3 hours ago, evlthecat said:
Can we add a more modern hybrid into the competition? I have had to fix this computer twice, since I bought it for my son to work on.
1. I guess when they developed the idea of the sliding keyboard they did not take into account the number of times someone would open and close it.
The mini 8 pin ribbon cable which connects the keyboard to the driver board, over time fractures from the stress, and becomes an intermittent fault.
2. I also had to add a fan, which circulates air when the keyboard is closed, since their giant heat sink is starting to effect the plastic of the keyboard.
Again, I guess they assumed someone would not keep it running for days at a time.
3. And finally, the holes which are suppose to secure and align the raspberry pi for its connection to the power/driver board are not spaced properly.
Thanks to everyone for sharing their stories! I was beginning to think I would not find a group of people who had some of the same experiences as myself growing up.
Nice to see so many enthusiasts out there. Have a great day!
Sure! Odd, rare, and just plain bad computers are not confined to any specific decade. ?
I have never even heard of a "Pi-Top" until now, seems like a neat idea, but sounds like it has some "issues".
I run 5 different Pi's, but none in a laptop case, and I enjoy them a lot. lol
Hey, we like having enthusiasts as well as the "just curious", or new! ?