14 DAY TRIAL // Soon, Microsoft will release its business- and enterprise-aimed version of Windows 8, called Windows 8.1. This version will have the start menu button again. Micro-Star International has revealed two all-in-one PCs that run it.
The two all-in-one systems are called AE221/G and AE222/G and, sadly, have not been actually detailed. MSI didn't even say what the difference between them will be, if it will be the screen size or something else.
One thing we do know, about the hardware at least, is that an Intel Core i5 from the fourth generation will be acting as the so-called heart, at 2700 MHz. And even this piece of info only came to light because of the certification reports for Windows 8.1.
Another marginally relevant detail was the use of UEFI BIOS/firmware, but this doesn't really come as a surprise anymore. The interactive, high-detail interface has become more or less common on current-generation motherboard, both for desktops (all-in-one or not) and for notebooks.
That said, the press release also mentioned NVIDIA's GeForce GT 740M graphics card, though it is an optional component for those that need the all-in-one for things besides document viewing/editing and web surfing.
Finally, MSI will integrate flicker-free technology in the display (which can be an anti-glare version for a small extra fee). This means that eye fatigue won't be as big a problem as for normal AiOs and monitors.
Screen flickering isn't actually visible to the naked eye, but it does strain the eye after a while, causing discomfort, then eye fatigue and aches, and a bad state of being in general. Flickering actually shows up quite clearly on videos of the display.
Presumably, the flicker-free technology MSI has chosen will reduce or even eliminate the effect, even on recordings. A useful feature, since the AE221/G and AE222/G will be used by workers that may end up working extra hours at some point, or bring their work home with them.