Wielding the power of the notebook.

• Position: MSI S6000 - WHAT'S NEW? - Product/service evaluation

In a notebook computer, power and portability are key, and the S6000 from MSI Computer Corp., City of Industry, Calif., brings those features into a thin and lightweight design for people who need reliable multimedia, entertainment, and business capabilities. Weighing just five pounds, the sleek notebook combines a built-in optical drive with superb performance and long battery life in a portable 15.6" form factor.

With its Eco Engine power saving technology and Intel's Core i5 processors and turbo boost, the S6000 offers 30% improved performance. It has a 500 GB hard drive, 4 GB DDR3 memory, wireless LAN, integrated webcam, and chiclet keyboard. With the textured multi-touch touch-pad, users are able to rotate objects, scroll, and zoom in and out by using specific finger motions. Alternatively, there is a button to disable the touchpad to prevent mistakes that accidentally can occur from brushing against it while typing. Additionally, the S6000 employs MSI's EasyFace software to recognize the owner's unique...