ECS i-Buddie A928 Reviews

ECS i-Buddie A928 Laptop

Product Type: Elitegroup laptops

Description:Model ID 94-F05-030014 /

Newest Review: ... or clunky adapters. Yes, it has a powerful external battery... but that's because there is NO, I repeat NO internal ... more

 ... battery. I had this computer for about six months when the hard drive failed. The damage was apparently caused by the normal bumping of being carried in a laptop bag, brought on a plane as carry-on and so forth. The unit was never dropped, and was handled more carefully than I've handled other laptops, but this one isn't intended to be toted around in the real world. Read: fragile - handle with care, if you must touch it at all. To make matters worse, when I turned it in under warranty (through the deal...more

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Customer ECS i-Buddie A928 Reviews (3)

DAVE+DIAZ
Express Review on ECS i-Buddie A928
by DAVE DIAZ - written on 05/07/09
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I CAN NOT COMPLAIN. IT LASTED ME ALMOST TEN YEARS W/O PROBLEMS. SO FAR THE FAN WENT OUT WHICH LED TO THE POWER SUPPLY OVER HEATING. IF YOU DIVIDE $1,000BY 10 YEARS THATS $100 A YEAR AND IT STILL WORKS. AFTER ANOTHER $60 INVESTMENT FOR REPAIRS IT STILL WORKS.

Desknote
Express Review on ECS i-Buddie A928
by - written on 07/02/05
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Same as webblogger and shadenfroh , but i fix it and it's still running. I use it with usb laptop fa - Advantages: screen - Disadvantages: very hot

shadenfroh
ECS i-Buddie A928: Don't do it! (634 words)
by - written on 21/07/04, updated on  07/02/05 (Very useful, 1753 readings)
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Do yourself a favor, and buy from a brand you can trust, which ISN'T this one. I bought this computer because I'm a power user, and the dealer gave me a pitch about how powerful this computer is, with it's fast processor, large hard drive and lots of RAM. It should be noted that some of the shortcomings belong to the dealer, who didn't stress that this is NOT intended for use as a laptop, but rather a "desktop replacement." Since it doesn't take up much less space than a desktop, I'm not sure why a desktop needs replacing, but at least the manufacturer has the good grace not to try to pass this monstrosity off as a laptop. ...  Read the complete review

Technical Details for ECS i-Buddie A928

Product DescriptionECS i-Buddie A928 - no CPU - 15" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH)33 cm x 28.1 cm x 4 cm
Weight3.2 kg
System TypeNotebook
Built-in DevicesStereo speakers
ProcessorNo CPU
RAM0 MB (installed) / 1 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM
Optical StorageCD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - integrated
Display15" TFT 1400 x 1050 ( SXGA+ )
Graphics ControllerSiS 315
Audio OutputSound card
TelecomFax / modem - 56 Kbps
NetworkingNetwork adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Input DeviceKeyboard, touchpad
PowerAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Operating SystemThizLinux