MSI set to release world’s first 3D multi-touch all-in-one PC

In April, NEC announced plans to release a 3D all-in-one (AIO) desktop PC sometime this year. They were probably hoping to lay claim to being the first company to bring such a product to the market but they’ve been beaten to the punch by MSI, who is set to release its Wind Top AE2420 3D AIO PC that also boasts a touchscreen and is also the first AIO PC to feature USB 3.0 ports. Sporting a 24-inch Full HD (1080p) multi-touch display comprising a 120Hz LED panel, the AE2420 3D comes with one pair of rechargeable wireless active shutter glasses and 2D to 3D conversion capabilities.

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Built to meet the demands of running 3D entertainment the AE2420 3D is also a pretty decent machine for everyday use. It is powered by a choice of Intel Core i5/i7 processors alongside a discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 graphics card with 1GB of DDR3 VRAM that supports DirectX 11. There’s also 4GB of RAM, 1TB SATA2 HDD and a Blu-ray disc drive. Audio-wise the unit delivers 2.1 channel surround sound via two 5-watt channel speakers and a 10-watt subwoofer, while THX TruStudio Pro technology allows the audio to be enhanced to 7.1 surround sound.

On the connectivity front there’s a 6-in-1 card reader, HDMI input, VGA output, eSATA port, 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and six USB ports – two of which are USB 3.0. The unit comes with a wireless keyboard and mouse and a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.

MSI’s Wind Top AE2420 3D AIO PC will be available in the U.S. from September 20 with prices starting at US$1,799.