MSI X-Slim X420 - Intel Core 2 Duo

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Discrete graphics card, Great trackpad.
Thin and light. Very good battery life. Switchable graphics with an ATI and Intel chipset. Comfortable keyboard. Very good touchpad and mouse combo.
Stylish design; switchable graphics; light weight for a 14-inch system

Cons:

Not powerful enough for highintensity gaming, No optical drive.
CULV processor is based on older technology. Miserable speed scores. 32-bit operating system couldn't take full advantage of the 4GB of RAM.

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Discrete graphics card, Great trackpad
Thin and light. Very good battery life. Switchable graphics with an ATI and Intel chipset. Comfortable keyboard. Very good touchpad and mouse combo
Stylish design; switchable graphics; light weight for a 14-inch system

Reviewers Didn't Like

Not powerful enough for highintensity gaming, No optical drive
CULV processor is based on older technology. Miserable speed scores. 32-bit operating system couldn't take full advantage of the 4GB of RAM
Flimsy keyboard; below-average performance; no optical drive

Expert reviews and ratings

The MSI X-Slim X420 packs a lot in a small, lightweight package. Even though it's not quite the multimedia powerhouse we were hoping for, it's a great deal for anyone looking for a basic, stylish laptop with the occasional 3D graphics support....

By PC Advisor on August 09, 2010

The MSI X420 packs a lot into a pretty package. While it's not quite a gaming notebook, it delivers some great high-def video. Shop for the X420 MerchantPriceMerchant Rating $694.99 Learn More » 5 Reviews » $805.25 Learn More » 4...

By PCWorld on August 06, 2010

The MSI X-Slim X420 is super-thin and battery-efficient, but it sacrificed too much of its speed in the...

By PC Mag on July 16, 2010

The MSI X420 delivers decent productivity performance and switchable graphics in a lightweight, 14-inch notebook....

By Computer Shopper on January 01, 2010

Que las tecnologías mejoran con el tiempo es una perogrullada tan obvia como palpable en este caso. Las generaciones de portátiles se suceden, aumentando la potencia al tiempo que regulan su consumo (siempre en la medida de lo posible). Con el...

By Noticias 3D on July 09, 2010

D'abord, le premier point que nous voulons mettre en avant, c'est le Design. La machine est tout simplement superbe, avec un traitement réellement haut de gamme qui flatte l'oeil. Quelle évolution depuis le X340, ce X420...

By CowcotLand on May 28, 2010