MSI PR621: First MSI Notebook with Portreplicator

MSI has announced the first laptop sporting the Portreplicator, but it’s not the rumored double-action USB/eSATA port you perhaps have heard of but an extension dongle with a lot more connectors on it. MSI PR621 is built on the Centrino 2 platform and sports an Intel Core 2 Duo under the hood and graphics powered by the Intel GMA X4500. Maybe not the most impressive piece of graphics, but since MSI is targeting the business market with this one it might not matter that much.

Press release follows after the break;

MSI PR621: First MSI Notebook with Portreplicator
Maximum security combined with Intel Centrino2 and vPro™ Technology

【Taipei】 The PR621 features the latest Intel® Centrino®2 with vPro™ Technology, for a new generation of notebooks that solve time-consuming, expensive IT problems. New advances in remote maintenance and proactive security are built right into the hardware, so you can spend less time securing machines and chasing down end-user problems.

Additionally, the PR621 gives business consumer the option of selecting the enhanced business-applicable port replicator. It is designed to save working space as well as being perfectly convenient, making it incredibly easy in offering a complete extension ports and cable managing service. Moreover, the PR621 provides a complete range of business application interfaces, 1.3 mega pixels webcam, full-sized keyboard, and an independent numeric keypad.

For the protection of business consumer’ confidential information, the PR621 also offers great security functions such as fingerprint reader. Through the recognition for your unique fingerprint, you can be sure that only you and no one else can use your computer.

The PR621’s 15.4 inch LCD monitor can provide you with the most excellent visual effect, and it only weighs 2.6 kilograms.

From the solid exterior as well the total safety dynamics within, the business consumer can feel confident and secure under any circumstances!

Intel® Centrino®2 with vPro™ Technology
Introducing Intel® Centrino®2 with vPro™ Technology, for a new generation of notebooks that solve time-consuming, expensive IT problems. New advances in remote maintenance and proactive security are built right into the hardware, so now you can spend less time securing machines and chasing down end-user problems.

Boost Security and Reduce Deskside Visits
– Quarantine infected notebooks
By disconnecting the end user’s OS from the network, then using an out-of-band (OOB) communication channel to deploy remediation software, fix the problem, and bring the PR621 back onto the network—with minimal interruption to user productivity.

– Protect against many classes of malicious attacks
By using Execute Disable Bit to provide hardware-based anti-virus protection.

– Block incoming threats proactively
Identify and stop them before they ever reach the OS using hardware-based In bound and outbound filtering.

– Ensure that critical applications are always up and running
With a ”watchdog” timer that works with third-party security applications, making sure that they stay up and running with regular, programmable ”heartbeat” presence checking.

Cut Costs and Improve Support
– Build IT efficiency
Avoid interfering with end-user productivity by doing a higher percentage of diagnosis and repair jobs remotely and deploying software patches during off-hours when many systems are turned off.

– Increase reporting accuracy
For licensing and maintenance contracts with hardware and software inventory that is effective even if systems are powered down. Additionally, featuring Integrated Gigabit Ethernet and the 802.11 b/g/n wireless networking standard, the PR621 will get you on the internet wirelessly anytime at lower IT service costs, while also featuring Bluetooth wireless transmission capability for added connectivity.

– The description of intel® Centrino®2 with vPro™ Technology is from
http://www.intel.com/products/centrino/vpro/index.htm

Efficient Port Replicator
The PR621 gives business consumer the option of selecting the enhanced business-applicable port replicator. It is designed to save working space as well as being perfectly convenient, making it incredibly easy in offering a complete extension ports and cable managing service. You can take the VGA cable, mouse cable, internet cable, power cord, printer connector, ear phone cable etc., and connect them all to the port replicator. All the connecting and disconnecting to the PR621 in one simple step! No need having to do them separately anymore. Moreover, port replicator is equipped with the security cable function, assuring the safety for the port replicator well as the computer itself.
– The port replicator function is optional.

Complete Interfaces for Business Application
Additionally, the PR621 provides a complete range of business application interfaces. It is capable of supporting multiple all-in-one card readers, it can acknowledge any mainstream memory sticks, easily storing all digital information inside PR621. This applies to any common device used in businesses, such as: PDA／digital camera／DV／digital MP3 player/GPS and etc, it can also access the USB ports and connect directly to the PR621. A Multi-DVD burner can play any DVD movies at demand, and burn any backup files disc upon your free will to insure important data.

Fingerprint Reader for Data Security
With the PR621’s fingerprint reader, you’ll never again have to memorize awkward usernames and passwords to access your computer. Just lightly press your finger on the reader at the front to unlock. Through the recognition for your unique fingerprint, you can be sure that only you and no one else can use your computer.

High-Resolution Portable Webcam for Wireless Communication
Built-in with a 1.3 mega pixel webcam and an internal mic, the PR621 enables you to engage in real-time sharing and live-video, such as participating in videoconferencing in order to enhance your work efficiency.

The Swift and Practical Design
The PR621 applied the exterior with an aerodynamic and elementary design, also conceal ling all the openings at the connecting edges, There are no unnecessary gadgets for a simplistic and practical styling, elevating our swift and practical feature. Just like a hard-cover book added with the seal of approval, a perfect work of art on display. Thus the reason why they are perfect for business consumer that are very practical and settled, it is the ideal pick for them that has no need in owning glamorous lap tops which focuses on the outlooks rather than the performance.

Independent Numeric Keypad
PR621 features an excellent and full-sized ergonomic keyboard that provides additional comfort during extended typing. It effectively maintains the layout of a standard desktop keyboard. All the keys are of adequate size, have crisp action, and are easy to access. Your fingers will know where to land immediately and adjusting from a desktop PC keyboard to PR621 should take no time at all.

Additionally, the PR621 has an independent numeric keypad to the right of the keyboard. Using this keypad is intuitive and requires no extra learning process on the part of the user.

Ultra Mobile and Impressive View Experience
With1280x800 high resolution, PR621 can liven up your presentations and briefings at work with impressive and vivid colors. In the other hand, with the perfect length and width ratio of 16:10 for the screen, in addition also being capable of displaying DVD caliber images for enhancing your viewing pleasures.

Moreover, featuring slim appearance, along with a weight of at most 2.6kg, PR621 is much more portable in the market, making it the suitable choice for our business consumers on the run.