MSI GT640

MSI GT640

Certainly well built, the 15.4-inch Intel Core i7-powered MSI GT640 gaming laptop is priced at Rs. 75,000, and is the smaller sibling of the 17-inch GT740. Seemingly well-specced, the laptop is built out of plastic and aluminium alloy, and features a brushed metal texturing on the palm-rest. All this doesn't make it seem as heavy as it is, going far beyond the impression of solidity by weighing in at 2.7kg (including battery). There are heavier 15.4 inch laptops, but we can safely assure you, carrying one of these in a backpack for an extended period of time is not a prospect we relish. Maybe that's why it comes in a cardboard carry case. The 15.4-inch screen is unfortunately just short of a full 1080p HD rating, with a resolution of 1680x1050, and a near ‘golden' 16:10 aspect. The colour accuracy was spot on, though the blacks certainly could have been darker. The laptop sports a well-built touch-sensitive keypad above the full size keyboard, with an array of dedicated hotkeys, including Bluetooth, Eco (display power saving presets), WiFi, media controls, webcam, and a programmable key.