MSI GS30 2M Shadow - Intel Gen 5

OK so here it is, the GamingDock. It's huge, measuring at 364.4 x 209 x 197.7mm. That's pretty much a Mini-ITX desktop already, in fact it's actually bigger than some Mini-ITX setup. The front of the GamingDock is a set of speaker – my take on front...

The MSI GS30 Shadow is an interesting product. On one hand, it is a lightweight and portable laptop with a very capable processor and integrated graphics. But once the laptop is connected to the GamingDock, it turns into one beastly gaming machine that...

First, the MSI GS30 with GamingDock retails at RM10,999, that's a crazy amount to pay for a 13-inch laptop, it all comes to how you perceive its value to be very honest. In my case, I will consider the MSI GS30 to be the perfect machine for both gaming...

The MSI GS30 is not your typical gaming laptop. Weighing just 1.2kg, it is lighter than the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air.Here's the catch: It is equipped with integrated graphics that are barely better than the graphics on the MacBook Air or any other...

The unfortunate part of the MSI GS30 Shadow is that it's not perfect, and that is really what I was looking for. An Ultrabook-style notebook that can be docked with a discrete GPU when at home or at the office, with more accessories and connectivity...

MSI is onto something here - in our opinion it really needs to double-down on the eGPU strategy and to make it a cornerstone of its enthusiast notebook offerings. Firstly, we reckon that the dock expansion slot should be included as standard on all MSI...