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For the previous week, I’ve been utilizing a preproduction unit of MSI’s Summit E15, slated for launch later this yr. It’s a part of the Summit sequence, MSI’s first try to interrupt into the premium enterprise laptop computer area.

That’s not the simplest market to overcome. Staff and corporations have a variety of transportable, sturdy, and extremely regarded choices to select from, from Dell Latitudes and Lenovo’s large heap of ThinkPads to lovely high-end gadgets just like the MacBook Professional and HP’s Elite Dragonfly.

We don’t know precise pricing for the Summit E15 but, however it’ll be between $1,699 and $1,899. That places the product someplace within the center. It’s dearer than many widespread shopper laptops, however it’s nonetheless concentrating on the decrease finish of the premium enterprise pocket book area. Gadgets just like the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, the HP Elite Dragonfly, and the Macbook Professional 16 can run over $2,000 of their highest-spec configurations.

Whereas MSI nonetheless has some kinks to work out, I can say the E15 isn’t fairly the Dragonfly on the subject of construct high quality. However it’s actually a well-made and enticing gadget that’s straightforward to hold across the workplace.

There’s actually no hazard of mistaking the Summit sequence for MSI’s Trendy line — it has the modern and refined vibe of a premium enterprise pocket book, very like HP’s EliteBooks. The physique is aluminum, and the end (MSI calls it “India ink”) has a easy and comfy texture. I used to be initially skeptical when MSI marketed “military-grade sturdiness,” however it actually feels sturdy. There’s no flex within the lid and little or no within the keyboard.

That’s a great signal for a tool this dimension — it’s 3.94 kilos (however it feels lighter) and .67 inches thick. It’s by no means an issue to hold round the home with a stack of papers or slide right into a stuffed briefcase for a commute.