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It’s been a little while since we last heard about MSI’s Slider S20 convertible. We ended up getting hands-on session with the device at Computex 2012 back in June, and it was later tipped for an October release, but that obvious has yet to happen. However, the company just announced that we should be seeing the new Ultrabook sometime in Q1 2013.

The Slider S20 is essentially a chunky tablet of sorts, but it converts fully into a laptop for those wanting a physical keyboard combination. The device sports a 16:9 1920×1080 full HD 10-point touchscreen display, 8GB of DDR3 RAM, and 128GB of SSD storage. It also packs Intel’s 3rd-generation Ivy Bridge Core i5 processor and integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics.

The Slider S20 weighs 2.2 lbs. and is less than 1-inch thick, great for lightweight on-the-go computing. There’s a Jackson Peak Wireless adapter, ethernet, two USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth capability, mini HDMI-out connector, and an integrated 720p HD webcam. It also has a 2.5-inch drive bay for additional storage.

The Slider S20 is set to be available in Q1 2013 for an MSRP of $1,199, which is a far cry from what we heard back in June with a possible $800 price tag. Either way, we should be seeing the new convertible laptop gracing the display stand at MSI’s booth during CES 2013 before it officially releases to the public.

MSI Slider S20 Ultrabook coming Q1 2013 is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Milestone Inc. Japan has added a new micro-ATX motherboard ‘C847MS-E33′ from MSI to its product page. Based on Intel NM70 chipset, the board is equipped with a 1.1GHz Intel Celeron 847 dual-core processor, two DDR3 DIMM memory slots (up to 16GB RAM), one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 2.0 x1 slot and two PCI slots. In terms of connectivity ports, it has one SATA 6.0 Gbps, three SATA 3.0 Gbps, four USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet. The C847MS-E33 will become available from December 21st for around 7,500 Yen (about $89). [Product Page]

ASK Inc. Japan will launch another graphics card from MSI called the GeForce GT 610. Codenamed N610GT-MD2GD3/LP, this low-profile graphics card features 48 CUDA Cores, a 64-bit memory interface, a core clock of 810MHz and a 2GB of GDDR3 memory set @ 1000MHz, and has 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-I and 1x D-Sub outputs. The N610GT-MD2GD3/LP will become available from December 13th for 4,280 Yen (about $52). [Product Page]

When it comes to gaming notebooks, there seems to be one constant equation that remains in the picture – the gaming notebook is not only large and bulky, it is also heavy to tote around, hence we do not recommend you bring a gaming notebook if you are going to cover a show like CES on your own – your back will thank you for it, and I admit that toting around an Ultrabook or MacBook Air makes a whole lot more sense (as well as make you look more stylish, for sure!). Well, folks who cannot tear themselves away from their gaming adventures while they are on the go can settle for the MSI GX60 gaming notebook, where it is touted to armed with state of the art components.

For instance, you will be able to find AMD Trinity A10 quad-core processors underneath the hood, accompanied by the AMD Radeon HD 7970M GPU, a Killer E2200 Game Networking and Steel Series Gaming Keyboard, making it more than the ideal choice for gamers who want a machine that not only delivers high-performance, and yet it does not burn that large a hole in your pockets or deplete your bank account in the blink of an eye.

As a member of MSI’s award-winning G Series of gaming notebooks, the MSI GX60 is no slouch, delivering exceptional gaming experience thanks to a combination of high-performance components and proprietary technology. WIth MSI’s exclusive TDE (GPU Overclocking) Cooler Boost Technology, you are able to enjoy one-touch performance boost while AMD’s Eyefinity, a stereoscopic 3D technology, prepares the path ahead for users to run multiple independent display outputs – all of it simultaneously.

Available from this week onwards, the MSI GX60 will be equipped with a Blu-ray disc reader, a 1920×1080 anti-reflection screen which further reduces eyestrain while widening the field of view, a 9-cell battery that ought to be suitable for extended mobile gaming sessions, and gold coated audio jacks (Audio Boost) for crystal clear and high fidelity sound among others. Are you interested in picking one up for yourself?

Press Release
[ MSI GX60 gaming notebook copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

MSI first teased PC gamers with the GX60 gaming laptop back in September by officially announcing the laptop and giving a few details about the specs, but ultimately keeping most of it under wraps. That is, until now. The 15.6-inch GX60 will be out sometime later this week and will come with AMD‘s new A10 Trinity APU with Radeon HD 7970M graphics.

On top of the processor and graphics, the GX60 comes with 8GB of DDR3 RAM, a 750GB hard drive, a Blu-ray optical drive, a 720p HD webcam, three USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, HDMI output, 2.1 speakers with THX TruStudio PRO sound, a 5-in-1 memory card reader, and topped off with a 64-bit version of Windows 8.

Previously announced specs that we already knew of include the full HD 1080p (1920×1080) resolution, Killer Gaming Network LAN, and a SteelSeries-designed keyboard. “MSI spared no bells and whistles in creating the GX60, packing it with cutting-edge components including the latest AMD processor,” says vice president of sales for MSI US Andy Tung. “MSI is committed to the gaming community and we believe that exceptional performance leads to unparalleled gaming experience.”

The AMD A10 chips are the chip maker’s newest and fastest accelerated processing units to date, and they offer great performance for builders on a budget. The company’s A10-5800K chip clocks in at 3.8GHz and comes with Radeon HD 7660D graphics for only $130. AMD’s cheapest APU chips offer even more a deal, with the A4-5300 clocking in at 3.4GHz with Radeon HD 7480D graphics for just $65.

MSI GX60 AMD-powered gaming laptop coming this week for $1,300 is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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