MSI X-Slim X340 Launch Event in Singapore with a Touch Of Fashion – Video Within

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I was invited to the MSI X-Slim X340 Launch Event at Vivocity Singapore. It was held at Serenity Restaurant and it involves the media, bloggers and forum members. I could not believe that there are so many people with DSLRs snapping happily at the event (I am also one of them 🙂 ). Here is my event coverage.

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Before I start, here is a short video of the event overview.

There were many people and all of us were asked to take a picture with the MSI “Power” girls. Look at how happy he is.

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Here are some more shots of the reception area and the girls.

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Each of us were given goodies bag that consist of the product guide of MSI for 2nd quarter, a wrist band watch, a MSI pen, a water bottle (?!) and a very nice game figurine.

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When we enter the restaurant, we were greeted by the stars of the day, the MSI X-Slim X340. Many people began crowding around the units and snapping pictures of them.

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Here is the white one.

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And this is the black.

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You can see the seriousness in their eyes when they are “playing” with the X340.

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And also how concentrated the photographers are when they are taking the slim looking X340.

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The ambience at Serenity Restaurant is nice. It has naturally light penetrating into the premise and today (1st June 2009) is also their 1st year anniversary. Congrats!

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The event started with a presentation by MSI and some questions and answers. Prizes (2 movie tickets, courtesy of Golden Village) were given out.

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Here is the team that organizes this event.

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He is the compere for the day.

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Two of the interesting ones are asking the audiences to selected one of the 3 items layout on the table. It is supposingly that one of  them holds the X340. The three items are an envelope, a folder and a plastic folder. To the amazement of everyone, all of them contain the X340. Here is a screen capture (forgot to take a picture).

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Anyway, the next question is to judge the weight of the X340. Three items again, a watermelon, a 1.5 litres of mineral water and a Her World Brides magazine. Again, the X340 which weighs 1.3kg is the winner (even the magazine is heavier at 1.375kg)

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Here are a few more shots of the audiences and photographers.

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Next, we were treated to a display of the MSI X340 by the models. You can see them in the video that I have compiled.

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Not forgetting the bloggers. You may recognize some of them if you frequent their blogs.

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Finally, the event ends with a lucky draw of ONLY one person who will get the MSI X-Slim X340.

Tossing the name cards into the air.

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And the winner is ….

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Here are some of the shots that I have taken on the X340. Personally, I think that it is really light at 1.3kg. The thickest portion of the laptop is just 19.8mm and the thinnest is a mere 6mm! I like the Power On button.

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But I hate the touchpad. It is the same design as Wind U100.

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The laptop comes with a 4-cell battery that is supposed to last 4 hours (according to MSI people). There will be an 8-cells battery but I guess that will add a few hundred grams to it.  Anyway, it is not available yet. The laptop should come with a 320 GB hardisk. The MSI X-Slim X340 is on retail now at SG$1,599 and it comes with 2 years warranty.

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The keyboard is thin and flat. It is that type of either you love it or hate it kind of keyboard.

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On this slim design, it still has 2 USB port, VGA port, HDMI port and a card slot.

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And it comes with a 1.3 MegaPixels webcam

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Here is a screen shot of the CPU. It is a Penryn Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo SU9400 with ULV.

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Click Here to Corbell Website (Representative of MSI in Singapore)

I am quite puzzle by the specs in the MSI Asia website. It states a Core Solo but what I see on the unit is Core Duo. I will check it out with MSI people. MSI (representative from Corbell) has replied my queries.

Updated: 2nd June 2009

MSI X-Slim X340 13″ Notebook

  • Intel SU3500 1.4GHz
  • 13″ WXGA+ Glare LCD Display
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 320GB SATA HDD (*After Free Upgrade)
  • Window Vista Basic (*Free upgrade to Vista Home Premium)
  • 802.11 b/g/n Wireless
  • Bluetooth
  • 1.3 M Webcam
  • Built in Card Reader
  • 4 cells lithium polymer battery
  • Liteweight @1.3 Kg Only
  • 2 Years Limited Local Warranty
  • 1st Year International Warranty

*FREE: Optical Mouse + Notebook Carrying Bag

Price Incl 7% GST: $1,599


Below is the MSI Asia X340 link.

Click Here to Check Out MSI X-Slim X340 Website

Ok, this is really the end of the MSI X-Slim X340 Launch Coverage now. Hope you enjoy it.
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