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Tom's Guide
23-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Watch: This Laptop Is Literally a Work of Art – MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition
MSI is making waves — literally — with the Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition, part of its new Artisan Collection. Featuring The Great Wave off Kanagawa, the iconic woodblock print from 1831 by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, this limited-edition laptop combines traditional Japanese lacquerware techniques with a cutting-edge ultralight design. But it's not just about looks — this 2.2 lb laptop also packs an Intel Core Ultra 9, a gorgeous 2.8K OLED screen, solid port selection, and a 5MP webcam with a physical shutter. Pricing: Rumored to start at $1,599 (TBD)
Tom's Guide
20-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
MSI just made the most beautiful laptop I've ever seen — here's why the Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition took my breath away
With nearly 20 years under my belt as a tech journalist, I've become pretty jaded to design gimmicks in laptops. It's going to take more than a painted lid to get me to fall in love with a laptop — at least that's what I thought before I laid my eyes on MSI's new Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition at Computex 2025. At first, the crush felt purely skin deep. The use of Ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai's 'Great Wave off Kanagawa' artwork for the lid is an eye catching choice to say the least. But there's levels to this. Part of the company's Artisan Collection, it's a collaboration with Japanese lacquerware company OKADAYA that runs deep into the aesthetic — I'm talking authentic traditional handcrafted lacquerware on each of these using pure gold leaf powder. CPU Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 288V RAM Up to 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 Memory on Package Storage 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 Display 13.3" 2.8K (2880 x 1800), 16:10, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500, OLED panel Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, microSD card reader, HDMI 2.1 Battery size 75Whr Dimensions 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches Weight 2.2 pounds So you're getting all the same feature set that made us really enjoy the OG Prestige 13 AI+ Evo a few months ago. That Intel Core Ultra 9 makes it truly sing, the LPDDR5 RAM directly on the chip with zippy fast multitasking, and that 2.8K OLED display is a feast for the eyes. Oh, and don't forget that surprising stunner in the 5MP webcam. But the true statement piece here has to be that one-of-a-kind laptop artwork crafted with 8 layers of lacquer painting. Every layer is added on by hand, and the adhesive is applied as a base for the gold powder that really stands out within the waves, the MSI logo and the artist's signature. Cap it all off with the subtle details like golden text on the ports, the piano gloss finish atop the keyboard with gold lettering, and the fact that there will only be 1,000 of these made (laser engraved with a unique number to let you know which one you got), and not only does this look like a work of art, it feels like a work of art and has the exclusivity of a work of art. Feeling the ripples of each lacquer layer is a simply irresistible activity for pretty much the entire time I went hands-on with this thing. Pretty on the eyes and in the hands. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Yes, this is a question I'm just as terrified of as you are. With how complex the handcrafting process is, the amount of tech crammed into such a thin and light system, and all the things you get in the bundle, this is not going to be cheap. We've already seen MSI do something similar with the Titan 18 HX Dragon Norse Myth edition, and while I don't expect this Prestige 13 to be $7,000, it's going to come with a premium. That's a little heartbreaking given just how mesmerizing this Ukiyo-e Edition is from all angles. That sleek utilitarian build with ultra portability in mind blends with the uber-premium lacquerware art atop the lid to make this almost feel like you're working on a work of art.
Stuff.tv
20-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
These MSI laptops look unlike any computer I've seen before
MSI makes some of the most popular gaming laptops kicking about – packing in raw power to play top titles. But now, it seems the brand is turning attention to how its laptops look. And the design team at MSI has clearly thrown out the rulebook. The brand's Computex 2025 line-up is bursting with collaborations that have produced truly unique laptop designs, unlike anything I've ever seen. The most striking of the bunch has got to be the Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition. This one's a lacquered slice of Japanese history that also happens to pack an Intel Ultra 9 chip and a stunning OLED display. MSI partnered with Okadaya, a traditional lacquerware artisan, to cover the laptop in 400-year-old Yamanaka lacquer techniques. All while it slaps Hokusai's 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' on the lid. The result is something that looks more at home in an art gallery than on your lap in a coffee shop. Then there's the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport collection, which looks the part. The Stealth A16 AI+ and Prestige 16 AI+ Mercedes-AMG editions come decked out with co-branded logos, AMG patterns, and enough power under the hood to make most desktop PCs flinch. The Stealth version goes all-in with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX and NVIDIA's fresh-out-the-lab RTX 5070 GPU, while the Prestige 16 leans into an Intel build and wraps the whole thing in a 4K OLED display that's almost too pretty to work on. As if that wasn't enough, MSI throws in matching AMG-branded accessories. And just when you thought MSI might be running out of ways to surprise you, in come the Claws. The Claw A8 and Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition are handheld gaming PCs that look like they've crash-landed from a sci-fi set. The Polar Tempest version is especially frosty, with a white finish and glittering UV coating that will definitely stand out at your next LAN part. One is powered by AMD, the other by Intel, because choice is the new luxury. And yes, you can get them in other colours too. The Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition, Stealth A16 AI+ Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, Prestige 16 AI+ Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, Claw A8, and Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition are all expected to be available later this year, though MSI hasn't dropped official pricing just yet.
