Comments on: ECS MD120: Barebones nettop with NVIDIA ION http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html Compact Computing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: ECS MD120 Nettop – ION Nettop : Netbook Reviews and News: GadgetMix http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-37830 ECS MD120 Nettop – ION Nettop : Netbook Reviews and News: GadgetMix Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:11:40 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-37830 [...] [via liliputing] [...] [...] [via liliputing] [...]

]]> By: HP http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-47010 HP Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:31:38 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-47010 Agree w/ Awake. Basically, it's a case+MB w/ integrated CPU barebone. The reason to not go DIY is convenience (get everything in one package). But if you have to go DIY in the first place, then there are better choices. The Zotac 330 Ion board + a fanless Morex mini-ITX case will cost you less, and at least you know that the Zotac board has been around with semi-decent drivers, whereas you know nothing about the ECS board. ECS historically has been crap board, the kind that's bundled w/ CPU at Fry's, and good luck with hoping for driver updates from them. Driver support is important, much more than cost.<br><br>For DIY, there are other options as well, eg getting a Zotac board w/ Nvidia 9300 and low-power C2D CPU.<br><br>To append to the PT Barnum comment: If a sucker knows that he's a sucker, then there wouldn't be any sucker to get sucked. Agree w/ Awake. Basically, it's a case+MB w/ integrated CPU barebone. The reason to not go DIY is convenience (get everything in one package). But if you have to go DIY in the first place, then there are better choices. The Zotac 330 Ion board + a fanless Morex mini-ITX case will cost you less, and at least you know that the Zotac board has been around with semi-decent drivers, whereas you know nothing about the ECS board. ECS historically has been crap board, the kind that's bundled w/ CPU at Fry's, and good luck with hoping for driver updates from them. Driver support is important, much more than cost.

For DIY, there are other options as well, eg getting a Zotac board w/ Nvidia 9300 and low-power C2D CPU.

To append to the PT Barnum comment: If a sucker knows that he's a sucker, then there wouldn't be any sucker to get sucked.

]]> By: Kobaljov http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-47011 Kobaljov Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:58:27 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-47011 Slim BD-ROM for 40 ? Slim BD-ROM for 40 ?

]]> By: Kobaljov http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-47009 Kobaljov Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:57:22 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-47009 TV Tuner in PCIe Mini Card format? TV Tuner in PCIe Mini Card format?

]]> By: HP http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-37452 HP Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:31:38 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-37452 Agree w/ Awake. Basically, it's a case+MB w/ integrated CPU barebone. The reason to not go DIY is convenience (get everything in one package). But if you have to go DIY in the first place, then there are better choices. The Zotac 330 Ion board + a fanless Morex mini-ITX case will cost you less, and at least you know that the Zotac board has been around with semi-decent drivers, whereas you know nothing about the ECS board. ECS historically has been crap board, the kind that's bundled w/ CPU at Fry's, and good luck with hoping for driver updates from them. Driver support is important, much more than cost.<br><br>For DIY, there are other options as well, eg getting a Zotac board w/ Nvidia 9300 and low-power C2D CPU.<br><br>To append to the PT Barnum comment: If a sucker knows that he's a sucker, then there wouldn't be any sucker to get sucked. Agree w/ Awake. Basically, it's a case+MB w/ integrated CPU barebone. The reason to not go DIY is convenience (get everything in one package). But if you have to go DIY in the first place, then there are better choices. The Zotac 330 Ion board + a fanless Morex mini-ITX case will cost you less, and at least you know that the Zotac board has been around with semi-decent drivers, whereas you know nothing about the ECS board. ECS historically has been crap board, the kind that's bundled w/ CPU at Fry's, and good luck with hoping for driver updates from them. Driver support is important, much more than cost.

For DIY, there are other options as well, eg getting a Zotac board w/ Nvidia 9300 and low-power C2D CPU.

To append to the PT Barnum comment: If a sucker knows that he's a sucker, then there wouldn't be any sucker to get sucked.

]]> By: Kobaljov http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-37437 Kobaljov Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:58:27 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-37437 Slim BD-ROM for 40 ? Slim BD-ROM for 40 ?

]]> By: Kobaljov http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-37438 Kobaljov Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:57:22 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-37438 TV Tuner in PCIe Mini Card format? TV Tuner in PCIe Mini Card format?

]]> By: ropes http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-37433 ropes Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:07:02 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-37433 Great Offer. The price of the MD120 is really affordable. I like to buy this product. Any stores in California??? Great Offer. The price of the MD120 is really affordable. I like to buy this product. Any stores in California???

]]> By: Mock Outrage http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-37430 Mock Outrage Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:06:04 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-37430 Awake,<br><br>I like the restraint you used with the Barnum reference. Most internet pontificators go right to the Hitler comparisons. Well played.<br><br>Most would be buyers have their reasons for liking this device. The public is not being duped. All is well. Awake,

I like the restraint you used with the Barnum reference. Most internet pontificators go right to the Hitler comparisons. Well played.

Most would be buyers have their reasons for liking this device. The public is not being duped. All is well.

]]> By: David Gosnell http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-37418 David Gosnell Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:18:36 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-37418 I'd love to see one of these boxes with a CF or LCD character display (at least as an option). I'm used to having one on our PVR, and as such it would be a pre-req for the MythTV or similar media-centre system I plan to replace it with at some point. You listening, ECS et al? :O) I'd love to see one of these boxes with a CF or LCD character display (at least as an option). I'm used to having one on our PVR, and as such it would be a pre-req for the MythTV or similar media-centre system I plan to replace it with at some point. You listening, ECS et al? :O)

]]> By: lightsout565 http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-37402 lightsout565 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:18:52 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-37402 Totally Disagree with Awake. Some people, like myself, have tons of computer parts lying around. This way, I can repurpose some of my these old parts and get a good, reliable, cheap system. Totally Disagree with Awake. Some people, like myself, have tons of computer parts lying around. This way, I can repurpose some of my these old parts and get a good, reliable, cheap system.

]]> By: Rico San http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-37395 Rico San Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:56:18 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-37395 I disagree. Something like this, when combined with a BD-ROM drive and Win7/Vista, would make a great all-in-one media center & Blu-Ray player capable of doing 1080p over HDMI. Play Blu-Rays, run XBMC/Boxee, use it as a automatic Bit Torrent box, Netflix streamer, etc.<br><br>BD-ROM drives can be had for around $40, and Windows 7 cheaply, depending on the channels you use. I disagree. Something like this, when combined with a BD-ROM drive and Win7/Vista, would make a great all-in-one media center & Blu-Ray player capable of doing 1080p over HDMI. Play Blu-Rays, run XBMC/Boxee, use it as a automatic Bit Torrent box, Netflix streamer, etc.

BD-ROM drives can be had for around $40, and Windows 7 cheaply, depending on the channels you use.

]]> By: Awake http://liliputing.com/2009/12/ecs-md120-barebones-nettop-with-nvidia-ion.html#comment-37394 Awake Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:46:50 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=16743#comment-37394 What the heck is the point? A non-portable with no hard drive, OS, RAM or optical drive for $270? PT Barnum said a sucker is born every minute so I guess there may be a market for this. What the heck is the point? A non-portable with no hard drive, OS, RAM or optical drive for $270? PT Barnum said a sucker is born every minute so I guess there may be a market for this.

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