MSI Wind Top AE2220

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

7
Average:

4
Bad:

1

Pros:

Attractive price.
HDMI and VGA inputs.
ESATA.

Cons:

Integrated graphics.
Smallish display.

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Last revision on February 8, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Attractive price
HDMI and VGA inputs
ESATA
Nice looks
Sleek profile
22inch fullHD screen
Supports multitouch input
Very good feature set
Decent performance
TV Tuner
Touch screen
MCE remote
Wireless keyboard and mouse
Blu-ray reader

Reviewers Didn't Like

Integrated graphics
Smallish display
32bit Windows 7
Only 2GB RAM
Keyboard feels cheap
Proprietary touch interface is a little clunky
No channel and volume controls on the chassis
Some bloatware
Only 60-day subscription to Internet Security
No FireWire
Finicky IR sensor
No Back button on mouse

Expert reviews and ratings

A bang-for-the-buck all-in-one option Before you examine the benchmark chart to see how MSI’s Wind Top AE2220 fared against the bigger, badder competition, take a look at the spec chart: integrated multitouch screen, Blu-ray drive, HDMI input,...

By Maximum PC on August 10, 2010

A decent specification, but terrible speakers and an average screen undermine its appeal...

By PC Authority on June 18, 2010

The MSI Wind Top AE2220 sells for Rs. 48,000. Compared to the Dell Studio One 19, the Wind Top AE2220 has a 22-inch widescreen display with very good touch input support, and it can dual up as a television as well. The choice couldn't be more...

By PCWorld India on May 17, 2010

This all-in-one computer may not look too great, but it performs very well Good points Lots of memory and storage; large display; powerful processor and Nvidia graphics Bad points Not good looking; no particularly useful applications for touch-screen...

By V3.co.uk on May 10, 2010

On paper, the MSI Wind Top AE2220 is definitely a challenger for the "best all in one desktop PC." It's a sub $1,000 touchscreen-equipped desktop with plenty of HD media features. However, a few shortcomings keep it from scoring...

By PC Mag on April 19, 2010

The MSI WindTop AE2220 is a living room and Touch-PC in one: the complete (notebook) hardware lies behind a 21.5-inch multi-touch display. Controlling the device with the hand is, after optimizing the settings, excellent. We were able to complete all...

By NotebookCheck on April 05, 2010

This MSI Wind Top AE2220 represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor but it’s hobbled by shoddy screen quality. If you're still won over by the MSI Wind Top AE2220's impressive specifications, you owe it to yourself to actually...

By PC Advisor on March 03, 2010

Significant upgrades over its predecessor are hobbled by the MSI Wind Top AE2220's shoddy picture....

By PCWorld on February 25, 2010

Although our rating and final score are made to be as objective as possible, please be advised that every author perceives these factors differently at different points in time. While we do our best to ensure that all aspects of the product are...

By Benchmark Reviews on January 03, 2010

Pros: Bluray Player, HDTV Tuner and HDMI Input, Multitouch Display, Low Price

Cons: Integrated Graphics Limit 3D Gaming, Slightly Below Average Performance

By About.com on January 01, 2010

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