MSI Wind Top AE2050

MSI Wind Top AE2050-008US

With the inclusion of some interesting art supplies, the MSI Wind Top AE2050-008US ($679.99 list) is a good entry into the world of digital art creation. The AE2050-008US comes with a full copy of ArtRage 3 Studio, so you can create digital paintings right off the bat. The Wind Top's built-in Super Charger port also makes the system a great base station for touch panels like the Apple iPad or BlackBerry PlayBook. For generalists, there are better all-in-one desktops out there, but for cash-strapped art dabblers or novice Raphaels and Van Goghs alike, the Wind Top may be your top choice. The AE2050-008US follows the styling of previous MSI all in one desktops, like the MSI Wind Top AE2010 ($650 list, 3 stars). Its components are built into the screen, which is surrounded by clear plastic that makes it seem like the screen is hovering above the table. There's a gap at the bottom of the clear plastic that lets you string the wires for the keyboard and mouse through to the back USB ports. Unfortunately, the gap requires you to tilt the keyboard in order to store it under the PC. Sliding the keyboard straight in would be more convenient.