Micro-Star International, or MSI, notebooks are well-known for their affordable and flexible design capabilities. From MSI, as well as from any other MSI notebooks provider, you can get either a complete computer system from a number of notebook series for gaming, multimedia or other purposes, or the barebones system to build upon yourself.

The MSI barebones systems are a great choice if you have the technology personnel to build your own systems to your specifications. You can also find MSI notebooks with any number of different system combinations if you don't have the expertise to build your own set of MSI notebooks.

When shopping for MSI notebooks, investigate the following options:

1. Browse the MSI notebooks list provided by MSI online;

2. Compare prices and specifications with other MSI notebooks providers;

3. Get great deals on MSI computers with refurbished and discount distributors.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Browse the MSI notebooks information and specifications available from MSI online

Information and prices for MSI notebooks are available online at the MSI website. Within the complete systems line, you can browse the features of each different series, including the professional series, the media series and the ultra-portable Wind series.

I recommend: Look at both MSI complete and barebones series, depending on your computing needs. You can also browse MSI distributors by state at the MSI website if you prefer to shop for MSI notebooks at a local computer retailer.

Check out the MSI notebooks list available from other online retailers

If you want to buy MSI notebooks online, you are not limited to the MSI website. Several other online computer retailers offer MSI notebooks for sale, as well as extensive MSI notebooks information that may be presented in a more easily digestible form than on the MSI page. Visit other computer retailers to compare prices and features with the notebooks available directly from MSI.

I recommend: RK Computers and PC Nation are two large online computer retailers that sell MSI notebooks and accessories. Both retailers also offer a selection of complete notebook systems and a limited selection of barebones products from MSI.

Get bargain prices from a discount or refurbished MSI notebooks provider

When buying MSI notebooks, especially if you are buying a large number of notebooks, you can find significant discounts online by shopping with a discount computer retailer or a distributor of factory refurbished systems. When shopping with a discount or refurbished retailer, check the product condition and description for each system next to the price to find out if it is new or refurbished.

I recommend: Datavision is a discount retailer for computer systems and accessories and sells MSI products from both the complete and barebones systems series. Mwave is a distributor of both new and refurbished systems and sells a range of MSI notebooks.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When buying MSI notebooks used or refurbished, check the warranty information and return policy available for the product before you buy. Most used or refurbished products will offer a limited warranty and returns for exchange only.