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MSI MS-1057 CORE 2 DUO NOTEBOOK

The MSI MS-1057 "whitebook"


MSI builds plenty of high-quality products, and most of them are very unique and innovative.  The MS-1057 is one of those products.  It has a small, compact form factor, a 12.1" WXGA display, and best of all, is compatible with the Core 2 Duo Mobile CPU.  It comes with Intel GMA 950 graphics, obviously not designed for gamers, but that's fine for work.  We'll build a gamer's notebook another day...

The MS-1057 does not come with some things you've come to expect from newer models of portables:  SATA HDD interface, DVI-I port, docking station interface, slot-load drive, CF slot, and I was hoping to someday have a backlit keyboard on a notebook too...

Specifications of the MS-1057 from the MSI Website:

MS-1057    
   
Based on the Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset (w/ Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950)
12.1" WXGA Widescreen Super Glare TFT Display
Optional 802.11 a/b/g wireless connection / Built-in Bluetooth Connection
Built-in Super-Multi drive (supports DVD RAM)
5 short-cut keys: Power on, Email, Internet, Wireless LAN, Personal Setting
   
Available Colors:

 
Supports

  

 
Click here to download the latest BIOS file that supports Intel Merom 667MHz processor
 
Download product spec sheet
 
Download MS-1057 Installation Guide
 
MSI Part No: MS-1057
   
 
Processor Best paired with Intel® Core™ Duo processors
Chipset Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset
Graphics & Video Module Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Main Memory DDR2 533/667 SO-DIMM x 2 slots, MAX: 2GB
Display 12.1" WXGA Widescreen Super Glare TFT display
PC Cards Slot Express Card x 1
Card Reader SD/MMC/MS/MS-Pro 4-in-1 Card Reader
Hard Disk Drive Supports 2.5 " 9.5mm IDE HDD with Ultra ATA-100 up to 120 GB
Optical Drive Built-in Super-Multi Drive (supports DVD RAM)
LAN/Modem Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN and modem Module
Wireless LAN Optional
I/O Ports
15 Pin Mini D-Sub x 1
USB 2.0 Port x 3, IEEE1394 Port x 1
Mic-in Port x 1, Headphone Out x 1
Modem Port x 1, LAN Port x 1
Audio Realtek ALC 882H, SoundBlaster™ Compatible (support Dolby)
Short-Cut Keys Power on, Email, Internet, Wireless LAN, Personal Setting
Battery Pack & Life Li-ion 8 cells battery (4400mAh)
AC Adapter 19V DC, 65W/Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Dimension 11.93" (W) x 8.86" (D) x 1.10~1.18" (H)
Weight < 4.5 lbs (complete system)
     
 
* MSI recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional for Mobile Computing

 


     
 

 

 
  Table Of Contents Next: Installing the CPU, Memory, HDD, and wireless
     
     1. Introduction  
     2. The MSI MS-1057 "whitebook"  
     3. Installing the CPU, Memory, HDD, and wireless  
     4. Conclusion  
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

 

 



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