MSI is best known for its netbook line (dubbed Wind) right now, but the same philosophy of simplicity can be applied to other kinds of computers. This was demonstrated with the company's new NetOn line of all-in-one desktops. The display and all the other hardware are built into one case in a minimalist design inspired by the Apple iMac (though everyone is doing it these days).

We got our hands on all three main models (NetOn AC1600, NetOn AP1900, and NetOn AE 2203) at the Consumer Electronics Show. Well, we only got our hands on the AC1600 in the literal sense; that model has a touchscreen while the other two don't. Regardless, we've got pictures, specs, and impressions for you!

For all-in-ones, design is of great importance. You'll likely buy a NetOn or something like it because you want a practical machine that won't be an aesthetic nuisance in your home. We're pretty sure these machines succeed there. They're pleasing to the eye without drawing too much attention to themselves.

As we mentioned, the 1600 model has a touch screen while the other two don't, but one of MSI's booth representatives told us that the other two models will be upgraded with touchscreen functionality soon (1900 by end of the first quarter of the year, 2203 by the end of the second). In fact, we played with two 1900-series spin-off models (the directly-above-pictured AP1901 and the AP1902) that did have touch interfaces. The 1600 and 1900 NetOns were running Windows XP, while the 2203 ran Windows Vista. This was appropriate, given that the hardware in the 1600 and the 1900 is a little weak to take on Vista.

The 1600 and 1900 both had 1.6 GHz Atom processors and 1 GB of memory with integrated Intel graphics (integrated graphics are very slow). The difference between them (other than the touchscreen) was the screen size: the 1600 was 15.6 inches while the 1900 was 18.5 inches, but both had a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels.

The AE2203 (pictured at the start of this post) was drastically beefier than the 1600 (which is pictured above), with an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM, a 21.6-inch screen at 1,920 x 1,080, and a slightly better Intel graphics chip. None of these will run 3D games or encode high definition video well enough for demanding users, but they'll adequately browse the web, upload photos, check e-mail, and play videos. That should cover the bases for most folks.