Notebook specifications
A fan on the left side of the case is responsible for removing waste heat from the MSI A6400-Ci507. Dell latitude e6400 battery The fan sometimes stops moving when the computer isn’t doing anything. With light exertion such as surfing the net, the fan starts up at a low speed and is barely audible. Dell latitude d620 battery
With heavy use, the fan becomes more noticeable, producing a continuous, slightly high-frequency tone. Once the period of stress is over,Dell latitude d630 battery the fan always returns very quickly to a lower speed. Even under full load, the noise was not irritating, or even very loud. Dell inspiron 1526 battery With the notebook on idle in a quiet environment, all you hear is the hard drive spinning at 30.8 dB(A) and an inconspicuous murmur from the fan. Dell inspiron 6400 battery
Our measurements also speak in the MSI’s favour. With the notebook in idle, Dell inspiron 1501 battery our noise level monitor gave an average reading of 31.2 dB(A). It was slightly louder when playing a DVD, at 36.1 dB(A). Under heavy use it was different again; Dell vostro 1000 battery we measured a maximum of 43.2 dB(A), which is clearly audible. Very occasionally the fan reached a peak of 49 dB(A), which is very loud for a notebook, during the stress test (100% CPU and GPU usage with Prime95 and Furmark). But this is very unlikely to occur under normal circumstances. Dell vostro 1520 battery Usually the fan runs at a constant level under heavy use, producing the noise level previously stated.Dell inspiron 1720 battery
The MSI A6400-Ci507’s temperature management is exemplary. Dell vostro 1500 battery There is no problem having it on your lap. With heavy use, the temperature on the top of the base unit can rise to 32.5 degrees Celsius in the centre of the keyboard. On the bottom, the maximum is 36 degrees Celsius, Dell latitude d820 battery also in the centre. The touchpad and the left side of the palm rest feel warmest under heavy use. But it is only a slight increase in temperature. Overall the notebook doesn’t feel too hot to the touch or for your lap, even with full load.Dell latitude d830 battery
In idle the warmest point on the top side of the base unit is the left palm rest at 26 degrees Celsius; dell studio 17 battery the processor is situated below it. On the underside, the maximum is 27 degrees in the area near the air vent. These are very good readings for the notebook. Dell studio 15 battery It is a result of the efficient cooling system, the lack of a powerful dedicated graphics card and also the Intel Core i5-2410M’s energy saving modes.dell studio 1535 battery
The MSI A6400-Ci507 S comes equipped with almost everything that the first-time buyer,Toshiba PA3534U-1BRS office user or ordinary consumer could expect from such a reasonably priced laptop. Here is a short summary of its good and bad points.toshiba pa3535u-1brs battery
The wedge-shaped, slim case makes an excellent impression with its silver-coloured aluminium-look finish; hp pavilion dv2000 battery but the glossy screen is not ideal in difficult lighting conditions. You can’t think of this model as a pure multimedia machine, because of the lack of dedicated graphics card, so it would have made more sense to have a matt screen.hp pavilion dv6000 battery
The user gets a lot for his money in terms of processing power and hardware.hp pavilion dv9000 battery The Intel Core i5-2410M working away inside the machine is a fast mid-range processor. As well as the usual activities like internet surfing and office tasks, the processor is not defeated even by more demanding video clips. Four USB ports have been included, two of them USB 3.0.hp compaq 6710b battery
We were also impressed by the battery life which is quite decent for an entry-level notebook, compaq presario cq60 battery though during web surfing it is no more than average for this class of machine. The case is also convincing, remaining very cool with heavy use. We were able to work with the MSI on our lap even under stress, IBM thinkpad r60e battery without scorching our thighs. You can also say positive things about the fan. In idle mode it is quiet, and with moderately heavy use it’s still not too loud.Lenovo thinkpad r60 battery
The keyboard and touchpad are also comfortable to use,Lenovo thinkpad t60 battery though MSI could make some improvements to the touchpad. The single rocker button gets very tiring for the finger when you’re doing a lot of dragging and dropping, as you have to press relatively hard to do a left click.Lenovo thinkpad x60 battery
Overall the MSI A6400-Ci507 S is a good notebook for someone looking for reasonable performance, IBM thinkpad X60S battery lots of ports and relatively long battery life, for a low price. If the glossy display and the somewhat cumbersome touchpad buttons don’t concern you, you should take a closer look.Lenovo thinkpad t500 battery
I was impressed by the quality the moment the notebook was delivered. At first glance, Lenovo thinkpad t61 battery you believe that the laptop is made of brushed aluminum. However, you see that it is only plastic at second glance. Nevertheless, the MSI's looks is great and seems high-end.Lenovo thinkpad r61 battery
Since I'm actually only used to 13" and smaller notebooks, Lenovo thinkpad t400 battery 15.6" was quite a change. Anyway, I was very surprised about how light the notebook is despite its weight.Lenovo thinkpad t410 battery
I experienced the first disappointment when I opened it – a glare screen.Lenovo x300 battery Unfortunately, this kind of display is built into every consumer laptop, which especially has an impact on surfing or watching videos outdoors. If you are accustomed to a matt display, like I am, you are dazzled by the "great" colors at first.Lenovo x200 battery But you also quickly notice the drawbacks. You see almost nothing on the screen in direct sunlight. The resolution of 1366x768 is today's standard and could have a higher resolution in some situations.Lenovo 3000 v100 battery
The keyboard with its numpad is well-conceived. Lenovo 3000 v200 battery The keystrokes are pleasant and pending calculations are facilitated by the numpad. MSI has done everything right here. Lenovo 3000 c200 battery
The processor is a second generation Intel Core i5. Lenovo ideapad s10 battery It has a clock rate of 2.3 GHz and can clock up to a max of 2.0 with enabled Turbo. Therefore, you can activate additional computing power when required. The graphics unit, HD 3000, is incorporated into the new Sandy Bridge processors.Fujitsu lifebook t4215 battery Consequently, there's no need for an additional graphics card. The graphics card is fast enough for older games. But higher resolutions, detail levels, etc. aren't possible without causing major stuttering.Fujitsu lifebook t4210 battery
The 4GB RAM is today's standard and the hard disk has a sufficient capacity with 500 GB, Fujitsu lifebook t4220 battery too. However, the configuration is overall average, but is more than enough for the normal user for mobile use.Fujitsu lifebook t5010 battery
The laptop's sound quality and the general volume are good.apple a1175 batteryYou don't hear the laptop in office mode and the fan rotates, if at all, very quietly. You however start to hear the notebook in games, like StarCraft II. The speakers are good considering the conditions. However they are concentrated on trebles and have little bass.apple a1185 battery
Overall, a very solid all-round notebook that can provide you with a lot of fun.apple a1189 battery Both weight and the fairly long battery life, for a 15.6" notebook, speak for the MSI C. The looks also stand out from the gray mass of laptops at first glance. However, you can't expect to hold an aluminum notebook in your hands for this price.acer aspire 5920 battery
The low temperature build-up on the case and the fan which was quiet in (almost) every situation.acer aspire 5050 battery You also get four USBs, two of them in the latest 3.0 version - which is not yet standard for this price range. We also liked the decent performance of the processor.acer aspire 5100 battery
Other low-priced, entry-level, 15-inch office/ multimedia laptops of all brands. A machine with similar hardware is the Dell Inspiron 15R (N5110). Other rivals at a similar price include the Schenker Xesia E510, the Sony Vaio EB3E, the Acer Aspire 5253, and the Samsung RC510.
