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MSI Megabook GX720

MSI Megabook GX720
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alaScore 81

22 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews of MSI Megabook GX720. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the battery and design are overall positive. The price and usability also get good feedback. There are some mixed opinions about the portability. Some have doubts about the size and keyboard.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the MSI Megabook GX720 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for MSI Megabook GX720

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of MSI Megabook GX720 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the usability. The performance also gets good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

MSI GX720

 

The MSI GX720 is a decent media center laptop, with some sweet gaming performance thrown in.

Design lives up to gaming and luxury standards. Built-in ATSC TV tuner. BD-ROM bundled. Very good performance. Decent battery life for a desktop replacement laptop. Inexpensive.

Lacks retail presence. Improperly marketed as a gaming laptop.

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Oct, 2008
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Expert review by : mad shrimps (madshrimps)

MSI GX720 review, gaming portable with Turbo functions

 

Gaming is going mobile, extending their product range MSI is offering the GX series portables for the person who wants to have the option of gaming entertainment on the go. Today we at Madshrimps take a close look at MSI´s GX720 model, a good all-round...

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : Joanna Safford (computerpoweruser.com)

MSI GX720

 

MSI is getting serious about its gaming series. In addition to its other models, the GX720 is ready and able to meet your performance needs. The GX720 offers the Penryn-based, 2.53GHz Intel Core Duo CPU. Overclockers will appreciate the Turbo Drive...

As for the 17-inch widescreen display, MSI has added the Eco Power Management System, which lets you adjust your power settings according to five preset modes: gaming, movie, presentation, office, and turbo battery. The Eco Power UI is convenient,...

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Expert review by : Tech Staff (techradar.com)

MSI GX720 review

 

With the looks of a gaming machine, this is an affordable desktop replacement

Decent performance ; Bright and large screen ; Distinctive design

Poor keyboard

Not the best gaming machine out there, but as desktop replacements go, this is a decently-specced and stylish option

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : Craig Simms (cnet.com.au)

MSI GX720

 

Very affordable. Good performance. Bundled mouse is reasonably good. Turbo mode lets you squeeze out more performance and value. 1680x1050 resolution screen.

Keyboard is squashed on the right-hand side. Air vent on right-hand side.

The GX720 does fine for a gaming laptop. While it doesn't pull the massive punch of its Dell XPS or Alienware competitors thanks to its lower spec graphics card, it comes in a lot cheaper and should cover most gaming needs.

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by (smarthouse.com.au)

MSI GX720

 

The MSI GX720 is a solid 17-inch notebook designed for users who want an affordable yet well-specced rig for all their gaming or multimedia needs. It may not be as powerful as other portable gaming rigs out there, but MSI made sure that it can still...

Good design and build ; Good performance ; Audio and video clear and crisp ; Heaps of matching accessories ; Various Eco mode ; Turbo mode

Abysmal battery life ; Not really the best gaming notebook around

A good notebook for gamers who like to go on LAN parties. Page: 1 2 3 [4]

Dec, 2008
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

MSI GX720

 

It will game and perform better than you expected from reading the specs, a very good hardware combination. Screen is great feels like a 22' but easier to carry and makes it appropriate for games and business work, very happy with it

Basically everything but especially turbo, wifi range, speakers and the screen resolution

actually a few minor 'bads'; shift, ctrl, Fn all mixed up takes sime getting used to, dvd drive is inconvient and you will always accidently open it due to its placing, looks really bad once open due to the red rubbish, windows 7 pre-loaded is a...

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

MSI GX720

 

It's a good computer all in all, though it does not deserve it's title as a gamer computer.

Reasonable for the most games at the time of it's release. Speakers got great quality of laptop speakers to be

FN AND CTRL ARE NOT IN GAMER POSITIONS! CD/DVD drive to the left. Could have a few more USB port. Small battery for office use. Ventilates from the side (Would be positive, but since Laptop coolers only ventilate the bottom...)

Feb, 2010
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

MSI GX720

 

Im pretty satisfied how this laptop is going for me. Doing no harm in my life.. Unless its on my back with the msi bag they give u... wouldnt mind getting a different bag

Turbo makes clear difference when on. Looks nice :D

MIDGET SHIFT KEY AND ARROW KEYS.............. kinda easy to get dirty

Sep, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

MSI GX720

 

Overall this computer is very great, very affordable and easy to use. Basically it's designed as a gaming computer but can be used for work too. This is the computer for the simple man

This computer is mad its got dolby surround sound technology and the turbo button is very useful

The numpad is all packed to one side and the closer to the right u get its like alice in wonderland its all cramped up

Aug, 2009
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