http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/ Engadget Comments for MSI C-Series with Core i3 and Blu-ray options available for as low as $700 http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Feb 16th 2010 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Feb 16th 2010 4:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
Neither, Centrino is a platform, not a chip.
And the new Celeron's are the new Celeron.

The i3s are the new low-to-mid range Core 2 Duos. ]]>Feb 16th 2010 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/>>>> Core 2 Duo]]>Feb 16th 2010 10:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
Clock for clock, by about 20%.

But a C2D T9x00 running at 2.8-3.06GHz will beat an i3 350M at 2.26GHz. ]]>Feb 17th 2010 1:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Under close view: http://bit.ly/msi-c-series-unleash]]>Feb 21st 2010 5:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Feb 16th 2010 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
But seriously, this is pretty exciting.]]>Feb 16th 2010 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Feb 16th 2010 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/i don't see what you're regretting. i would rather have a lenovo than MSI]]>Feb 16th 2010 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
Yea I think you're still in the clear. That MSI would have even me tempted (and I am very happy with my FL90) if it had a decent GPU. Hell, even ion here would be a huge win. If ion were more widely used it would be make laptop purchasing a lot easier]]>Feb 17th 2010 7:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/I got an i5, bluray player, 4gb ram, 320gb hdd, 15.6" LED screen Gateway laptop (yes I know, ew Gateway) for $499 from Bestbuy.
Try again]]>Feb 16th 2010 3:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
While I was glad to get in on the Gateway/Best Buy mishap too, it's important to note that it was an *error*, not an intentional $500 i5 blu-ray playing laptop deal. The MSi deals are priced competitively and seemed to be fairly sound keyboard-wise judging from our local Fry's.


On that note, the Best Buy employee was pretty amusing when I picked up my laptop... "We never sell Gateways like this -- Can I ask you why this one?" To which agreed to, but only after checking out... :)


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Mmm, to provide slightly more insight -- the Gateway i5 processor was the error in the above reference. The laptop was supposed to contain an i3 + Blu-ray for $500 (which is of course not too shabby); however, Gateway mislabeled their i5 line with the i3 stickers/UPCs. Thus those who bought the $500 i3 deal actually got a laptop with the better chip. ]]>Feb 16th 2010 3:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
Actually I think there was a statement by Gateway that said they ran out of i3 chips and instead of waiting for a new shipment, they just filled em with i5s.
Not 100% sure if it was legit though]]>Feb 16th 2010 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
Chill out hahahaha why would I even want to watch bluray on a 15.6" screen. The whole point is that it has HDMI out so I can play em on my tv, meaning I won't have to buy a stand-alone bluray player. And seeing as how TVs are plugged in to a nearby outlet, I'm sure the laptop will be able to as well, so no battery life problem]]>Feb 16th 2010 4:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
To Cherryboom's point, PCs are getting close to throwaway electronics price but it's only throwaway now if you bought it for the wrong specs.

Battery life so far hasn't been semi-acceptable, the trackpad is awful... but the Win 7 Premium/BR/i5 is worth their weight. I bought this one to stay plugged in 99% of the time as a small, easily concealed 2nd BR player for the living room. Movie quality is more than sufficient and it can stream children YouTube videos for the little ones :)

To that point, my primary concern was having to use the trackpad (which is pretty awful) to navigate menus -- I've since remedied the situation by discovering Logitech's TouchMouse app for iPhone. Reviews are mixed, but I've come away extremely impressed with its sensitivity/accuracy -- I daresay the iPhone capability is better than the trackpad itself.


Now, if only they'd add a built in IR port to the iPhone/Touch, I'd have a true TV/BR remote, TV Guide, Netflix queuer and Tivo scheduler all in-one and retire my Harmony :)


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There is still a Gateway with similar specs that is $630 available at Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i3+Processor+-+Midnight+Blue/9739389.p?id=1218164404838&skuId=9739389
Is the MSI that much better than a Gateway?]]>Feb 16th 2010 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Thats actually the same one (just a different color).
I wouldn't buy it now though, since the new shipments have the stated i3 processors instead of i5, and the price has gone up $130]]>Feb 16th 2010 8:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Feb 16th 2010 3:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
Not only that, you also should HAVE waited.... ;)]]>Feb 16th 2010 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/You maek me feel not smart:(]]>Feb 16th 2010 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
will have to wait a few more months before the final decision]]>Feb 16th 2010 4:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Feb 16th 2010 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
Well I suppose you are right but eh.....how bout being able to watch bluray at a person's place who's got HDMI but no bluray?

Frankly, BD-R media is still so expensive that I suppose you can chalk up the excitement to not much more than people wanting to get more bang for their buck. ]]>Feb 16th 2010 4:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/i agree to a point but its nice bein able to carry my whole movie collection anywhere not just my old dvds. and that bein said i hardly buy dvds any more ]]>Feb 16th 2010 4:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
That's a good point. I agree that it would be frustrating not to be able to watch certain movies on the go just because I didn't have a Blu-ray drive in my laptop, because in that scenario I'm not wanting Blu-ray to enjoy the crispness of HD on a tiny panel, but rather so I can just watch the movie itself.]]>Feb 16th 2010 5:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Feb 16th 2010 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
This page on Intel's site has a way for you to compare specs of various processors (though you can't simultaneously compare processors across different families): http://ark.intel.com/

Just off the top of my head, my understanding is that i3 processors are not all quad core (in fact I think none of them are quad core), i5 processors I believe have less cache, and i7's are supposedly the range-topping models, though some newer i5 chips have feature edges over older i7 chips. It's just Intel over-convoluting the waters (again), and I think they're all based on the same architecture but are artificially limited for marketing purposes, kind of like down-level SKUs of NVIDIA and ATI graphics cards.]]>Feb 16th 2010 4:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nehalem_(microarchitecture)

Read this. For the most part, if that page doesn't make sense, buy whatever you can afford. ]]>Feb 16th 2010 5:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/
Click the "did you mean" link. That link never works here. ]]>Feb 16th 2010 5:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Feb 16th 2010 4:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Feb 16th 2010 5:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Feb 16th 2010 5:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/msi-c-series-with-core-i3-and-blu-ray-options-available-for-as-l/Feb 16th 2010 6:10PM