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MSI's new 16-inch laptop has a hybrid form factor that's right up my alley

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MSI's new Stealth 16 AI+ features a thin, 0.65-inch build.

It features up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 300H series processor and gorgeous OLED display at 240Hz.

Its sleek, toned-down build fits in the office, but with hardware that gamers will appreciate.

MSI has expanded its product offerings this year with the new Modern and Prestige series: thin and light business-minded laptops with OLED displays.

But it's also trying something new with its core lineup of gaming laptops. The new Stealth 16 AI+ represents an evolution in form factor, with a hybrid gamer/creator-minded device that has powerful hardware equally relevant for both use cases.

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The result is a surprisingly versatile laptop with a thin, 0.65-inch (16.6mm) body, weighing 4.1 pounds. It's certainly not in the "ultraportable" category, but the laptop's thin form makes it portable as a creator workstation, professional laptop, or gaming rig.

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