My new laptop experience

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Hello Everybody,
Every time that I buy a present for myself, I like to share the experience with others.
Since non of my friends understand much about Computers, and my new notebook experiences NEEDED to be shared, i have decided to post it in here:p.
Before Reading: I am not an English native speaker and i am not very into technology, if I had made some mistake please try to understand.
For my birthday I wanted a new computer, since I needed a Windows laptop to work in some projects with my classmates. I had to get the notebook from the USA since it was already sold out in Taiwan. After using it for a couple of weeks it still surprises me. AND GOOD SURPRISES!! Not the usual disappointments that I get with IT products.
My two Laptops
Coming from a MacBook Pro 13” it took me several days to get used to Windows 8. A bit stressing at first, but now I enjoy the GS70 a bit more everyday:).
First impression
Bigger screen:
I was looking for a 17” laptop so it would be more practical to do my reports. And the mate coating allows me to see my photographs without reflections.
Clean palm rest
The GS70 only comes with 2 stickers on the palm rest, the 2 years warranty sticker, that will be taken out along with the plastic cover, and the Intel Inside Core i7 sticker, that won’t bother you since is small and black (which combines with the laptop design).
If you are concerned, you can find the rest of the sticker at the bottom side of the laptops.
Speaker test
I have always enjoyed listening to music; beside the two speakers the GS70 also comes with a woofer at the bottom, which delivers a better sound experience than the MacBook.
SteelSeries Keyboard
I have saw SteelSeries Keyboards in Europe, as my understanding is a very well-known brand for gamers because of its quality. Never had the opportunity to try them, to be sincere it does not disappoint you, feels like an external mechanical keyboard and you can configure the backlight colors easily as your convenience or mood.
It has a wide range of color to select, and three independent areas to setup.
Thin and Light
The notebook is extremely thin, about the width of two iPhones. And for a notebook of its size, it weighs only 2 Kilograms.
User Experience:
NO EYESTRAIN AT ALL!!!!!
I have always suffered from eye strain while using computers for more than one hour, with the mate coating and bigger screen, I can watch videos, even at outdoors for hours without any eye strain symptom.
Battery life
In my experience, while doing reports and watching movies, the battery lasted for 3.5 hours, although not as much as with the Macbook, but I get to have a bigger screen and better experience in outdoors.
Headphones
Is also the first computer that I have that can get the best from my headphones without an amplifier.
High build in quality
To be different with other computers, the GS70 feels solid with aluminum components. The weight is equilibrated, I can put it on some working machines, without fear that it might fell down.
Configurable internet priority
At home I rely on the 3G for internet, with limited bandwidth; I can set Skype as a priority and get a smooth conversation while surfing on the internet, and THIS SHOULD BE A MUST for all computers!!
Playing Metro Last Light
One of my classmate has installed Metro on my computer, I don’t usually play computers game, but the experience is quite addictive, good synchronization of sound and video.
Finally, the LOOK!
Although it is a “Gaming” computer, it can deliver a professional and stylish look, even more than a Macbook.
The Open box
Although it is not a Hermes bag, my boyfriend wanted to remember the moment. He hand-carried it from Los Angeles to Taipei
Outbox, not really my first choice, but after all I was interested on the notebook.
Opening it
Seal sticker and opening
Protection bag
Inside there is a dust bag, followed by a plastic bag.
Wait for it!
Finally there is another dust/scratch protection bag for the screen.
Hocus Pocus!
All Accesories
The Backpack
The backpack that it comes in with is not very girly, but it is very practical for carrying books and computers because of its square shape. And it comes with a protection sleeve for the computer in case you don’t want to use the backpack.
The Headset
Comes with a hidden microphone, is very practical to talk on the phone with it.
Best Computer Ever!!
Special Thanks to my dearest Andrea Rossi :cool: for the photos!

Answer 1

Quote from: lala101010;55031
Nice short review n unboxing! but do you have any keyboard and windows update problem?
About windows update problem, please see information below.
http://www.msi.com/service/faq/690.html