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MSI, the Taiwanese consumer electronics company, has just announced its flagship Windows 8 All-in-One PC, the Wind Top AE2712. The new AIO sports a 27-inch full HD display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and it supports up to 10 multi-touch points which, according to MSI, is highly optimal for Windows 8. Contrary to traditional panels, MSI adds that the Wind Top AE2712′s frameless design will prevent dust from getting inside its nooks and edges.

But probably one of the most interesting feature of this AIO is its military class components. Under the hood is a third-generation Intel Core processor, an Nvidia GeForce GT630M graphics chip, 4GB DDR3 RAM, 3.5-inch SATAII 1TB HDD storage, 3-in-1 card reader, USB 3.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, a 2-megapixel built-in webcam, an optional TV tuner, and a wireless keyboard and mouse. The availability and pricing has yet to be announced.

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ASK Inc. Japan will release a new graphics card from MSI namely the N650GTX ARMOR 1G OC. Specs-wise, the card is packed with 384 CUDA Cores, a 128-bit memory interface, a core clock of 1084MHz and a 1GB of GDDR5 memory set @ 5000MHz, and features 1x dual-link DVI-I, 1x dual-link DVI-D and 1x mini HDMI outputs. The N650GTX ARMOR 1G OC will become available from November 1st around 12,000 Yen (about $150). [Product Page]

We just got more hands-on time with MSI’s S20 Slidebook, which we first spotted at Computex 2012. This ultra light (2.3 pounds / 1kg) and thin (0.78-inches / 19.8mm) convertible Ultrabook runs Windows 8 (naturally) and packs an Intel Core i5 processor (Ivy Bridge), 4GB RAM and a 128GB mSATA SSD. In front, there’s a gorgeous 11.6-inch 1920×1080-pixel IPS display with a 10-point capacitive multitouch layer plus an HD front-facing camera. A glossy white plastic bezel surrounds the glass panel and incorporates the MSI logo and the Windows button. The back cover is made of a silver magnesium alloy with matching plastic antenna covers for the built-in WiFi b/g/n, WiDi and Bluetooth 4.0 radios. Most of the ports are on the right edge along with the power / lock key and LED indicators — this includes the power input, a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, a mini-HDMI output and a pair of USB 3.0 connectors. You’ll find a gigabit Ethernet port on the left side plus an SD card reader, orientation lock button and volume rocker in back.

Of course, what sets the S20 apart is its ability to switch instantly from a tablet into a usable laptop. The screen slides up and tilts forward to reveal a chiclet keyboard with excellent key travel and decent spacing. You’re not limited to any specific angle here — the display is fully adjustable from flat to almost perpendicular with the keyboard. The sealed 3-cell 3900mAh battery is rated for 7 hours of continuous operation. We spent several minutes using the Slidebook and came away pretty impressed — it’s incredibly light for its size, the screen is bright and crisp, and the keyboard is comfortable. Even in prototype form, performance and build-quality are top-notch. MSI plans to make its convertible Ultrabook available late November for $1,099 through major US retailers both online and in stores. The company expects to sell other configurations in other markets as well. Take a look at our gallery below and hit the break for our hands-on video.

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We all know that Windows 8 is going to be upon us – and hardware manufacturers such as MSI have also geared themselves up to meet this particular challenge, having announced a rather robust selection of 16-inch and 17-inch gaming laptops that will run on the upcoming Windows 8 operating system, ensuring that gamers will not only be able to get their work done, they can also let their hair down and play with enhanced system performance at their fingertips. The MSI Windows 8 upgrade will apply to upcoming laptops in the G Series, where among them include the GT70 and GT60 units.

Sporting the latest NVIDIA Keplar GeForce video cards, Killer E2200 Game Networking, Dynaudio Speakers and Steel Series Gaming Backlit Keyboard, the GT70 and GT60 are more than able to deliver exceptional performance which will keep even the most demanding of gamers happy. Of course, add in the fact that select models of the GT70 will be equipped with the Killer Wireless-N 1202 card and you’ve got more or less a speed demon on your hands.

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ASK Inc. Japan has released another graphics card from MSI namely the R7970 Lightning BE. Powered by a 28nm GPU, the card features 2048 Stream Processors, a 384-bit memory interface, a core clock of 1070MHz (1150MHz Boost Clock) and a 3GB of GDDR5 memory set @ 6000MHz. The card also employs the fourth generation Twin Frozr cooling solution and has 1x DVI-D, 1x DVI-I and 4x mini DisplayPort outputs. The MSI R7970 Lightning BE sells for 55,000 Yen (about $697). [Product Page]