider whether or not this is what you’re looking for...it certainly will be for some. I will say that I was smitten with the X340 and would very much like one. Still, ask yourself how important battery life is before you get one.

When you look at how it handles benchmarks and the like, I think the price is quite fair compared to what you get and what kind of product it is. I’m definitely impressed by the X340 and am looking forward to future MSI products if they keep this up.
Pros:
- Design
- Display (resolution and widescreen)
- Materials
- Weight
- Connectivity
- Heat
- Noise or lack thereof

Cons:
- Battery life. This can be improved by an 8-celled battery upgrade though.

Battery: 3 / 5Graphics: 4 / 5Construction: 5 / 5Mobility: 5 / 5Software: 5 / 5Overall: 4,5 / 5