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[eBay Plus] MSI Creator 17 (17.3" 4K 1000 Nits, i7 10875H, RTX 2060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2249.10 Posted @ Computer Alliance eBay

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[eBay Plus] MSI Creator 17 (17.3" 4K 1000 Nits, i7 10875H, RTX 2060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2249.10 Posted @ Computer Alliance eBay
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singhdeals on 26/02/2021 - 18:40 ebay.com.au (440 clicks)
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This one appears to be a real value for money given it's high end specs and mid-range pricing. Seems perfect for content creation and very capable of some gaming on the side as well.

  • World’s First Creator Laptop with Mini LED Display 1000nits Brightness
  • Intel Core i7 10875H 2.3GHz (16M Cache, up to 5.10 GHz) 8 Core CPU,
  • 17.3" UHD (3840 x 2160) 60Hz IPS Level Display,
  • 16GB DDR4 (2 x 8GB) 2666MHz SODIMM Memory,
  • 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD + 1 x M.2 PCIe Slot,
  • NVIDIA RTX2060 GDDR6 6GB Graphics,
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • 2 Year Australian Warranty & Support

For reference, the exact same laptop is currently selling for $4999 on Amazon and Wireless1

For those after a more beefed up version with NVIDIA 2070 Super GPU, that version is also available for $2699.10

All credits to scrimshaw for suggesting this deal in response to my query in forums!

Hope this helps some of you. Regards :)

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Update (04/03): The deal appears to be still available via the new 10% off coupon code.

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  • jasswolf on 26/02/2021 - 18:47
    -4

    RTX 30 laptops are here, complete with 4K IPS and OLED options if you want something for content creation.

    Not sure why you'd be dropping $2200 on this now.

    • singhdeals on 26/02/2021 - 18:59
      +5

      Can you be specific as to which particular model in this price range will give me 17.3", i7 10875H, 4K and 500+ nits, 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM along with RTX 30 series laptop? I'll immediately drop the idea of getting this one and will go with your suggestion. Please help others instead of passing generic remarks without backing it up with quality alternatives.

      • jasswolf on 26/02/2021 - 18:59
        -4

        I'm suggesting that the value proposition is poor, not that I could beat the price.

        • singhdeals on 26/02/2021 - 19:13
          +4

          Fair enough mate. I needed the laptop now and have budgeted for $2500. Nothing at 17" with high nits comes close to this price. Dell XPS have 1650Ti at ~3k and RTX 2060 at more than $4.5k. Even refurbished XPS 17 with same RTX 20 GPU is selling for ~$4k. So, in my case the above appears to be a no-brainer. But yes, have I had no upper limit on the budget, other options are there for sure.

          • jasswolf on 26/02/2021 - 22:20
            -2

            @singhdeals: Generally speaking, if you're taking RAM and SSD upgrades above the base spec, you're generally being charged a pretty penny for the privilege. The issue with the 30 series is availability, not the price.

            That being said, I skipped over this having an miniLED panel. Not my favourite choice considering the combo with IPS tech, but this is a lot better value than I initially realised. Wouldn't enjoy gaming on it, though.

        • Mitch889 on 26/02/2021 - 22:39
          +1

          You still haven’t indicated a specific model that beats this on value.

          If there is one out there, is it unreasonable to expect you share it to backup your claim that the machine the OP posted is poor value?

      • Carrian on 26/02/2021 - 20:34
        +3

        rekt

    • shiny1 on 26/02/2021 - 21:32

      It's likely those laptops will see high 2000s. Value wise, not even close. 400-800 dollar saving is 20-30%.

      • jasswolf on 26/02/2021 - 22:26

        Depends on how much wiggle room you want with the display… but I'm noting here that I've missed that this was a proper miniLED panel, which changes the value proposition a fair bit (assuming you seek to make use of it).

        • shiny1 on 26/02/2021 - 22:58

          I forgot which tech was supposed to be the one that would see long term favourability. OLED or Mini-LED (micro/nano?)

          • jasswolf on 26/02/2021 - 23:18

            @shiny1: MicroLED. MiniLED is just a denser dimming array.

  • superforever on 26/02/2021 - 18:50
    +4

    Wow 1000 nits

  • parker2004au on 26/02/2021 - 19:33

    If you buy a 4k laptop can you run in 1440p?

    • singhdeals on 26/02/2021 - 19:43

      Should be possible by simply adjusting the display settings I would think.

    • congo on 26/02/2021 - 21:43

      For gaming you can run at any resolutions?

  • shabaka on 26/02/2021 - 20:20
    +1

    I am wondering OP what would the benefit of such bright screen be

    well apart from being direct sun readable, but in what application would that be required along with these specs

    I usually see those in machines supplied to people who do work in bright conditions like servicing high voltage power lines which requires sunlight readability - but hardly such potent CPU or GPU options.

    what would a content creator use such a display for? why a good IPS 300nit panel won't do?

    first time I encounter this kind of combination and I am curious why

    • 90PercentOffOrBust on 26/02/2021 - 20:28

      Viewing hdr content would be my first guess

      • shabaka on 26/02/2021 - 23:05

        can't you view that on a normal good panel?

        well I come from printing background, best monitors come with 300nit panels and you rarely ever crank it up to the max

        I am just thinking ok even if you use this laptop for whatever purpose looking at HDR content as a creator.. the end users of the content being created will watch it on a 300nit screen regardless, so I still don't understand the use case

    • singhdeals on 26/02/2021 - 23:53

      Take the 1000nit as a bonus. For a 17.3" screen comparison at this price point ($2 - $2.5k) treat it as:
      A. ~500 nits + 100% sRGB + 4K resolution + NVIDIA 2060 vs. B. 300 nits + 72% sRGB + 1080 resolution + 1650 Ti/2060, and then the difference in the overall packages becomes clearer. 1000 nits can't be treated as the only selling point. Hope that makes sense.

  • congo on 26/02/2021 - 21:18
    -4

    I am tempted, but I think it would be cheaper to get a Dell 32" curve 4K screen for around $500 and use with existing laptop.
    Not sure how the Mini LED Display 1000nits compare to regular 32" 4K screen ?
    Would the Mini LED 1000nits be worth the extra $$$ ?

    • Mitch889 on 26/02/2021 - 22:41

      In what way does a laptop with this display compare to a laptop with an external display? At that point you might as well build a desktop.

      Pointless comparison.

      • congo on 26/02/2021 - 23:01

        Yes, trying to figure the “use” of this.
        It isn’t really portable (17”) and battery life isn’t great and it runs hot on your lap (when commuting).
        60 hz isn’t great for games as well.

        The selling point of this laptop is the screen.
        But if you are going to use it at home, a desktop with larger screen is a better option?

        • singhdeals on 26/02/2021 - 23:44

          Since when ~2.4kgs laptop offering 4-6 hours battery life become non-portable (given no back/spine problems)? I mean it's not superlight like an Surface or X1 Carbon, but not really be classed as non-portable. Plus you are comparing two different segments. It's like saying why people drive those bulky 4WDs when my Hatchback also takes me from A to B - so basically a different customer base and hence different segments exist.

          I can give you one of many scenarios this can be useful with:
          Let's say you are a vlogger going on a roadtrip —-> throw the laptop bag in the boot of the car —> record your videos using your gimbal/mobile/camera —-> reach hotel and take this to room —> do some quick edits using Premiere Pro on a nice and bright High Res 100% sRGB 17.3" 4K screen —> Publish your content. Rinse and repeat on Day 2,3,5…..!!
          Now imagine doing the above with a Desktop, or on a tiny 13.3" FHD screen with 72% sRGB, i5 and Intel Graphics….the difference will feel like night vs day over a course of time!

          • congo on 27/02/2021 - 00:15
            +1

            @singhdeals: Yes I see your point.
            Good for content creators.

            Being 17” I am surprise it’s 2.4kg.
            Most 17” aren’t portable for uni & work.

            It’s a pity they couldn’t do 144Hz screen.
            Otherwise it (screen) would be great for gamers.

            • Sleuth on 27/02/2021 - 10:05

              @congo: Good luck getting a 144Hz 4K panel at 1000 nits any time soon. Even if you could pay the premium.

  • congo on 26/02/2021 - 22:16

    Been as low as $2900 on Amazon
    https://au.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B087C3C28B

    • singhdeals on 26/02/2021 - 22:18

      So this one is more than $650 cheaper compared to Amazon's lowest ever. Good to know!

  • Phoebus on 26/02/2021 - 23:05

    You can't have a, creator laptop, with just miniLED. Creator laptops are OLED. Don't be cheated.

    • congo on 27/02/2021 - 08:21

      How much are OLED displays?

  • DrRalph on 27/02/2021 - 12:07
    +1

    Thanks OP. I've been looking for a 17" laptop for a while. Purchase made.

    • singhdeals on 27/02/2021 - 15:45

      No worries mate. Happy to help :)

    • DrRalph on 06/03/2021 - 17:07

      Arrived via express post in 3 days. Outstanding display. Happy.

  • congo on 03/03/2021 - 20:21

    Saw a 13” OLED laptop in JB hifi today, only 1080p, didn’t look too good.
    Might have been the resolution?

    • singhdeals on 04/03/2021 - 11:18

      For a 13", 1080 should look reasonable I think, but obviously it won't look as flash as something with a combo of 4K, high nits and high colour gamut if that's what you were comparing it against.

      • congo on 04/03/2021 - 15:17

        Have you received yours? Does the image “pop”?
        The 13” OLED screen that I saw in JB looks like any other high gloss laptop screen.
        I couldn’t tell that it was OLED.

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