MSI launches Radeon HD 545V-boasting CX705MX laptop
By Laura June 
posted May 6th 2010 4:37AM
posted May 6th 2010 4:37AM
Taipei-MSI recently added the CX705MX, a supersized 17.3" laptop equipped with the ATi Radeon HD 545V discrete graphics card, to its Classic notebook computer series. It is clad in color film print (with MSI's exclusive classy cross hatch design) for extra protection against scratches and wear. The 45-degree beveled edge construction is unique to MSI. Mobile computing was never so classy.
MSI Marketing Director Sam Chern points out that the CX705MX comes equipped with the ATi Radeon HD 545V discrete graphics card for excellent multimedia performance and that, despite the oversized screen, this notebook is a lightweight, tipping the scales at less than 3kg. Add to that the stylishly elegant body, graced with MSI's own cross hatch design, the CX705MX allows you and your friends to enjoy an audio/visual feast whenever and wherever you like.
MSI CX705MX Notebook Launched
LOHAS with class
Chic cross hatch design color film print: The MSI classic CX705MX laptop computer comes with 45-degree beveled edges. What's more, the cross hatch design color film print coating on the cover and wrist rest areas not only prevents scratches and wear, it gives this mean machine a dark crystal-like luster.
MSI's exclusive Chiclet keyboard: The CX705MX uses the newest independent Chiclet keyboard for a comfortable, solid touch and fewer typos when you're typing. The shimmering cross hatch design on the lid and wrist areas gives this laptop a minimalist style you won't find in other notebook computers.
Brilliant sights and sound
ATi Radeon HD 545V discrete graphics card: The CX705MX comes with the high end ATi Radeon HD 545V discrete graphics card for outstanding display performance, exquisite picture quality, and brilliant colors.
16:9 cinema ratio backlit LED display: The CX705MX boasts a 17.3" LED backlit screen with cinema-class 16:9 ratio, superb resolution, and viewability increased by 14%. You'll never again be bothered by dark edges when watching high resolution DVDs.
Embedded subwoofer: The CX705MX comes with two 2-watt speakers and a subwoofer embedded in the base which work in concert with the discrete graphics card and 17.3" theater-class screen to give you the perfect audio/video experience.
Smart ECO Solution
MSI's exclusive ECO Engine Power Saving Technology: The CX705MX comes with MSI's Engine Power Saving Technology which allows you to select from among five power management levels-Video Game, Film, Presentation, Word Processing, and Turbo Battery, to automatically adjust screen brightness, on/off and sleep mode, and processing performance settings to give your battery flexibility and maximum use on each charge.
MSI Marketing Director Sam Chern points out that the CX705MX comes equipped with the ATi Radeon HD 545V discrete graphics card for excellent multimedia performance and that, despite the oversized screen, this notebook is a lightweight, tipping the scales at less than 3kg. Add to that the stylishly elegant body, graced with MSI's own cross hatch design, the CX705MX allows you and your friends to enjoy an audio/visual feast whenever and wherever you like.
MSI CX705MX Notebook Launched
LOHAS with class
Chic cross hatch design color film print: The MSI classic CX705MX laptop computer comes with 45-degree beveled edges. What's more, the cross hatch design color film print coating on the cover and wrist rest areas not only prevents scratches and wear, it gives this mean machine a dark crystal-like luster.
MSI's exclusive Chiclet keyboard: The CX705MX uses the newest independent Chiclet keyboard for a comfortable, solid touch and fewer typos when you're typing. The shimmering cross hatch design on the lid and wrist areas gives this laptop a minimalist style you won't find in other notebook computers.
Brilliant sights and sound
ATi Radeon HD 545V discrete graphics card: The CX705MX comes with the high end ATi Radeon HD 545V discrete graphics card for outstanding display performance, exquisite picture quality, and brilliant colors.
16:9 cinema ratio backlit LED display: The CX705MX boasts a 17.3" LED backlit screen with cinema-class 16:9 ratio, superb resolution, and viewability increased by 14%. You'll never again be bothered by dark edges when watching high resolution DVDs.
Embedded subwoofer: The CX705MX comes with two 2-watt speakers and a subwoofer embedded in the base which work in concert with the discrete graphics card and 17.3" theater-class screen to give you the perfect audio/video experience.
Smart ECO Solution
MSI's exclusive ECO Engine Power Saving Technology: The CX705MX comes with MSI's Engine Power Saving Technology which allows you to select from among five power management levels-Video Game, Film, Presentation, Word Processing, and Turbo Battery, to automatically adjust screen brightness, on/off and sleep mode, and processing performance settings to give your battery flexibility and maximum use on each charge.
Am I missing something?
@Spaldinggreat You and me both. I don't know anything about the 545v but everything else seems like last years tech. Also, they didn't mention the subwoofer which is something that actually sets this rig, slightly, apart. Name a price of under 500 and I might listen, without it I feel like I came here just to read a comment like yours.
@Spaldinggreat Would be great if it has an augmented screen. Opinions*. http://j.mp/msi-cx705mx-impressions
'Intel Core 2 Duo'?? I thought the latest and greatest laptop CPUs these days are Core I5 and I7. This is a huge laptop, where is the big powerful powerful CPU for it?
@mukatuna
Core 2 Duos are powerful dude, benchmarked against one another the core i5 doesn't pull that far ahead...
It's cheaper with core 2's and it's not like it's a gaming laptop anyway...the biggest workhorse it needs is playback, and it's got it's bases covered with the new Radion chipsets.
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@Bakerdk But isn't the powerdraw lower on the i5 and i7, also, AFAIK the price/performance is better in the i5. As the c2d also get more outdated their prices are also getting higher, much like what happens with graphics cards after they stop getting produced even if something newer that is better comes out at the same or a cheaper price point.
@juanvaldez
I'm curious about this. Which products increase in value over time? I understand you said some GPUs, but which ones, specifically?
17.5 in and it can't do 1880p?!!!
It ain't HD if it ain't 1080p. It's not like it would be a hard feat...
Hmmmm...
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@Bakerdk
Actually, It would be HD if it weren't 1080p. The HD standard these days is 720p. 1080p is just considered "Full HD"
WTF is Radeon HD 545v?
@Dahis
It's a misprint. It has to be :/
@Dahis Rebranded Radeon HD 4550
Dont most onboard graphics chips give you HD video capabilities??
"...giving this bad boy HD video capabilities"
Was thinking of buy MSI laptop but they missing 2 key features that I really like. It doesn't have back-lite keyboard and the chiclet Keyboard. Otherwise I've would of got one.
@cdf74dc9 Perhaps you've already bought or meant you were considering this. This says it'll have a chiclet in the press release, nothing on backlit keyboard though. You know what it will have though? Stickers.
a 17.5" 1600x900 panel.
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What's going on Engadget ? Don't publish these craps please. :(
If this POC costs more than $600 when it drops it'll be a ripoff. Actually if it costs more than the box it ships in ...
I'd buy one for $450 right now.
Pretty sure I can get a NIB HP HDX18 with 1920x1080, a Q9000 and 9800GT for cheaper than this.