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MSI Laptops

bridster007 · 2013-12-01 23:18:33

I don't do any gaming at all, but want a good spec multi media 17" laptop that is good for multi tasking, HD streaming,video file conversions, photo's manipulation. Will be stationary in one position, so no worries for battery life/weight etc. Don't want a desktop, like to be able to close the lid. Is this overkill ?…

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02-12-2013 12:18am

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bridster007

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I don't do any gaming at all, but want a good spec multi media 17" laptop that is good for multi tasking, HD streaming,video file conversions, photo's manipulation. Will be stationary in one position, so no worries for battery life/weight etc. Don't want a desktop, like to be able to close the lid.

Is this overkill ?

http://www.dabs.ie/products/msi-ge70-2oe-238uk-i7-4700mq-8gb-1tb-17-3--nvidia-gtx-765m-win8-64-bit-9346.html?refs=51220000&src=2

My trusty Dell 6400 from 2006 can't handle it anymore - want something with quality build that will serve me again for at least 5 yrs.

Also considering Lenovo Z710. I have a Thinkpad X220 and like it a lot, especially the keyboard.

http://shop.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/z-series/z710/

Any thoughts appreciated.

I also notice that there seems to be no laptops out there with dedicated media control buttons for volume/mute/play/ff etc like the Dell 6400. Anyone know of anything in a 17" format ?

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