FIC has always been on the forefront of design and the Condor does not disappoint.
Summary
The FIC Condor is a step in the right direction for FIC, but there are many improvements that need be implemented in future system development. This includes fixing the buggy door latch on the front of the system, building a more robust spring mechanism for the DVD/CD drive door, including a more powerful power supply, and relocating the digital audio out port to the rear.
Is the FIC Condor the perfect system for a gamer that wants to be semi-portable or doesn't have enough room? If it wasn't for that measly power supply the answer might be “yes” but since the Condor can't support the latest video cards power requirements, we have to say “no.” But with support for the latest Intel processors and with a slick design and form factor, the system just might be attractive enough for the casual gamer.
FIC has always been on the forefront of design and the Condor does not disappoint. But for them to market this system towards the gaming community just doesn't make much sense. Almost anyone looking for a small yet powerful Pentium 4 based system, that doesn't plan on hardcore gaming, should consider the Condor. But FIC needs to put a bit more work into the product for it to be popular among the power users.
Home Theater enthusiasts may want to look towards offerings from MSI or Shuttle while hardcore gamers not adept to building their own systems might want to consider the Monarch Hornet or Falcon Northwest Frag box systems instead.
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by David on January 7, 2005:
“I built my computer from a Condor. I had never built a computer before and found it to be easy with the Condor. I wish there was more information available for this product. I have been running my business on this computer for 5 months and it...” More...