Archive for April 23, 2012

As you all know, Intel announced the launch of its much anticipated 22nm Ivy Bridge processors earlier today. Intel is counting on these third-generation Core processors for the success of ultrabooks, which it hopes will be able to check the rampant growth of tablets and, in the process, conquer a large chunk of the mobile PC market. But ultrabooks will not be the only products to make use of Ivy Bridge chips; there will also be plenty of all-in-ones, desktops and notebooks. In all, over 570 Ivy Bridge-toting systems are expected to ship in 2012. The MSI GT70 and GT60 are two such products. Hit the jump for more.

Unveiled at CeBit, the 17.3-inch GT70 and 15.6-inch GT60 are MSI’s latest Gaming Series notebooks. Both notebooks feature a full HD anti-reflective display, 3rd generation Intel Core i7-3610QM processor (2.3-3.3GHz), Intel Series 7 HM77 chipset, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M graphics, Killer E2200 Game Networking, Steel Series backlit keyboard and Dynaudio 2.1 speakers.

“Armed with the newest NVIDIA graphics, Intel chipset and Killer Game Networking, the GT70 and GT60 redefine mobile gaming and delivers superior performance that exceeds expectations of even the most demanding gamer,” said Andy Tung, vice president of sales at MSI US, in a press release. “MSI invites gamers to experience the rush of finding the perfect mobile gaming notebook.”

The GT70 comes in four different pre-configured flavors ranging from  $1,549.99 to $1,999.99. Its smaller sibling, though, only has a single model, priced at $1,499.99. Covered under a two-year warranty, all these models are now available for pre-order online.