When will there be new laptop chassis?

[Old Greg]

Any approximate dates for the arrival of new chassis?

The Msi GE40 looks nice

Looks like a new, sleek version of the skyfire, 14"... matt screen... 0.87 Inch thick.
Would be better without the eye things on the back of the lid though, bit gimmicky.

 

[keynes]

What are the specs?

 

[Old Greg]

From MSI website:

OPERATING SYSTEM
Operating System Windows 8
CPU
Type Intel® Core™ i7-4702MQ
Speed 2.2GHz; up to 3.2GHz w/ Turbo Boost
Cache 6MB
COLOR
Color Black
LCD
Size 14" HD+ Anti-Reflective
Resolution 1600 x 900 (16:9)
CHIPSET
Chipset Intel® HM87
GRAPHICS
GPU NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760M
Video Memory 2GB GDDR5
AUDIO
Audio Sound Blaster
Speaker 2
SYSTEM MEMORY
Spec 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz
STORAGE
HDD Capacity 750GB HDD (7200RPM)
HDD Interface SATA
OPTICAL DRIVE
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
COMMUNICATION
LAN Giga 10/100/1000
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Yes
SUPPLEMENTAL DRIVE
Card Reader SD (XC/HC)
WEBCAM RESOLUTION
Webcam 720P HD Webcam
I/O PORT
USB USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 1
ESATA NO
Video Port VGA x 1, HDMI 1.4 x 1
Audio Port Mic-in X 1, Headphone-out X 1
AC ADAPTOR
AC Power Adaptor Output: 19V DC, 90W
Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
BATTERY
Battery Pack 6 Cells
PHYSICAL SPEC
Dimension 13.35" (L) x 9.42" (W) x 0.87" (H)
Weight 4.4 lbs
WARRANTY
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years Limited Warranty (Includes 1 Year Global Warranty)

 

[Old Greg]

Pc specialist version of that would be pretty cool so we could choose windows 7 and SSD etc...Looking for any slim black 14" with matt screen really that looks good, by slim I mean under 26mm really not ultra book slim...the skyfire is a little on the podgy side lol I dont mind waiting for something better.

 

[scr280]

Pc specialist version of that would be pretty cool so we could choose windows 7 and SSD etc...Looking for any slim black 14" with matt screen really that looks good, by slim I mean under 26mm really not ultra book slim...the skyfire is a little on the podgy side lol I dont mind waiting for something better.

They already offer it, the skyfire 3 and GE40 share the exact same chassis. The skyfire just doesn't have the lights on the back

http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/laptop-computers/msi-laptops/43/
Shows the skyfire chassis model number

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Clevo-MSI-and-Compal-Barebones.99905.0.html
Second one down on table, same model number and lists the skyfire 3 as one of laptops using the chassis along with the GE40

 

[tom_gr7]

I'd quite like a small 14inch laptop for uni lectures. Using an old Netbook at the minute, which has served its purpose.

If i had the cash I'd definitely grab one though. Looks pretty smart.

 

[Old Greg]

They already offer it, the skyfire 3 and GE40 share the exact same chassis. The skyfire just doesn't have the lights on the back

http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/laptop-computers/msi-laptops/43/
Shows the skyfire chassis model number

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Clevo-MSI-and-Compal-Barebones.99905.0.html
Second one down on table, same model number and lists the skyfire 3 as one of laptops using the chassis along with the GE40

Well it is lol, It looked different in the msi website pics...Also what through me off is its listed as 0.87" Height which is 22mm, but the skyfire is listed as 29mm.