MSI GT683DXR-423US 15.6 inch Notebook Computer, 2GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM, 12GB RAM, 1TB HDD, SuperMulti DVD Burner, Windows 7 Home Premium, Black

The MSI GT683DXR-423US Notebook features a 15.6" viewable screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and an aspect ratio of 16:9. The display provides 1080p true HD entertainment and the screen is also LED-backlit so as to remain energy efficient. Graphics are provided by a dedicated GeForce GTx 570M GPU that utilizes 1.5GB of GDDR5 memory. To power the entire system, this notebook relies upon the quad-core 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU. It can be overclocked up to a speed of 2.9GHz. When you do need that extra speed, the MSI Turbo Engine button on the notebook allows you to decide when the processor should perform faster.

The notebook is also loaded with a more than ample 12GB of DDR3 RAM so that you can quickly run and switch between multiple programs. In addition, you will have two SATA 500GB hard drives that spin at the fast disk speed of 7200rpm. Plus, these disk drives are configured together in a RAID 0 for even faster throughput and a total storage capacity of 1TB.

For multimedia fun, there are four Dynaudio integrated speakers as well as a CD/DVD burner. For chatting or conferencing over the Internet, a webcam and microphone are integrated into the computer. If you want to connect to the Internet, the notebook supports 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and has a Gigabit Ethernet port. In terms of connecting external devices, this notebook features one eSATA port, two USB 3.0 ports, and three USB 2.0 ports. You can also wirelessly connect to Bluetooth devices. If you want to connect an external display, it includes HDMI and VGA ports.

With the HDMI port, you can watch HD movies on a bigger screen. For transferring files from your camcorder or camera, there is a built-in card reader that supports a variety of memory card formats. To make working with this notebook intuitive, easy, and fun, the keyboard features trim lights, a dedicated number pad, and a touchpad. Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.