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We have collected 2 reviews of the MSI GX660R. Experts rate MSI GX660R 8/10. Reviewsor.com helps you find reviews, best prices, user reviews of the MSI GX660R and MSI Laptops.
The least you can say is MSI isn't pulling any punches in its presentation of the GX660R. They quite simply claim that this model will give you an unrivaled laptop gaming experience. This is what we're going to find out! Like most gamer models the MSI GX660R is quite garishly and aggressively designed: angular shell and hood in glossy black plastic - watch out for finger marks - and orange diodes on the sides, back and front. MSI does however supply a little application allowing you to switch them off if you want. The keyboard offers comfortable, instinctive and quiet keying. Unfortunately the plastic around the keys tends to bend down into the shell when you press on it. This type of detail does worsen the overall impression somewhat. The touchpad didn't impress either. Not only is it not multi-touch, but it only measures 8 cm in width and the shell itself is 29.6 cm wide. Going for a larger touchpad would have meant you could guide the cursor over the entire screen without having to start your glide again so many times and without losing precision when you want to increase the cursor's speed of movement.
MSi is a Taiwanese component manufacturer that also produces laptops. The GX660R is the company's latest gaming machine and, apart from a slightly suspect keyboard, this is a great laptop that boasts serious performance, great sound and useful features at a competitive price. In keeping with its gaming credentials, the laptop features a garish design. The angular lines and fully customisable orange LED lights dotted around the chassis won't suit everyone, but will appeal to those who like their laptop to stand out. Build quality is excellent and the tough materials make this a laptop that will comfortably survive rigorous gaming use. Weighing in at 3.5kg, this is a surprisingly light gaming laptop and, while not spectacular, the 118-minute battery life isn't shocking for a machine this powerful. Spongy keyboard One slight disappointment is the spongy keyboard. You can feel it flexing beneath your fingers as you type, which is disconcerting, and it isn't as responsive as we would like. However, it is comfortable to use and you might not mind the action. The 15.6-inch screen offers a full high-definition (HD) 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution and is both detailed and bright.