MSI Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Windows 7 Home Premium Black

  • Brand : MSI
  • Product family : Megabook
  • Product name : CX640-018UK
  • Product code : CX640-018UK
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Long product name MSI Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Windows 7 Home Premium Black :

    CX640-018UK - Intel Core i5-2410M (3M Cache, 2.30 GHz), 15.6" HD LED Glare 1366x768, 4GB DDR3, 500GB HDD (5400rpm), nVIDIA Geforce GT520M DDR3 1GB, DVD Super-Multi, Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, 1.3M WebCam, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

  • MSI Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Windows 7 Home Premium Black :

    Refined Design

    Inspired by top-of-the-line luxury sedans and a design concept integrating external quality and internal performance, MSI created the CX640, two laptop computers characterized by unassuming sophistication and beauty. The jet black and silver color choices and brush finish underscore the unparalleled elegance of the CX640.

    Double protection for peace of mind

    The CX640 feature MSI’s own integrated software (Time Stamp technology) and hardware shock protection, providing two layers of data defense.

    Time stamp automatically backs up and restores information

    We've found ourselves scratching our heads after experiencing situations like these—your computer starts lugging; you get a virus from a download; you lose a file you forgot to save.
    The CX640 come with MSI’s Time Stamp which solves all problems dealing with data back up and restoration with one button. Preventing data loss couldn’t be simpler.

    *Time will vary with amount of data being backed up or restored.

    Rock-solid hard drive protection

    To safeguard against damage due to drops, the hard drive is placed in the safest place in the laptop and then packed in reinforced protection to form a sort of “air bag,” providing solid protection.

    Smart Brightness Adjustment for Optimal Lighting

    The CX640 automatically adjust screen brightness and power expended in accordance with the lighting in the surroundings, making computer use easier on your eyes, while minimizing power expended.

    Friendly Function Smart System

    The CX640 differ from other laptops in that they sport intuitive function keys to make it easier to turn on/off or make adjustments using frequently used functions. (E.g., adjusting screen brightness or volume, turning on/off the webcam, wireless network, mute, and standby)

    Instant scenario change

    Press the Fn key twice consecutively to quickly and easily change default wallpaper to go with different use scenarios (work, meeting, personal, home). Now, you can personalize your screen to match the task at hand.

    Clutter-free design

    In the past, computer cable connector designs did not take user convenience into consideration, so cable connectors got in the way of the mouse. The CX640’s cable connectors are all on the same side for obstruction-free mouse use.

    Cooler palm rest

    Due to the all-new heat dissipation design, the palm rest areas on the CX640 maintain a temperature close to that of the human body, so no matter how long you use your laptop, it still feels comfortable to the touch.

    "Convenience first" I/O design

    Commonly used I/O jacks, like USB ports, headphone jacks, and card reader slots, are placed where they are easily operated. Now, operating your computer is much easier as there is no need to hunt for frequently used I/O ports.

    Winning performance

    Boots up in half the time*

    The CX640 boot up twice as fast as traditional notebooks, cutting in half the amount of time you need to wait to actually start using your computer.

    Battery recharging 1.5 faster*

    The batteries in the CX640 recharge 1.5 times faster than those in traditional laptops, getting you up and mobile again that much faster.

    HiFre antenna performs better*

    MSI’s HiFre antenna design makes the wireless in the CX640 perform 1.3X better than traditional laptops, allowing them to find signals where other NBs can’t.

    *Performance varies with different hardware specs and environments.

    Intelligent power design

    The CX640 automatically switches mode to achieve ideal balance between graphics performance and extended battery life. When you are editing images or utilizing graphics-intensive programs, this smart technology automatically switches on for smoother operation. For less intensive tasks, the graphics mode automatically turns off, extending battery life.

  • Short summary description MSI Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Windows 7 Home Premium Black :

    MSI Megabook CX640-018UK, Intel® Core™ i5, 2.3 GHz, 39.6 cm (15.6"), 1366 x 768 pixels, 4 GB, 500 GB

  • Long summary description MSI Megabook CX640-018UK laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Windows 7 Home Premium Black :

    MSI Megabook CX640-018UK. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5, Processor model: i5-2410M, Processor frequency: 2.3 GHz. Display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6"), Display resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 500 GB, Optical drive type: DVD Super Multi. On-board graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics 3000, Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Home Premium. Product colour: Black. Weight: 2.6 kg

Specs
Design
Product colour Black
Display
Display diagonal 39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display surface Gloss
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model i5-2410M
Processor cores 2
Processor threads 4
Processor boost frequency 2.9 GHz
Processor frequency 2.3 GHz
System bus rate 5 GT/s
Processor cache 3 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket BGA 1023
Processor lithography 32 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename Sandy Bridge
Bus type DMI
FSB Parity
Stepping J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 2.0
PCI Express configurations 1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 23
ECC supported by processor
Memory
Internal memory 4 GB
Internal memory type DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 2 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory 8 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity 500 GB
Number of HDDs installed 1
HDD capacity 500 GB
HDD interface SATA
HDD speed 5400 RPM
Optical drive type DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
On-board graphics card
Discrete graphics card
On-board graphics card family Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency 650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID 0x116
Audio
Audio system SRS
Number of built-in speakers 2
Camera
Front camera resolution (numeric) 1.3 MP
Network
Wi-Fi
Networking features Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN
Bluetooth
Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
DVI port
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
Headphone outputs 1
S/PDIF out port
Microphone in
Docking connector
Charging port type DC-in jack

Ports & interfaces
ExpressCard slot
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
SmartCard slot
TV-out
Keyboard
Pointing device Touchpad
Full-size keyboard
Software
Operating system architecture 64-bit
Operating system installed Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Intel® Insider™
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel® Smart Cache
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel Demand Based Switching
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Intel 64
Execute Disable Bit
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Processor package size 37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets AVX
Embedded options available
Graphics & IMC lithography 32 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Identity Protection Technology version 1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Intel FDI Technology
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Intel Fast Memory Access
Processor ARK ID 52224
Conflict-Free processor
Integrated 4G WiMAX
Battery
Number of battery cells 6
Power
AC adapter power 90 W
Security
Cable lock slot
Weight & dimensions
Width 380 mm
Depth 260 mm
Height (front) 2.7 cm
Height (rear) 3.4 cm
Weight 2.6 kg
Features
Images Type Map
Other features
AC adapter included
Infrared data port
Graphics card family NVIDIA
Type PC
Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-17 18:40:53
Average rating:75
Uk has collected 35 expert reviews for MSI Megabook CX640-018UK laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Windows 7 Home Premium Black and the average expert rating is 75 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-08-17 18:40:53
Average rating:80
MSI manufactures everything from individual computer chips to full laptops and the CX640-018UK is a prime example of excellent components combining to form a great all round machine. Only a slight usability issue detracts from an excellent experience...
  • Good office performance, Good graphics performance, Decent features, Battery life...
  • Keyboard lacks quality, Build quality...
kitguru.net
Updated:
2011-10-27 04:03:27
Average rating:80
MSI have been releasing some very capable gaming and business systems in the last year. Today we are looking at their latest X460 machine, which is aimed at a user who demands maximum processing power. Our review machine is based around a powerful s...
  • great price point, Core i7 processor is ideal for really demanding duties, stunning battery life, good keyboard...
  • not ideal for gamers, screen isn't wonderful, gets warm and rather noisy under extended load, fingerprint magnet, Kitguru says: For the modest asking price, this is another fine machine from MSI, MSI X460-004US @ testfreaks.co.uk, Rating: 8.0, Pages: 1 2...
  • The X460 laptop is another powerhouse mid price machine from MSI. It is a small, perfectly portable chassis with a class leading Core i7 2630QM processor delivering plenty of power for heavy duty tasks such as 3D rendering and video encoding on the move...
vortez.net
Updated:
2013-06-14 20:12:37
Average rating:0
£550 inc. VATWe know MSI well for their excellence in the motherboard and graphics card sector but that isn’t their only focus. MSI provide products found in many other different departments – one such department is Notebooks. Behind this product-rang...
  • Great entertainment mobile system, Good battery life – up to 5 hours, USB 3.0, Layout accommodates workspace, Backup features, Good colour representation...
  • Touchpad buttons are stiffer than normal...
  • For under £600 does the CX640 deliver for a mid-range Notebook? We think it does. Taking into consideration all of the performance benchmarks we can clearly see that the CX640 gives good results for a Notebook. Our comparison may have revealed some bi...
kitguru.net
Updated:
2013-06-14 20:12:37
Average rating:70
MSI have been consistently releasing some of the finest enthusiast grade hardware in the last year and today we are looking at their competitively priced CX640 15.6 laptop which features a capable Core i5 processor, Nvidia discrete graphics, 500GB h...
  • good speaker system, competitive pricing, good processor, decent battery life...
  • weak Nvidia GPU, hard drive is very slow, dragging overall performance down significantly, build quality is average at best, keyboard is not great, trackpad is uncomfortable to use, Kitguru says: Not one of MSI's finer moments, but for the price it is wor...
  • We do admire MSI products, and consistently over the last year they have been producing quality graphics cards, motherboards and computer systems. We have to honest and say that the CX640 isn't one of the most memorable laptops we have tested in the last...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2013-06-14 20:12:38
Average rating:40
The new MSI CX640 is a 15.6in laptop with a new Intel Core i5-2410M processor running at 2.3GHz. It also has a dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT 520M graphics card and uses Nvidia's Optimus technology, which can switch between the Nvidia card and the Core i5...
  • A fast processor can't make up for the CX640's poor keyboard and terrible touchpad, and build quality isn't the best either...
tbreak.ae
Updated:
2016-12-15 21:04:48
Average rating:60
The MSI Classic series of laptop is their most basic laptop chassis, designed for general usage, but taking in the design aesthetics from some of their specialty series laptops. With that in mind, I’ll be reviewing the MSI CX640 can be considered to be...
  • Decent CPU performance; Looks elegant; Low fan noise...
  • Slow gaming performance; Slow HDD makes everything feel sluggish; Too much bloatware preloaded...
HEXUS.net
Updated:
2016-12-15 21:04:48
Average rating:60
Component manufacturer MSI has been making overtures in the laptop market for a couple of years now. Perhaps best known for its Apple-like X-series and netbook Wind lines, the Taiwan outfit's laptop ensemble stretches from the cheap and cheerful to mob...
tbreak.com
Updated:
2013-06-14 20:12:37
Average rating:60
The MSI Classic series of laptop is their most basic laptop chassis, designed for general usage, but taking in the design aesthetics from some of their specialty series laptops. With that in mind, I’ll be reviewing the MSI CX640 can be considered to be...
  • Decent CPU performance; Looks elegant; Low fan noise...
  • Slow gaming performance; Slow HDD makes everything feel sluggish; Too much bloatware preloaded...
itp.net
Updated:
2013-06-14 20:12:37
Average rating:80
The blurb on MSI's site for the CX640 says: Never Compromise. Your journey to an all-new world of laptop computers starts here. Does the CX640 deliver?From a performance standpoint we'd have to say not quite. While the machine offers potent app perform...
  • Considering its retail price and healthy performance, the CX640 is a sensible buy for cash strapped users...
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