STACK #224 June 2023

TECH FEATURE

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Microsoft’s latest and greatest OS comes preinstalled on all MSI laptops – either the Home version or Pro, depending upon model – offering cutting edge security and productivity features in a friendly, easy-to-use package.

lock switch or shutter, depending on the model. Tobii Aware adds further privacy, blurring the screen when the user looks away. Other top inclusions include a white backlit keyboard, while Bluetooth v5.3 joins the latest Wi-Fi 6e protocol, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The Prestige keeps things quiet thanks to MSI’s Dynamic Cooler Boost, maintaining less than 35dB background noise, which is great news for the office. The Prestige is ultra-light, too, ranging from a mere 990 grams to a still quite svelte 1.9kg. Summit Combining postmodern design with the latest in tech, with its 360-degree Flip design the MSI Summit laptops are dressed to impress.

With their Modern, Prestige, and Summit ranges, MSI really have all the bases covered for those looking for a productivity laptop that packs the latest and greatest tech at a realistic price. Words Bec Summer

Modern Slim, powerful, and stylish, MSI’s Modern laptops are loaded with all you need to pursue your passions, whether at work or at play. With both 14- and 15.6-inch screen models available, there’s a screen size to suit, and specifications that impress. All of MSI’s Modern laptops pack the latest Intel 13th Gen processors, so whether you opt for i5 or i7 you’re getting bleeding edge technology. You won’t be caught short on memory or storage, with all of the Modern laptops shipping with a sizeable 16GB of onboard DDR4 RAM, coupled with speedy 512GB SSD M.2 drives. When you’re staring at a screen for extended periods you want it to be a good one, and MSI deliver with 60Hz IPS displays on all Modern models, offering crisp Full HD vision, with Iris Xe graphics onboard. Connectivity-wise, you’re sorted with four USB ports, HDMI out, audio jack and a MicroSD card reader, while Bluetooth v5.2 and Wi-Fi 6 are also supported. Neat extra features abound, from an

enlarged touchpad and an HD webcam to a numeric keypad at the right of the white backlit keyboard. And at anywhere from just 1.4 to 1.7kg in weight, all Modern laptops are ultra light, and ultra-portable. Prestige Work-life balance is the goal with the MSI Prestige range, which has been designed to go above and beyond expectations for a typical business and productivity laptop. Available in 13.3-, 14-, and 16-inch sizes, all Prestige models ship with the latest

Choose from two top-spec models, the E14 Flip Evo or E16 Flip Evo. Either way you get the latest 13th Gen Intel i7 processor running proceedings, alongside 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage in the E14, or a huge 1TB in the E16.

i5 or i7 13th Gen intel processors, with 16GB of RAM, alongside nippy 256GB or 512GB NVMe SSD M.2 drives. While the

That “Flip” in their names is there with good reason, as both Summit models can be folded back for a tablet-like experience, both featuring 16:10 ratio touchscreens ideal for finger or MSI pen usage. The E14 delivers QHD+ resolution at up to 60Hz, while the E16 packs FHD+ at up to 165Hz. Being the top of the MSI line of productivity machines, all the headline features from their other series – including Wi-Fi 6e, high-level security, hi-res audio, wide range of ports (including HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, and USB 3.2) – feature, in a slim package that still weighs in at just 1.59kg (E14) or 2.1kg (E16).

two smaller models bring Full HD+ – that’s 1920 x 1200 pixels – 16:10 ratio IPS screens, the Prestige 16Evo ups the ante with a sharp 16-inch, QHD+ resolution of 2560 x 1600. All models pack in Intel Iris Xe graphics processing, too. Security is crucial, and the Prestige offers fingerprint login, as well as either a webcam

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