eMachines Desktop PC Line Helps Students Get Ready for School
June 22 2006 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
New eMachines Systems are Microsoft Windows Vista Capable and
Available Now at Leading Retailers Starting at $349.99 IRVINE,
Calif., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway is helping students and
their families get ready for next school year with its new
eMachines desktop PC line that provides the latest in advanced
technology at exceptional values. In addition, the line is
Microsoft Windows(R) Vista(TM) Capable, providing a solid
foundation for upgrading to the next-generation operating system.
"Students buying a new PC today know they are making an investment
that could serve them through thousands of hours of research,
projects, papers and digital hobbies," said William Diehl,
Gateway's vice president of product marketing. "These eMachines
systems are full-featured and aggressively priced, so they're a
great purchase for any family or student balancing performance and
value. Plus, Microsoft Windows Vista will launch mid-way through
the 2006-2007 school year, so students buying a new eMachines PC
now have the option to upgrade it to the upcoming OS." eMachines
T6536 Media Center PC: Power for Multimedia Projects for Only
$539.99 The eMachines(R) T6536 provides premium technology combined
with the user-friendly Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center
Edition 2005 operating system. Supported by a blazing-fast AMD
Athlon(TM) 64 3800+ processor and NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 6100
graphics, the PC is ideal for challenging coursework and multimedia
school projects. After studies are through, the powerful processor
and graphics make digital entertainment and PC gaming come to life.
Performance technology includes a full 1GB of DDR memory
(expandable to 4GB) and a huge 250GB hard drive. eMachines T6536
Media Center Desktop PC Configuration: * AMD Athlon 64 3800+
Processor (2.4GHz) with AMD64 Technology * NVIDIA GeForce 6100
integrated graphics with DirectX 9.0 Support * Open PCI Express x16
Slot for Future Graphics Expansion * 1GB DDR Memory Expandable to
4GB * 250GB 7200RPM Hard Drive(3) * Multi-Format, Double-Layer
DVD+/-RW Optical Drive * 9-in-1 Digital Media Reader and Five USB
2.0 ports * 6-channel (5.1) High Definition Audio * Microsoft
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 * Manufacturer's Suggested
Retail Price of $539.99 after $50 mail-in rebate(1) eMachines
T6534: Digital Media Power with AMD Athlon 64 at $449.99 Taking
digital-media capabilities to a whole new level of value, the
eMachines T6534 sports a powerful AMD Athlon 64 3700+ processor and
an advanced feature set ready for performance and multimedia
applications. Class projects as well as downtime will be enhanced
with the system's features including NVIDIA GeForce 6100 graphics
with DirectX 9.0 support and a multi-format, double-layer DVD+/-RW
drive. eMachines T6534 Desktop PC Configuration: * AMD Athlon 64
3700+ Processor (2.2GHz) with AMD64 Technology * NVIDIA GeForce
6100 integrated graphics with DirectX 9.0 Support * Open PCI
Express x16 Slot for Future Graphics Expansion * 512MB DDR Memory
Expandable to 4GB * 200GB 7200RPM Hard Drive(3) * Multi-Format,
Double-Layer DVD+/-RW Optical Drive * 9-in-1 Digital Media Reader
and Five USB 2.0 Ports * 6-Channel (5.1) Audio * Microsoft(R)
Windows(R) XP Home * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of
$449.99 after $50 mail-in rebate(1) eMachines T5046: Intel Pentium
4 Performance for Multitasking at $449.99 The eMachines T5046 lets
customers take on more online research, multimedia projects and
digital media hobbies with an Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor 524
with HT Technology that delivers enhanced multitasking
capabilities(8). The ATI Radeon(R) Xpress(TM) 200 chipset with ATI
Radeon(R) X300 based integrated graphics makes this system ideal
for digital media. Accessing, storing and sharing digital media is
easy with the PC's multi-format double-layer DVD+/-RW multi-format
drive and 9-in-1 media reader. eMachines T5046 Desktop PC
Configuration: * Intel Pentium 4 processor 524 (3.06GHz) with HT
Technology(8) * ATI Radeon Xpress 200 with ATI Radeon X300 Based
Integrated Graphics with DirectX 9.0 Support * Open PCI Express x16
Slot for Future Graphics Expansion * 512MB DDR Memory Expandable to
2GB * 200GB 7200RPM Hard Drive(3) * Multi-Format, Double-Layer
DVD+/-RW Optical Drive * 9-in-1 Digital Media Reader and Five USB
2.0 Ports * 6-Channel (5.1) Audio * Microsoft Windows XP Home *
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $449.99 after $50 mail-in
rebate(1) eMachines T3508: PC with Multi-Format Double-Layer
DVD-R/RW Drive Just $379.99 Digital media hobbies can now be
enjoyed on a true value PC -- the eMachines T3508 -- thanks to the
system's advanced features and aggressive price. The eMachines
T3508 boasts the latest in optical technology -- a multi-format,
double-layer DVD+/-RW drive for DVD recording and playback. Also,
the system's 9-in-1 media card reader and five USB 2.0 ports enable
a quick connection to digital devices like digital cameras, video
cameras and digital music players. eMachines T3508 Desktop PC
Configuration: * Intel(R) Celeron(R) D 356 Processor (3.33GHz) *
ATI Radeon Xpress 200 with ATI Radeon X300 Based Integrated
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) * Multi-Format, Double-Layer DVD+/-RW
Optical Drive * 9-in-1 Digital Media Reader and Five USB 2.0 ports
* 6-Channel (5.1) Audio * Microsoft Windows XP Home *
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $379.99 after $50 Mail-In
Rebate(1) eMachines T3506: New Technology at Exceptional Price of
$349.99 Even students and families on the strictest budgets can get
a new Vista Capable desktop PC to start the school year out on the
right track. The new eMachines T3506 includes mainstream technology
that will speed up everyday computing tasks such as online
research, email and writing class papers. Even at this extremely
low price, the eMachines T3506 provides abundant features, such as
512MB of memory, a 120GB hard drive and integrated ATI Radeon
X300-based graphics with DirectX 9.0 support. eMachines T3506
Desktop PC Configuration: * Intel Celeron D 352 Processor (3.20GHz)
* ATI Radeon Xpress 200 with ATI Radeon X300 Based Integrated
Graphics with DirectX 9.0 Support * Open PCI Express x16 Slot for
Future Graphics Expansion * 512MB DDR Memory Expandable to 2GB *
120GB 7200RPM Hard Drive(3) * CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive * Six USB 2.0
ports * 6-Channel (5.1) High Definition Audio * Microsoft Windows
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 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 Cyberlink(R) PowerDVD and CyberLink
Power2Go(TM) for digital movie creation and playback. All of the
new PCs also come with Microsoft (R) Digital Image Starter Edition
2006 (with 60-day Digital Image Standard 2006 Trial) for editing
and managing digital pictures. Each of the PCs also comes with
Microsoft(R) Works 8.5, a 60-day trial of Microsoft(R) Office(R)
2003 Student Teacher Edition, Microsoft(R) Money 2006 and
Microsoft(R) Internet Explorer. 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), Windows Media Player, Quicktime(R) and a 30-day
trial of Napster to boost digital media hobbies(7). 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 updates
to enhance the performance or capabilities of the PC. In addition,
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
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 eMachines line of
PCs comes with a standard one-year limited warranty(2). For more
information on eMachines products, customers can visit
http://www.emachines.com/. About eMachines eMachines, a 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 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) 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. (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) New Napster members only. Major credit card or Paypal
required. You may cancel the service anytime before the end of your
Free Trial and your account will not be billed, unless you purchase
any tracks or albums during the trial. At the end of the trial
period, if you do not cancel your membership, Napster will charge
your account $9.95 per month. For details please go to
http://www.napster.com/. (8) Performance may vary. See
http://www.intel.com/ for additional information. DATASOURCE:
Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc.,
+1-949-471-7705, Web site: http://www.gateway.com/
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