14 DAY TRIAL // AMD's Kabini accelerated processing units were made for notebooks, but all-in-one computers often use laptop hardware too, especially CPUs/APUs and discrete graphics cards.
That's why we aren't too shocked to learn that the new AiO system launched by Micro-Star International utilizes the E2-3000 or A4-5000 APU.
The former is a 1.65 GHz dual-core unit, while the latter is a 1.5 GHz quad-core. Both are made on the 28nm manufacturing process and have Radeon HD 8000 graphics.
More precisely, the former comes with AMD Radeon HD 8280, while the latter boasts AMD Radeon HD 8330.
Considering that the Kabini chips work on 15W of energy, those are actually high specifications.
Speaking of specs, the all-in-one computer also possesses 4 GB of DDR3 1333 memory, or 8 GB if buyers want to pay more.
AE220 also gets Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support, a 3 in 1 card reader, a 1-megapixel card reader, wired keyboard/mouse, an HDD (hard disk drive) of 500 GB or 1 TB, and a DVD Super Multi optical drive.
All the hardware is hidden behind the 21.5-inch LED-backlit, Anti-Glare liquid crystal display (LCD), whose resolution is, predictably enough, 1920 x 1080 pixels.
MSI has even incorporated "Flicker-Free" technology, as well as an optional touchscreen.
Generally, flickering doesn't happen, or at least isn't visible to normal eyesight, but it can cause eye fatigue over time. The MSI Flicker-Free technology stabilizes electrical currents and prevents most flickering, protecting the eyes as a result.
It is actually one of the bigger reasons why MSI feels the AE220 is good for business users. Office work, these days, entails lots of hours of sitting at a desk and/or looking at a monitor or other screen. Anything that reduces stress is welcome.
MSI should start shipping the newcomer soon, with Creative's latest Sound Blaster Cinema sound technology and various ports (MSI’s Super Charger power-off charging technology, USB 3.0). The price is unknown though.