MSI's Classic series of laptops will soon be updated to include a new model, the 15.6-inch CR500. The upcoming portable machine measures 374 (L) x 247 (D) x 30 (H) mm, weights 2.48kg with a 6-cell battery, has a native screen resolution of 1366x768 pixels, a brushed aluminum touchpad, the ECO engine (power management system), and is equipped with a Core 2 Duo T3000/T4200 processor, up to 4GB of RAM, a 25/320/500GB hard drive, and GeForce 8200M G graphics.

MSI's laptop also features a DVD writer, a 4-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, a 6- or 9-cell battery, a HDMI output, and runs Windows Vista. The CR500's pricing scheme and release date have yet to be revealed.