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Here are the two current offerings to the gaming world by Micro Star International!!! The 17.3 inch MS-1761 and the 15.6 inch MS-16F2.

Keep in mind these machines are very easily and heavily customizable.
Prices and Specs listed are for the base models and are subject to change and variation between retailers.

MS-1761 Photos and Specifications
Pricing from From : ~$1,015

Intel 2nd Generation Core i5-2430M, 2.4-3.0,32nm, 3MB, 35W
Operating System Optional
Mobile Intel® HM67 Express Chipset (Sandy Bridge)
8GB DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM, 2 x 4GB SODIMM (up to 32GB )
17.3" 1920x1080 FHD Matte-Type (Antie-Glare, Matte-type)
nVidia GeForce GTX 570M 1.5GB GDDR5, DX11 or GTX580M 2GB GDDR5
640GB 5400rpm 2.5" 9.5mm SATA II, 16MB
8X DVDRW Super Multi
Card Reader SD/SDHC/SDXC/XD/MSPRO/MS/MMC (support SD 3.0)
Video Camera 720P HD web camera
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN Built-In Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Built-in Wireless ABGN
LAN: 10/100/1000Mb

Interface 1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x Headphone-out jack
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
2 x USB 3.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI 1.4
1X eSATA Port
Audio HD Audio

Keyboard 103 keys Chiclet or Optional Steelseries Backlit Gaming Keyboard
Battery Pack & Life 9 cells Apprx 3-3.5 hours
AC Adapter Output: 19V, 9.47A , 180W
Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Dimension & Weight 8.6 lbs 16.85" (L) x 11.34” (W) x 2.17" (H)
1 Year Parts/Free Domestic Ground Shipping/Lifetime Toll-Free Technical Support

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MS-16F2 Photos and Specifications
Pricing from $965.00

Intel 2nd Generation Core i5-2430M, 2.4-3.0,32nm, 3MB, 35W
Operating System Optional
Chipset Mobile Intel® HM67 Express Chipset (Sandy Bridge)
8GB DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM, 2 x 4GB SODIMM (up to 32GB )
15.6" 1920x1080 FHD Matte-Type (Antie-Glare, Matte-type)
nVidia GeForce GTX 570M 1.5GB GDDR5, DX11 or GTX580M 2GB GDDR5
640GB 5400rpm 2.5" 9.5mm SATA II, 16MB
8X DVDRW Super Multi
Card Reader SD/SDHC/SDXC/XD/MSPRO/MS/MMC (support SD 3.0)
Video Camera 720P HD web camera
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN Built-In Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Built-in Wireless ABGN
LAN: 10/100/1000Mb

Interface 1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x Headphone-out jack
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
2 x USB 3.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI 1.4
1X eSATA Port
Audio HD Audio

Keyboard 103 keys Chiclet
Numberic Keyboard
Battery Pack & Life 9 cells
AC Adapter Output: 19V, 9.47A , 180W
Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
7.7 lbs (9 cell) 14.97" (L) x 10.24” (W) x 1.77" (H)
1 Year Parts/Free Domestic Ground Shipping/Lifetime Toll-Free Technical Support

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MSI Drivers located HERE:MSI Global ? Notebook - GT783(GT783R) More Links and information to come soon...

Issues have arisen with the use of 296.10 - I have rolled back to 295.73.
The notebook would crash with a "pink screen of death" on youtube videos fullscreen (and some games according to others).

Here is 295.73
http://ift.tt/29Zqqi8

Here is the thread about others having similar problems with 296.10
http://ift.tt/29Tyc9r

Latest Nvidia Driver for GTX 570m and 580m

Here is the Official MSI Barebones/Whitebook SITE:
http://ift.tt/29TyddL

HERE are the gaming tests for different GPU's.
GPU INFO / SPECS

HERE is a good place to start when comparing video cards.
GAMING TESTS / FPS

Screen size comparison between 17.3in vs 15.6in
http://ift.tt/29TxXLH

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'Where To Buy' MSI GT780/GT783 Notebooks

Friendly, reputable, and highly respected resellers, who freely volunteer their support to forum members:

1.) GenTech PC | Website | MSI 17" notebook site page | Tel#: 1-800-990-7945 | email: service@gentechpc.com | Contact: Ken Lee

2.) PowerNotebooks | Website | MSI notebook site page | Tel#: 1-877-711-1777 | email: Sales@PowerNotebooks.com | Contact: Donald Stratton

3.) Xotic PC | Website | MSI notebook site page | Tel#: 1-877-289-9684 | email: sales@xoticpc.com | Contact: Justin Nolte

4.) RK Computers | Website | MSI notebook site page | Tel#: 1-866-760-4998 | email: sales@rkcomputer.net | Contact: Rob M

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