14 DAY TRIAL // So far the large screen all-in-one computer market has been pretty much dominated by Apple and its 27-inch iMac, but now Asus has entered into the game with a new AIO desktop that features a similarly sized display.
Showcased for the very first time at this year's CeBIT fair, the Asus ET2700 all-in-one series is available for now in three versions, two of these coming with 10-point multi-touch support while the third model loses this ability.
Touch compatible or not, the LED backlit panels used for these AIOs sport a native 1920x1080 pixel resolution and use the MVA (Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment) technology which enables them to eliminate color shift and deliver 178 degree viewing angles.
On the inside, users are given the option of choosing between various Intel Sandy Bridge processors including the Core i3-2120, Core i5-2400S and Core i7-2600S, which can be backed by up to 8GB of system memory.
On the storage front, the ET2700 series all-in-ones can be equipped with hard drives delivering up to 2TB of storage space, while graphics is handled by the built-in Intel HD 3000 GPU which in select models is also paired together with an Nvidia GT 540M core.
The rest of the configurations list includes Gigabit Ethernet networking, 802.11 b/g/n wireless, a multi-format card reader, a 2MP webcam, a pair of 3.5W stereo speakers with Asus' SonicMaster technology and a Blu-ray combo drive.
Connectivity is represented by two USB 3.0 ports and a combination eSATA/USB 2.0 port, but there are also a series of video inputs available, including one VGA and one HDMI port.
So far, Asus hasn’t revealed when the ET2700 series all-in-ones will become available, but it did notified GizMag that prices will start at US $1,499 (1,148 EUR).
