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Elitegroup Computer Systems (or ECS) is a Taiwan-based electronics firm. It is among the largest PC motherboard manufacturers in the world, with production reaching 24 million units in 2002. Many of these motherboards have been produced for OEM customers and are used in systems assembled and sold by such brand-name companies as IBM and Compaq. Its main competitor used to be Micro-Star International. Image File history File links Elitegroup_Computer_Systems_Logo. ... The field of electronics comprises the study and use of systems that operate by controlling the flow of electrons (or other charge carriers) in devices such as thermionic valves (vacuum tubes) and semiconductors. ... The ABIT KT7, an ATX format motherboard A motherboard is a printed circuit board used in a personal computer. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... An original equipment manufacturer (frequently abbreviated OEM) is a company that builds products or components that are used in products sold by another company (often called a value-added reseller, or VAR). ... International Business Machines Corporation (known as IBM or Big Blue; NYSE: IBM) is a multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, USA. The company is one of the few information technology companies with a continuous history dating back to the 19th century. ... Compaq Computer Corporation is an American personal computer company founded in 1982, and now a brand name of Hewlett-Packard. ... MSI logo used as a BIOS load screen Micro-Star International (MSI) is a Taiwanese computer and components manufacturer. ...


The company has since concentrated on broadening its product range. After ECS's recent purchase of laptop manufacturer Uniwill, the company has also been making its mark in the design and manufacture of laptops, desktop replacement computers and multimedia products. ECS computers are sold by Fry's Electronics under the “Great Quality” (“GQ”) brand. Laptop with touchpad. ... Desktop replacement computers are personal computers that are designed to provide the full capabilities of a desktop computer while remaining portable. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Founded in 1987, ECS is headquartered in Taiwan with operations in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. The company merged with PC Chips, a major manufacturer of low-cost motherboards, in 1998. In June 2003, ECS was selected for two years in a row for Business Week Magazine's exclusive Information Technology 100 list. 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... World map exhibiting the location of Europe. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Elitegroup Computer Systems (or ECS) is a Taiwan-based electronics firm. ... June 2003 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December Events June 1, 2003 The Group of Eight summit opens in Evian, France to tight security and tens of thousands of protestors. ... BusinessWeek is a business magazine published by McGraw-Hill. ...


External links

  • Company website
  • ECS PF88 Hybrid Motherboard Review
  • ECS Factory Tour in Shenzhen, China

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Elitegroup Computer Systems - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (200 words)
Elitegroup Computer Systems (or ECS) is a Taiwan-based electronics firm.
Many of these motherboards have been produced for OEM customers and are used in systems assembled and sold by such brand-name companies as IBM and Compaq.
Founded in 1987, ECS is headquartered in Taiwan with operations in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim.
V I P E R L A I R .com - ECS Editor's Day, Pg 1/2 (1346 words)
Hot on the heels of IDF, Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) invited several journalists for their Editor's Day event late last week.
Alex mentioned in the boardroom that the US office was approximately 120 000 square feet, of which 20 000 of it is dedicated to various offices and departments, whereas the rest was dedicated for the warehouse.
Computers are assembled, tested and packaged in the US and stored in the warehouse for distribution.
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