MSI Laptops

Yes. At any given time, our stores usually have around 10-15 laptops on display. From study laptops, to high end gaming. Just don’t spill your coffee on them :)

Yes, however this is a case-by case basis. For example, some of our laptops may be in stock with the supplier, and not with JW. So we might only be able to show you a similar laptop from the same manufacturer. Other times, we will have the laptop in stock, and have no problems for you coming to test it out. Simply call us before visiting, and we’ll help you as best we can.

Yes. We offer repair services to fix laptop keyboards, monitors, trackpads and everything in between. These laptop repairs are performed in house.

Yes. We have a large range of laptop batteries available. You can also phone us with your model number to ensure we have it in stock.

A very open ended question we receive a lot. To answer it in a sentence, you should get the laptop that matches your professional requirements with a physical build to complement your daily activities.

For example, if you are a student and carrying the laptop around all day, you may value a lightweight elitebook laptop (under 1.5kg) and a screen size of around 13” so it can fit neatly on awkward university tables. You would also want a laptop with awesome battery life (8 hours+), so it’s okay to spend less on higher specification parts and allocate that budget towards a laptop with excellent reliability & ergonomics. Chances are, you’ll just be typing all day, so you won’t need a high end laptop.

On the other hand, if you are using the laptop at work all day. You may value a “bulkier” laptop with a bigger screen size, higher specifications and stronger build quality. If you’re going to throw a few tantrums and handle it with dirty hands, you want a laptop that can withstand heavy duty use.

Almost everyone values a solid battery life. Take note of each laptop and their real world battery life. We’d consider 10-12 hours use to be an excellent battery life. Of course, if you purchase a gaming laptop or powerful high end laptop, it’s very unlikely that you will have awesome battery life.

Laptops have a lot of other elements that people will either love or hate. The keyboard size, trackpad responsiveness, the placement and type of ports, if it gets hot underneath (no good if you sit your laptop…on your lap) and the warranty. Watch youtube videos to get a “feel” for them.

To find the laptop that is best for you, find out your budget, your ideal design, your warranty goals and performance requirements and start from there. It’s a choice you’ll only need to make every few years, our staff are here to help you get it right the first time.

If possible, replace the mechanical hard-disk drive with a Solid State Drive (SSD). Many times, storage is a “user replaceable part”. Meaning, the owner of the laptop can replace the HDD without voiding the warranty (check with your manufacturer).

For people who own older MacBooks or laptops with 2.5” SATA drives, you can easily replace them with a new SSD. It will make the laptop perform better than new, and breath new life into the machine.

Unfortunately, some laptop’s storage is soldered into the motherboard, meaning it cannot be replaced.

The next best thing to do, is to reformat the laptop. You’ll need your copy of windows and the drivers for the laptop, and some technical skill. Reformatting will erase windows to default (i.e. you lose all files), and the laptop will perform around the same as the day you got it.

We’d also recommend you manually edit the programs that open by default. On Windows, you can type “msconfig” into the Start Menu, navigate to the “Startup” tab and disable anything you think might be slowing down the laptop.

There are many factors to consider when choosing a new laptop, including keyboard type, screen size, processor, battery and portability, which can make things confusing if you’re not familiar with all the technology and terminology. It is for this reason that we recommend starting by listing your own requirements: what you need your new laptop to do is the most important factor to consider. If portability is your prime concern, look for a mini laptop in your price range. If you are often far from a source of electricity for long periods of time, focus your attention on laptop computers for sale that feature larger batteries and lower power consumption.

If you are planning to buy a less expensive model, we recommend making sure that the models you are considering are capable of doing everything you need them to do. If, for instance, you want to edit large photos on your machine, not all of the budget laptops in Australia will be suitable for your needs. While you may be able to get away with making economies as far as battery size is concerned, you will need a decent-sized screen, a good quality video card and plenty of RAM. If you type a lot, make sure that the models you are considering feature a solid, durable keyboard.

If you are confused by the wide selection of laptops online, we will be more than happy to point you in the right direction. If you’re in Sydney, please feel free to pop into one of our stores in the city and ask a sales assistant to help you choose a new laptop. If you live in another part of the country, you can reach us by telephone during normal business hours or send us an email at any time. Whether you are looking for a small laptop that enables you to keep working while you’re on the move or a larger model to use mainly from home, a member of our team will be happy to talk you through the various different options and recommend one that will meet all of your needs.