MSI has rolled out yet another all-in-one PC in the form of the Wind Top AE2220, but this is one that's worth taking note of.
According to the Taiwanese manufacturer, the AE2220 ships with a 21.6in full-HD, 1,920x1,080 multi-touch display and Microsoft's Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. That's useful in itself, but what's really interesting is what's inside.
MSI has equipped the system with a choice of Intel processors (either the 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo T6600 or the 2.1GHz Pentium T4300) and an NVIDIA ION chipset armed with integrated GeForce 9300 graphics.
Given the combination, this doesn't seem to be the first-gen ION chipset designed for Intel's Atom line of processors. Could it be ION 2? We're remaining just a touch sceptical as MSI's listed specifications don't have a great track record, but the combination of a Core 2 Duo processor and integrated GeForce 9000-series graphics is a useful-looking solution.
Rounding off the spec is 4GB of DDR2 memory, a 640GB hard drive, Wireless N connectivity, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, a side-loading DVD multi drive and two built-in speakers. There's even eSATA and HDMI connectivity, a six-in-one card reader and a bundled infrared Media Center remote control.
A TV tuner is available as an optional extra, and though we've yet to see any mention of UK availability, US pre-orders are already being taken. Prices range from $659.99 to $899.99 depending on specification.
Given that NVIDIA now seems to be pairing its ION chipset with a wider range of Intel CPUs, expect to see a wave of new ION-based systems in the run up to Christmas.
