New eMachines Holiday PCs

eMachines just announced its new value-priced eTower personal computers for this year's holiday buying season.
Four New eTower Models Feature Power, Affordability, Easy Web Surfing and a Variety of Attractive Technology Options for Both Novice and Experienced PC Users


An ideal gift, the eTower 600 is priced at $399 (after a $75 eMachines rebate; free after MSN or CompuServe Internet three-year subscription rebate). This eMachines PC is a complete solution for all basic computing needs, from word processing to Web surfing and games to email. The eTower 600is features an Intel Celeron 600 MHz processor with 128KB L2 cache, 32MB memory, 40x CD-ROM drive, 10GB hard drive, floppy drive, 56 ITU V.90 modem, Intel DirectAGP 3D graphics, Crystal PCI audio, 2 USB ports (one is conveniently located in front along with a game port), audio in and out, microphone in, three expansion slots, eMachines' 19-key Internet eBoard( keyboard, mouse and stereo speakers.

Software includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Sun Star Office 5.2 and eMachines' eWare desktop Web surfing assistant.



For the consumer who wants a fully-featured PC with a DVD player, there is the eTower 633ids, priced at $549 (after $50 eMachines rebate; $149 after MSN or CompuServe three-year subscription rebate). The eTower 633ids features an Intel Celeron 633 MHz processor with 128KB L2 cache, 64MB memory, 12x DVD-ROM drive with software decoder, 15GB hard drive, floppy drive, 56 ITU V.90 modem, Intel DirectAGP 3D graphics, Intel 82801 AC'97 PCI audio, 2 USB ports (one is conveniently located in front along with a game port), audio in and out, microphone in, three expansion slots, eMachines' 19-key Internet eBoard( keyboard, mouse and stereo speakers. Software includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Sun Star Office 5.2 and eMachines' eWare desktop Web surfing assistant.



At $649 (after $50 eMachines rebate; $249 after MSN or CompuServe three-year subscription rebate), eMachines' eTower 667ir is the lowest priced, fully-featured CDRW-equipped system on the market-a must for consumers who want to create their own CDs using a powerful PC. Packaged in eMachines' newly-styled gray toned mini tower chassis, the eTower 667ir features an Intel Celeron 667 MHz processor with 128KB L2 cache, 64MB memory, 8x write by 32x read CD-RW drive with CD-RW utility software, a 48x CD-ROM, 15GB hard drive, floppy drive, 56 ITU V.90 modem, Intel DirectAGP 3D graphics, Intel 82801 AC'97 PCI audio, three expansion slots, audio in and out, 2 USB ports (one is conveniently located in front along with a game port), microphone in and head phone jack on front, eMachines' 19-key Internet eBoard, keyboard, mouse and stereo speakers.

Software includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Works 2000, Money 2000 and Encarta Online, and eMachines' eWare desktop Web surfing assistant.



The eTower 700irx, priced at $749 (after $50 eMachines rebate; $349 after MSN or CompuServe three-year subscription rebate), is a complete solution for the consumer's most demanding combination of computing needs including CD creation, DVD movies, games and Web surfing. The eTower 700irx features an Intel Celeron 700 MHz processor with 128KB L2 cache, 64MB memory, a combination 4x write by 24x read CD-RW and 4x DVD-ROM drive, 48x CD-ROM, 20GB hard drive, 56 ITU V.90 modem, Intel DirectAGP 3D graphics, Intel 82801 AC'97 PCI audio, three expansion slots, audio in and out, 2 USB ports (one is conveniently located in front along with a game port), microphone in and head phone jack on front, eMachines' 19-key Internet eBoard( keyboard, mouse and stereo speakers.

Software includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Works 2000, Money 2000 and Encarta Online, and eMachines' eWare desktop Web surfing assistant.


New MSN Companion by eMachines Now Available
Previously announced, the $349 MSN Companion by eMachines Internet appliance is now available from U.S. retailers including Circuit City, Office Depot, selected Wal-Mart stores, Micro Center, MicroWarehouse and Cyberian Outpost. The $400 mail-in rebate from MSN applies to consumers who subscribe to MSN Internet access for a three-year term at $21.95 a month and make a total in-store transaction of at least $400.

The MSN Companion by eMachines is uniquely designed for use with a standard-size PC monitor and keyboard. eMachines, which also offers its new matching gray toned eView15p and eView17p monitors, implemented this approach as a benefit to consumers who intend to use the device as their primary means of accessing the Internet and thus require the comfort and readability of an easy-to-view screen. In addition, consumers have the option to continue using their monitor if they decide to purchase a full-size desktop PC. The USB wheel mouse and eMachines' full-size eBoard( keyboard included with the MSN Companion by eMachines provide consumers with easy, one-touch access to best-of-breed services from MSN and other Internet sites, while providing users with access to the Web. www.e4me.com

Source: eMachines