MSI Wind Top AE1900 18.5 inch All-in-one TouchScreen Atom Dual Core 1.6GHz Desktop PC (White)

SpecificationsMfr Part Number: AE1900-05SUS-WT3302G25VB

Chipset and Processor

• Processor: Intel Atom 330 Dual Core processor (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, FSB 533 MHz)
• Chipset: Intel 945GC & ICH7
• Memory: 2GB DDR2-533 Memory

Monitor

• LCD SpecificationsDisplay: 18.5″ WXGA(1366×768)
• 16:9 Widescreen Touch Panel LCD
• Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
• Brightness: 250cd/m2
• Pixel Pitch: 0.3 mm
• Viewing Angle(H/V): 170°/ 160°
• Response Time: 5 ms

Graphics

• Graphics Module: Intel GMA950 Graphics Controller
• shared up to 228MB memory,

Hard Drive

• Hard Disk: 250GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive

Disc Drive

• Optical Drive: Tray-load DVD Super Multi rewriter drive
• support dual-layer burning

Audio

• Audio: Integrated HD Audio CODEC
• 2x Speakers w/ SRS Premium Sound,

Networking Connections

• LAN: 1x Realtek Gigabit LAN
• 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN

Ports

• Interface: 4x USB 2.0 Ports
• 1x RJ45 Port
• 1x Microphone-in
• 1x Headphone-ou
• Camera: Build-in 1.3 Mpixel Web Camera
• Card Reader: 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/xD)

Power Supply

• Power Supply: External 65W DC Power Supply w/ Active PFC

Dimensions

• Dimensions: 14.37 x 18.74 x 1.93 mm

Operating Systems

• Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic,Color: White

Why This Computer?

This All-In-One is a great entry level personal computer for anyone that is looking to be able to use their computer for simple at home projects such as:

• internet browsing
• picture viewing
• movie watching
• office programs: excel, powerpoint, word, quicken

If you are not looking for a computer to play the latest and greatest video games, and you do not do anything too system intensive on your computer, then there is no point in dumping excessive amounts of money into a computer that you will never be able to use the entire system.

All-In-One

An all-in-one PC is a computer that contains the central processing unit or CPU and the monitor encased in a single entity.

Common Features of the All-In-One

• CD/DVD/Bluray drives built in
• Touchscreen capabilities
• 4+ USB 2.0 ports
• Built-In wireless system

Advantages

• Huge Space saver when compared to a desktop
• everything needed comes in the same box
• touchscreen-ability to operate computer from screen or keyboard and mouse capability for almost a completely wireless system (no more rats’ nests)

Disadvantages

• No room for expansion or changing components
• one thing goes wrong with a component very difficult to replace
• price when compared to a desktop, you pay more for the convenience of having an all-in-one

Desktop PC
A desktop PC is a computer that consists of the CPU and monitor encased as separate entities and are controlled with a keyboard and mouse combination.

Advantages

• Get more put into the system for the same price as an all-in-one
• room for airflow, computer will not run as warm as a laptop or an all-in-one
• highly customizable with components and accessories

Disadvantages

• spatially inefficient
• takes longer time to clean and more effort to maintain
• purchase each component separately which takes time and knowledge

Conclusion

Desktop PCs, because of their customization opportunity, make the best choices for the gaming computer route. It is possible to add a lot more into your computer for the money that you pay for it with the desktop PC.

The All-In-One PC makes a great home personal computer because you can do any of the more basic home computer tasks such as internet surfing, video streaming, and word, office or business, applications all really well, and the All-In-One will save you a ton of extra space that a desktop would take up.