eMachines Brings NVIDIA Graphics to New Line of Value Desktop PCs
January 25 2006 - 7:45AM
PR Newswire (US)
Value Desktop PCs Great for Digital Media, Start at $349.99; New
eMachines Notebook Features Fast AMD Turion Processor, Leading ATI
Graphics, DVD Burner for $895 IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway makes the new year even happier
with attractive deals on new PCs in its new eMachines line-up
available now at leading technology and electronics retailers.
Priced as low as $349.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate,(1) the new
eMachines line of desktop PCs delivers graphics and video
capabilities for families, students and anyone on a budget. Each of
the four new PCs features NVIDIA GeForce(R) 6100 graphics
supporting DirectX 9.0 for enhanced video, gaming and multimedia.
Plus, if customers wish to upgrade their eMachines PC with
dedicated graphics in the future, they can do so; each of the four
new PCs comes with an open PCI Express x16 slot. The new eMachines
W4620 notebook combines the most sought-after features in a truly
mobile form factor weighing only 5.5 pounds. Outfitted with a fast
and powerful AMD Turion(TM) processor, ATI Radeon(R) X300 based
graphics and a multi-format, double-layer DVD burner, the eMachines
W4620 notebook has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)
of $895 and is exclusively available at most Wal-Mart locations.
"The new line of eMachines desktop PCs delivers a one-two punch --
they feature superb video performance with NVIDIA graphics, as well
as the ability to upgrade to dedicated graphics solutions in the
future," said William Diehl, Gateway's vice president of product
marketing. "In addition, the graphics capabilities of the new
eMachines desktop PCs notebook and ensure compatibility with
next-generation operating systems." eMachines W4620 Notebook PC:
Affordable Performance at $895 MSRP at Wal-Mart The eMachines W4620
notebook PC delivers power and performance in a mobile form factor.
Outfitted with a blazing AMD Turion(TM) 64 Mobile Technology MT-32
processor, the system is ready to take on the most demanding
applications. The notebook's ATI Radeon(R) Xpress 300 based
graphics makes digital video, games and multimedia vibrant and
realistic. Plus, the notebook is ready for the latest digital media
hobbies; it features a 4-in-1 media card reader, three USB 2.0
ports and an IEEE 1394 port. In addition, the notebook comes with
integrated 802.11g wireless with SecureEasySetup(R) for an
easy-to-set-up, secure wireless connection. eMachines W4620
Notebook Configuration: * AMD Turion(TM) 64 Mobile Technology MT-32
64-bit Processor * 15-inch XGA Ultrabright Display * ATI(TM)
Radeon(R) X300 based graphics * 512MB DDR Memory * 80GB Hard
Drive(3) * Multi-Format, Double-Layer DVD+/-RW Optical Drive *
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home * 802.11g Wireless with
SecureEasySetup(R) * Weighs 5.5 pounds(2) * Manufacturer's
Suggested Retail Price of $895.00 available exclusively at most
Wal-Mart locations eMachines T6420 Media Center PC: Entertainment
Powerhouse for $549.99 The combination of premium technology and
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating
system sets the stage for making the eMachines T6420 an
entertainment powerhouse. The intuitive, user-friendly interface
makes it easy to store, manage and access music, photos, video and
online entertainment. Unlike other systems priced below $600, the
eMachines T6420 boasts a hefty 1GB of DDR memory for enhanced PC
operation. The PC features a fast AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3400+ processor
with AMD 64 Technology that supports 64-bit processing. The huge
200GB hard drive(3) running at 7200 RPM stores masses of data,
photo and music. eMachines T6420 Desktop PC Configuration: * AMD
Athlon(TM) 64 3400+ Processor with AMD 64 Technology * NVIDIA
GeForce(R) 6100 Graphics with DirectX 9.0 Support * Open PCI
Express x16 Slot for Future Graphics Expansion * 1GB DDR Memory
Expandable to 4GB * 200GB 7200RPM Hard Drive(3) * Multi-Format,
Double-Layer DVD+/-RW Optical Drive * 8-in-1 Digital Media Reader
and Five USB 2.0 ports * 6-channel (5.1) High Definition Audio *
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition 2005 *
Manufacturer's Suggested retail price of $549.99 after $50 mail-in
rebate(1) eMachines T6216: PC with Multi-Format, Double-Layer DVD
Burner for $499.99 The eMachines T6216 takes the latest in optical
technology -- a multi-format, double-layer DVD+/-RW drive -- and
adds powerful integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6100 graphics and 64-bit
processing to deliver excellent performance at a great bargain.
Ready to take on digital media hobbies, gaming and online fun, the
eMachines T6216 can connect to digital cameras and video recorders
via its 8-in-1 digital media reader and five USB 2.0 ports.
eMachines T6216 Desktop PC Configuration: * AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3200+
Processor with AMD 64 Technology * NVIDIA GeForce(R) 6100 Graphics
with DirectX 9.0 Support * Open PCI Express x16 Slot for Future
Graphics Expansion * 512MB DDR Memory Expandable to 4GB * 160GB
7200RPM Hard Drive(3) * Multi-Format, Double-Layer DVD+/-RW Optical
Drive * 8-in-1 Digital Media Reader and Five USB 2.0 Ports *
6-Channel (5.1) High Definition Audio * Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP
Home * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $499.99 after $50
mail-in rebate(1) eMachines T3410: Powerful Entry-Level Computing
for Just $399.99 Delivering more power and performance for
productivity applications and multimedia tasks than comparably
priced PCs, the eMachines T3410 is the ideal system for families
needing a second PC, students and anyone who wants 64-bit
processing and branded graphics at an affordable price. The
eMachines T3410 boasts a powerful AMD Sempron(TM) 3400+ 64-bit
processor and a CD-RW/DVD combo drive for recording and playing
digital media. eMachines T3410 Desktop PC Configuration: * AMD
Sempron(TM) 3400+ Processor * NVIDIA GeForce(R) 6100 Graphics with
DirectX 9.0 Support * Open PCI Express x16 Slot for Future Graphics
Expansion * 512MB DDR Memory expandable to 2GB * 160GB 7200RPM Hard
Drive(3) * CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive * 8-in-1 Digital Media Reader and
Five USB 2.0 ports * 6-Channel (5.1) High Definition Audio *
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail
Price of $399.99 after $50 Mail-In Rebate(1) eMachines T3304:
Essentials at a Bargain Price of $349.99 The eMachines T3304 brings
together quality and affordability in a no-nonsense PC that is
ready for graphics and future operating systems as well as everyday
tasks such as managing home finances, searching web sites and
creating documents and spreadsheets. The large hard drive provides
ample storage while the CD-RW/DVD combo drive enables fast and easy
CD burning and DVD playback. eMachines T3304 Desktop PC
Configuration: * AMD Sempron(TM) 3300+ Processor * NVIDIA
GeForce(R) 6100 Graphics with DirectX 9.0 Support * Open PCI
Express x16 Slot for Future Graphics Expansion * 256MB DDR Memory
Expandable to 2GB * 100GB 7200RPM Hard Drive(3) * CD-RW/DVD Combo
Drive * 8-in-1 Digital Media Reader and Five USB 2.0 ports *
6-Channel (5.1) High Definition Audio * Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP
Home * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $349.99 after $50
Mail-In Rebate(1) World-Class Extras, Software, Service and Support
The new eMachines PCs are all network and broadband ready with
integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN and a 56K V.92 fax/modem. The
new PCs also provide an array of productivity software and tools,
so customers can enjoy their PC right out of the box. Each of the
PCs comes with Microsoft(R) Works 8.0, 60-day trial of Microsoft(R)
Office(R) 2003 Student Teacher Edition, Microsoft(R) Money 2005 and
Microsoft(R) Encarta Online. The systems are also equipped with
Adobe(R) Acrobat Reader 7, a six month membership of AOL 9.0,(4)
Google Toolbar, Microsoft(R) Media Player 10, RealNetworks
RealPlayer(R) and Quicktime. The eMachines PCs with DVD burning
capabilities come with Cyberlink(R) PowerDVD for enhancing DVDs
with bright, vibrant visuals and the Nero 6 Suite that makes
burning and backing up CDs and DVDs quick and easy. All of the new
PCs also come with a 60-day trial of Microsoft Digital Image
Starter Edition 2006. Protecting the customer's data and
investment, the new eMachines PCs are pre-installed with eMachines
Internet Security Bundle. This includes a 90-day trial of McAfee
Internet Security Suite(TM) (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware,
Firewall and Parental Control).(5) A pro-active service tool called
BigFix(R) is included at no charge on all eMachines systems.(6)
With the customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends
messages offering upgrades to enhance the performance or
capabilities of the PC. The company's extensive online support
center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them
easy access to customer support representatives and information on
important issues such as warranties, technical issues and
upgrading. The award-winning line of eMachines PCs is supported by
top-notch service and support programs. In the January 2005 issue
of PC World, eMachines was recognized by the magazine and its
readers in its annual survey for having the highest overall service
and reliability scores of all U.S. PC makers surveyed.(7) The
eMachines line of PCs comes with a standard one-year limited
warranty(8). For more information on eMachines products, customers
can visit http://www.emachines.com/. About eMachines eMachines, the
leading PC desktop brand in U.S. retail, is part of the Gateway
(NYSE:GTW) family of technology products that has been recognized
for its world-class customer service and support. Since its
founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been
offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers,
businesses, government agencies and schools with highest quality
and service and best overall value. Gateway is now the third
largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The
company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by
leading retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is
available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and through
its direct and indirect sales force. See http://www.gateway.com/
for more information. All offers subject to change without notice
or obligation and may not be available at all retail locations.
Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary
by retail location. Applicable taxes extra. Sale subject to Limited
Warranty and Terms & Conditions agreement. Gateway cannot be
held responsible for pricing or other typographical errors. Other
product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of
their respective owners. (1) For more information about rebate
offer, log on to http://www.emachines.com/support/rebates.html. (2)
Weight varies with options. (3) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1
million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes. (4) Additional phone charges
may apply. Call 1-800-846-2000 for details and access numbers.
Check the number you select with your local phone company. New U.S.
members 18+ only. Major credit card or checking account required.
(5) 90 days of LiveUpdate feature included. Internet connection
required. (6) Internet connection required. (7) PC World, "Readers
Rate the Manufacturers," January 2005 (8) Limited warranties and
service agreements apply; visit eMachines.com or call
1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and
performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations.
Phone charges may apply for tech support. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705, Web
site: http://www.emachines.com/support/rebates.html Web site:
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