MSI AE1900 coming to America for $529

Computer maker MSI is getting ready to give Asus a run for the money in the cheap all-in-one PC space. The MSI Wind Wind Top AE1900 PC looks a lot like an Asus Eee Top (or an iMac, for the matter), but it has a larger 18.5 inch display and an optional dual core Intel Atom 330 CPU.

MSI unveiled the AE1900 a while back, but now the company says it’s coming to the United States with a starting price of $529. That’s about $20 below the starting price for an Eee Top with a 16.5 inch display, although you can find Eee Tops going for as little as $533 on Amazon right now.

Here’s a rundown of what you get with the Wind Top AE1900:

Display: 18.5 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel touchs creen
CPU: Intel Atom 230 or 330
Graphics: Integrated Intel GMA 950
Storage: 160GB / 250GB hard drive
Optical disc drive: Slot-loading Super Multi DVD burner
I/O: 4 USB ports, 4-in-1 card reader, mic, headphone
Connectivity: Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi
Webcam: 1.3MP
Power Consumption: Less than 50 watts

via SlashGear

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Posted on Monday, April 20th, 2009, 3:46 pm by Brad Linder

http://liliputing.com Brad Linder

Yup. The one issue I'm finding with the Eee Top is that it's just not quite
as powerful as I would like a desktop to be. It's *close*. But it's not
quite there. So if you're looking for a multimedia machine or a PC that
needs a bit more oomph for other reasons, these Intel Atom powered
all-in-ones aren't going to be enough. I should have my complete review out
in the next day or two with more details.
But there are overarching reason I'm covering these machines: First, they
follow the same design choices as netbooks – cheaper, less powerful devices
that offer “good enough” performance. Second, because I'm interested in them
and this is my blog.
Mikez

@ Brad -
I have been wondering about this inclusion of the “one piece” machines here – - -
But after a lot of thought – it does make a sort of sense for a “NetBook” blog/forum – -

If you have a NetBook – the one thing you might want at home is a “large screen” device -
Since these (both the “one piece” and the “NetBooks”) come with wireless -
They could easily be set to run as their own little wireless cell -
Turning the combination into a local cell of devices for a purpose -
The NetBook on the end table – the large display thingy “over there” –
All networked into one “household services” setup (along with the blender and micro-wave).
Mikez

That one is a little under powered for a media center – -
but it might have other uses in a household.

And then there is the question of operating system – -
I don't know the MS product line well, but I think only the
more expensive additions allow remote desktop login.

With Linux – remote login to the GUI is just normally turned off.

Turn the remote GUI access on, then use and/or control the large
screen device from the comfort of your NetBook on the couch.

Thinking that way, these are “NetBook accessories”.
jay

I wonder if I could mount one of these on the wall in my kitchen.
jay

I wonder if I could mount one of these on the wall in my kitchen.

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