With Intel’s next generation Sandy Bridge Core processors under the hood, the F Series has plenty of oomph for casual gaming and entertainment. To offer the finest movie viewing experience they each have a built in DVD drive and HDMI-out, as well as MSI Cinema Pro Technology and MSI Premium Sound enhanced with THX TruStudio Pro to provide excellent surround sound effects. All three units have the fastest data transfer technology available via two USB 3.0 ports. Each is eligible for MSI’s one-year extended warranty as part of the “MSI Quality Assurance Program.”
FX420
The smallest form factor of the F Series, the 4.8 pound FX420 notebook has a 14-inch HD 16:9 wide screen display, and is powered by the Intel Core i3 or i5 processor, and delivers exceptional graphics via its AMD Radeon HD6470 discrete graphics card. (MSRP starts at $749.99).
FR720/FX720
The FX720 and FR720 are 17-inch members of MSI’s F Series of stylish notebooks, with strong mainstream performance and 16:9 wide screen display for multimedia enjoyment. Both come with a 720P HD Webcam.
Additional FR720 specs include:
- Processing horsepower from the Intel HRV Core i3-2310M (MSRP $709.99) or Intel HRV Core i7-2630QM (MSRP $899.99)
- Intel HD 3000 Graphics
Additional FX720 specs include:
- Intel Core i5-2410M (MSRP $849.99)
- Nvidia GeForce GT520M discrete graphic
