MSI CX640 Notebook Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅09-09-11
Conclusion

For under £600 does the CX640 deliver for a mid-range Notebook? We think it does.

Taking into consideration all of the performance benchmarks we can clearly see that the CX640 gives good results for a Notebook. Our comparison may have revealed some big differences but it’s important to keep in mind that the test comparison is a mid-high end Sandy Bridge Desktop setup and although the performance gap between Notebook and Desktop is closing, there is still quite a gulf between them in some aspects.

Watching movies and listening to music is enjoyable thanks to the SRS speakers. Whilst they do lack some bass during higher volume levels they still offer great clarity. Compared to other Notebooks there is a distinct advantage to using SRS. The screen is also vibrant making the CX640 a good all-round mobile entertainment system.


Battery life on the CX640 is great. Expect around 5 hours of usage before needing to connect the AC adapter. This means that to a certainty you will be able to use the CX640 on long journeys and short journeys whilst commuting. The auto brightness adjustment also helps to extend battery life in this regard and is just one of the many positive features with the CX640.

The only criticism I have is the buttons on the touchpad. They require a stronger push in order to depress them. Aside from this the CX640 is an excellent Notebook for the price – at just £550 inc. VAT you are getting a mid-range offering with USB 3.0, great performance and a pleasing battery life.

The bottom line is: MSI’s CX640 ticks all the right boxes. It has a fast boot into Windows, comes with USB 3.0, fast backup protection via time stamp, has countless other features and delivers pleasing results in a number of benchmarks.

Pros
+ Great entertainment mobile system
+ Good battery life – up to 5 hours
+ USB 3.0
+ Layout accommodates workspace
+ Backup features
+ Good colour representation

Cons
- Touchpad buttons are stiffer than normal




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