eMachines Offers Popular Technology in PCs That Fit Into Holiday Shoppers' Budgets
September 25 2006 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
New eMachines Desktop PC Line Offers Great Features that Consumers
Want at Affordable Prices; Line of flat-panel LCDs complements PCs
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today
gives shoppers a reason to start their holiday shopping early with
its new line of eMachines desktop PCs and flat-panel LCD displays.
The three new eMachines desktop PCs are available now at leading
retailers at starting prices from $349.99 to $519.99 after a
mail-in or instant rebate up to $50.(1) The new PC line delivers
some of the most popular technology available today, including
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center 2005, DVD burners, 9-in-1
media card readers and ATI(R) graphics. In addition, the
high-performance model of the new line, the eMachines T5212,
delivers dual core performance with an Intel(R) Pentium(R) D
processor. To complement the PCs, Gateway is also providing its
eMachines line of vibrant flat-panel LCD displays, which range in
size from 15-inch standard to 19-inch widescreen. "This is the
ideal time of year for great deals -- and that's exactly what we're
providing with our holiday line-up of new eMachines desktop PCs and
LCDs," said Gary Elsasser, Gateway's vice president, products.
"We're delivering even more popular features that will help our
customers get more enjoyment from their PC -- all at prices that
will make people put an eMachines PC at the top of their shopping
lists." The new PCs are an investment that will provide customers
with use well into the future. They are all either Microsoft
Windows Vista Capable or Windows Vista Premium Ready, so customers
know they can upgrade to the next- generation operating system next
year. In addition, the new PCs come with several open expansion
slots, including a PCI Express x16 slot, for add-in video cards.
The new eMachines line of desktop PCs includes: eMachines T5212:
Intel(R) Pentium(R) D Dual Core Power for Multitasking Dual core
processing performance in the eMachines T5212 gives customers the
multi-tasking power of two processing cores to get work done
faster.(2) The system comes with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
2005, so customers have the ideal interface for creating multimedia
projects and enjoying digital hobbies. The eMachines T5212 delivers
advanced technology including a full 1024MB of RAM, a 200GB hard
disk drive and a multi-format double layer DVD+/- R/RW drive,
making it Windows Vista Premium Ready for PC customers considering
an upgrade to the next-generation operating system. eMachines T5212
Desktop PC Configuration: * Intel Pentium D processor 805 (Dual
Core, 2.66GHz)(2) * 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 * 1024MB DDR2 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 Media Center Edition 2005 * Microsoft Windows Vista Premium
Ready * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $519.99 after a
mail-in or instant rebate up to $50.(1) eMachines T5048: Microsoft
Media Center Enhances Digital Media Gaming, digital media and
online entertainment are some of the biggest reasons consumers
crave a new PC. The eMachines T5048 couples the intuitive Microsoft
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with the power of an Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 processor and other advanced features needed for these
PC-based hobbies. The value-priced new PC comes with a 9-in-1 media
card reader and five USB 2.0 ports to readily connect to the latest
electronic devices like digital cameras, video cameras and digital
music players. eMachines T5048 Desktop PC Configuration: * Intel
Pentium 4 Processor 524 (3.06GHz) * 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
DDR2 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 Media Center Edition 2005 * Microsoft Windows
Vista Capable * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $399.99
after a mail-in or instant rebate up to $50.(1) eMachines T3516:
Great Technology at an Industry-Leading Value Anyone on a tight
budget can still fulfill holiday wishes with the eMachines T3516.
The new desktop PC comes with a generous helping of mainstream
technology at a price that will surprise most shoppers -- only
$349.99 after a $50 mail in rebate. The new PC also features an
abundant 512MB of memory and a large 120GB hard drive. eMachines
T3516 Desktop PC Configuration: * Intel(R) Celeron(R) 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 DDR2 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 * Microsoft Windows Vista Capable *
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $349.99 after a mail-in or
instant rebate up to $50.(1) 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 new PCs come with an
array of productivity software and tools to maximize customer
enjoyment. Each PC 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 equipped with
Adobe(R) Reader 7, a six month membership of AOL 9.0,(4) Google
Toolbar, Microsoft(R) Media Player 10, RealNetworks RealPlayer(R),
Microsoft Windows Media Player 10, Quicktime(R) and a 30-day trial
of Napster 3.0.(5) Displays Provide Crisp, Clear Visuals for
Entertainment and Productivity To enhance the PC experience,
eMachines has delivered a line of flat-panel LCD displays that
provide vibrant visual quality whether the PC user is playing a
game, viewing a website or working on productivity applications.
The eMachines E19T5W 19-inch Widescreen LCD delivers enhanced
capabilities with HD 720p support with HDCP for viewing High
Definition video. Also, its widescreen design provides increased
viewable area. The new LCD line includes: eMachines E19T5W 19-inch
Widescreen LCD: * High Definition support, HD 720p with HDCP *
Resolution: 1440 x 900 * Input: Analog (VGA), DVI-D * Response
Time: 8 ms * Brightness: 300 nits * Contrast Ratio: 700:1 *
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $219.99 after a $50
mail-in-rebate(1) eMachines E17T4 17-inch LCD: * Resolution: 1280 x
1024 * Input: Analog (VGA) * Response Time: 8 ms * Brightness: 270
nits * Contrast Ratio: 600:1 * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail
Price of $189.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate(1) eMachines E15T4
15-inch LCD: * Resolution: 1024 x 768 * Input: Analog (VGA) *
Response Time: 16 ms * Brightness: 250 nits * Contrast Ratio: 450:1
* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $169.99 after a $50
mail-in-rebate(1) All of the eMachines LCDs are Energy Star(R)
compliant and can be wall- mounted with a VESA compatible mount.
World-Class Software, Service and Support 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).(6) A pro-active service
tool called BigFix(R) is included at no charge on all eMachines
systems.(7) With the customer's permission, BigFix identifies and
sends messages offering updates 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 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, 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.
Performance may vary. See http://www.intel.com/ for additional
information. 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. 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/. 6. 90
days of LiveUpdate feature included. Internet connection required.
7. Internet connection required. 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/ Web site: http://www.gateway.com/
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