MSI to debut worlds first full HD 3D all-in-one PC

From: http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/

MSI are going to be showcasing their new range of all in one pcs at the forthcoming CeBIT expo in Hanover from March 2nd to March 6th 2010 and amongst them there’s one product that’s bound to attract a lot of attention.

It is the world’s first large screen full high definition 3D all in one computer designed for the 3D home experience. The press release says it all.

“MSI has become the first company in the world to introduce an All-in-One PC with a 3D touch-screen.

“Taking advantage of recent advances in 3D imaging technology, MSI has integrated 3D display technology combined with a powerful Multi-Core CPU and new 3D graphics technology to ensure smooth, clear 3D images and a higher level of detail.

“The combination of a 120Hz LED panel and 3D shutter glasses brings the kind of 3D video experience into your home that you would normally only expect from a modern 3D movie theatre.

“Put on the 3D glasses and touch the screen with your fingertip, and the beautiful scenery of the planet Pandora from the movie Avatar will appear right in front of you, almost as if you could reach out and touch it.”

The computer comes with an Intel Core i7 processor and will feature a 24 inch 120 Hz LED backlit full HD LCD touchscreen display and comes complete with Shutter Glass 3D glasses so that users can experience the computer in 3D.

The computer is actually built inside the display case so the device looks more like a standalone monitor than a traditional looking computer.

You wouldn’t expect something like this to come cheap, and it doesn’t, although we don’t have the exact cost it’s expected to be somewhere around the 2000 euro mark give or take a few euros depending on what components you choose.

The all-in-one PCs will come in a range of sizes, with a variety of specifications and colours.

MSI will also unveil their first 3D laptop at the expo, which sports a 15.6 inch 120 Hz 3D HD screen.

Other new products from MSI in 2010 will include the U160 super slim Netbook with 15 hours battery life, oh yes, that’s a world first too, also the X-Slim X620 Multimedia notebook, and the GT660 gaming laptop with the latest Core i7 processor and next generation graphics.

MSI's Second Wind Blows Away Predecessor

Here at Gadget Lab we've been blessed with an early test unit of the MSI Wind U120 — the successor to the popular MSI Wind netbook. Our first impressions? We like it plenty. The improvements from the first model are very minor, but they make a significant difference on something as small as a netbook.

Here's a rundown of the MSI Wind U120's features, accompanied by beautiful photography courtesy of Wired.com's Jonathan Snyder.

Bigger, Better Trackpad

First and foremost—the trackpad (above). Almost everybody complained about the crappy trackpad on the first Wind, and MSI listened. The Wind U120's improved trackpad is about two centimeters wider than the previous one, and you'd be amazed at how much easier it is to mouse around with that tiny addition in space. Also, the texture of the trackpad is a bit grainy, which makes navigating less of a slippery experience than it was on the previous model's. Third and most important—the Wind U120 has two silver buttons accompanying the trackpad, which beats the living bejeezus out of the clunky, single mouse button on the original Wind.

Professional Makeover

Other than that, MSI completely reworked the Wind's exterior, ditching the original model's cute, rounded aesthetic for a more professional design with sharper edges and a mixture of black and white (above). More serious this new netbook looks and feels indeed, which business users should appreciate.

Spiffy Vents

The case is composed of a higher quality, sturdier plastic compared with the first Wind. MSI also redesigned the heat vents to, well, look like heat vents (above). The last model's sorry excuse for heat vents were five punched-out square holes, lined with cheap, holey aluminum.

Same Ol' Netbook Performance

As for computing performance, we saw no improvement. And we didn't expect any, since the Wind U120 contains the same guts as its forefather. The test unit shipped with a copy of Windows XP, which operates about as well as you'd expect an 8-year-old operating system to. (Read: Like a piece of sh*t. We look forward to hacking this baby to run Mac OS X.) Anyhow, we streamed some Hulu videos and they played back just fine. Audio from the puny speakers sounds tinny, awful and barely audible, just like on the first Wind. We recommend plugging into the headphone port (above), as we generally do with every netbook.

Spacey Keyboard

The keyboard (above) hasn't changed at all: It's plenty roomy, but some might have a problem with the three keys to the left of the "Shift" key (< > ? ) because they're smaller than the rest, which is a little awkward.

Business or Casual?

With all that said, I personally still prefer the more casual look of the original Wind (above and below)—but I treat my netbook as the computer I use to "unwind" at home (i.e., web surfing, chatting and listening to music).

We'll provide a full review after a bit more tinkering around and running benchmarks. Stay tuned, Gadget Labbers!