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The WLAN is an Atheros Killer Wireless-N 1202. This module supports the IEEE-802.11 standards a/b/g/n and operates on the 2.4 and 5.0 GHz frequencies. We tested the module in a test (desktop PC to router: Fritz!Box 6360) to check its transfer rates. The rates are good, but we could not find very low latency times. The module continues to perform well at long ranges (10 meters). The connection quality of the WLAN is good. Batería ASUS N55SF

The delivery of the MSI GT70 2PE-890US includes little besides the laptop and the 180 W power adapter (19.5 Volt, 9.2 Ampere, 847 grams): a few colorful pages, short manual and warranty card. A DVD is provided and it contains the extensive user manual, the pre-installed software and the required drivers. The drivers are only for Windows 8.1 and drivers for Windows 7 are not included.

Maintenance of the MSI GT70 2PE-890US is easy: a large maintenance flap on the bottom allows us to access the internal hardware. The fan is easy to clean out. The cooling system for the CPU and GPU is very good, but it can be swapped out by experience users.

The pre-installed RAM can be found under the keyboard. The keyboard will have to be removed to reach it and a short manual can be found in our review of the MSI GT70H. The two free slots are easy to reach via the bottom flap.

The installation of the hard disks has changed slightly. Our test model already has a 2.5 inch HDD a free slot is available for another storage device. The predecessor had three free mSATA slots in this area. MSI still advertises this feature on its website so it must be available in a different configuration (perhaps one with Super Raid 2). Batería ASUS N55SL

Warranty
MSI ensures the gaming notebook 24 months warranty. The power adapter and battery are ensured for 12 months. If you require more, take a look at the online shop of the manufacturer. It is possible to extend the warranty up to 36 months. This will cost and extra 139 Euros.

The chiclet keyboard of the MSI GT70 2PE-890US was specially designed for gamers. This is a SteelSeries keyboard, with a focus on the WASD keys and an optimized layout for gamers. The left CTRL key and the space bar have been improved to allow the user to use them with a single hand. The Windows key had to be pushed to the side to prevent accidentally tabbing out of games. The smaller Enter key is a matter of taste and requires getting used to.

The QWERTY keys measure 14.5 x 14.5 mm and have a decent stroke distance as well as good feedback. The typing noise could have been quieter. The numeric block with is really useful, but the smaller zero key requires some getting used to. Up to ten key presses are recognized simultaneously.

The backlight of the keyabod is like that of the predecessor. It is distributed in three zones, which allow the user to freely pick out the colors. Additional effects are also available, for example, pulsing the lights. The illumination is balanced and ensures good legibility. It is a pity that the user has to wait a little while for the backlight to kick in after starting the computer. Batería ASUS N75