MSI Intros Bravo EX628 Notebook [HDMI, Blu-ray, Intel Core 2 Duo, Integrated Webcam, Peace and Tranquility]

MSI has announced today the launch of their new 16-in Bravo EX628 notebook that they claim features the highest audio and video specs for an entertainment notebook. The Bravo EX628 is powered by an Intel Centrino 2 processor, a high-performance ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4670 graphics card, and a 16:9 aspect ratio LCD cinema display. The ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4670 discrete graphics card comes standard with 1MB of onboard memory.

MSI is certainly going out of their way to bill the Bravo EX628 as a multimedia powerhouse. They might be on to something with its integrated subwoofer and 16:9 aspect display certainly making for a reasonable performer, plus there’s a 1080p-capable HDMI port and Blu-ray drive. The EX628 offers a built-in HDMI digital terminal, E-SATA (USB Combo), and a 2.0MP webcam.

From the supplier specifications it would appear that you can customize the EX628 with up to 4GB of RAM, a choice of 160GB, 250GB or 320GB hard-drives and either a 6- or 9-cell battery. Rounding out the package are three USB 2.0 ports, eSATA, a 3-in-1 card reader, gigabit Ethernet, wi-fi b/g/n and optional Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.

On a lighter note, MSI goes into quite a spiel about the design of the machine. They make is sound like some kind of fashion innovation that promises to put you into a zen-like state when you use it. I found it fitting to quote the release, as there really is no way to improve on the original:

“MSI uses a color film printing technology to create graceful wave patterns on the EX628 to convey a laid-back and tranquil feeling. This wave pattern makes every moment spent using the EX628 feel natural, helping you forget all of life’s worries. With MSI’s unique conceptual design approach, every detail is given special consideration. Even the border of the keyboard is designed to slowly blend from deep black to light silver, making the EX628 an example of evolution in high fashion.”

No word yet on when or where you will be able to buy the Bravo EX628 or how much it will actually cost, but if it lives up to the hype you just might see it on the runways of Milan just in time for the release of the latest fall fashions.