eMachines Announces New PCs

June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Families and students need look no further than the new line of eMachines desktop PCs for a value-priced, well-equipped PC that will entertain them today and assist them with their studies when classes begin in the fall. Complementing the new PCs are eMachines LCD and flat-screen CRT displays, available now at even more affordable prices.

The new line of eMachines desktop PCs and displays is available beginning this weekend at leading retailers. The new PC line is priced starting at $319.99 after a $50 mail in rebate.(1) The widescreen LCD line starts at $179.99, and the flat-screen CRT is priced at just $99.99 after a $50 mail in rebate.(1)

"A new eMachines PC is a great complement to all the events, family time and vacations that go along with summer," said Glenn Jystad, Gateway's manager of consumer desktops. "The new PCs provide the digital media, connectivity and performance capabilities that let families and students enjoy time online, play games and download photos and video of summer activities. In addition, the powerful performance will keep students well-equipped for research, studies and writing papers when school begins in just a few months."

The new line of eMachines PCs is comprised of three models, each powered by an AMD Athlon or Sempron processor and Windows Vista Home Premium or Home Basic, so they're ready to take on digital media hobbies, fun and games, productivity, online searches and everyday computing tasks. Each system comes with a Multi-format Double-layer DVD+/-R/RW drive for burning and playing back MP3 music, video, photos and other content on CD and DVD.

It's easy to enjoy games, movies and graphics applications thanks to the PCs' NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics that support DirectX 9.0. For gaming fun right out of the box, the eMachines PCs are pre-installed with 10 demo games and one hour of game play powered by WildTangent. The systems' 6-Channel (5.1) or 8-Channel (7.1) High Definition audio and amplified speakers deliver striking sound for even more enjoyable games and movies.

Connecting to peripherals and electronic devices like displays, printers, digital cameras and MP3 players is simple with the new eMachines models, which each have six USB ports. The two higher-end models in the line include an integrated 15-in-1 Digital Media reader, which accepts virtually all of the most popular media cards and flash memory used in consumer electronics devices, so customers can quickly and easily access their digital content.

The new eMachines PCs come ready to use with software and tools including Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Adobe Reader, Google Toolbar and Google Desktop Search. Select models come with Microsoft Money 2006 and Cyberlink Power2Go. In addition, the systems come with eMachines Connect, an easy-to-use portal that connects customers to broadband services available in their area.

The eMachines line of displays is now available at even more affordable prices. The two widescreen LCDs, available in a 19-inch model for $199.99 and in a 17-inch model for $169.99, provide high resolutions, bright color and clarity as well as the widescreen design that makes them ideal for use with multiple applications and Microsoft Windows Vista. In addition, a 17-inch flat-screen CRT is also available for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.(1)

The new eMachines PCs include:

eMachines T5230 Desktop PC Configuration:

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Processor (64-bit processing, 2.32GHz, 2 X 512MB L2 cache, 2000MHz FSB)
  
• NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics with up to 128MB shared video
  
• 1024MB DDR2 Memory Expandable to 2GB
• 250GB SATA II 7200RPM Hard Drive(4)
  
• Multi-format, Dual-layer DVD+/-R/RW Drive
  
• 15-in-1 Digital Media Reader
  
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
  
• Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price starting at $449.99 after a mail-in rebate of $50.(1)
  

eMachines T5062 Desktop PC Configuration:

• AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Processor (64-bit processing, 2.4GHz, 512MB L2 cache, 2000MHz FSB)
  
• NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics with up to 128MB shared video
  
• 1024MB DDR2 Memory Expandable to 2GB
  
• 160GB 7200RPM Hard Drive(4)
  
• Multi-format, Dual-layer DVD+/-R/RW Drive
  
• 15-in-1 Digital Media Reader
  
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
  
• Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price starting at $399.99 after a mail-in rebate of $50.(1)
  

eMachines T3616 Desktop PC Configuration:

• AMD Sempron 3600+ processor (2.0GHz, 256KB L2 cache, 160MHz FSB)
• NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics with up to 128MB shared video
  
• 512MB DDR2 Memory Expandable to 2GB
  
• 120GB 7200RPM Hard Drive(4)
  
• Multi-format, Dual-layer DVD+/-R/RW Drive
  
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
  
• Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price starting at $349.99 after a mail-in rebate of $50.(1)
  

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 (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware, Firewall and Parental Control).(2) A pro-active service tool called BigFix is included on all eMachines systems.(3) 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.(5) For more information on eMachines products, customers can visit www.emachines.com.

(1) For more information about rebate offer, log on to www.emachines.com/support/rebates.html
(2) 90 days of LiveUpdate feature included. Internet connection required.
(3) Internet connection required.
(4) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.
(5) 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.

SOURCE Gateway, Inc.

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