eMachines Delivers New Low-Cost PCs and LCD Displays

Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway is helping people get a head start on their holiday shopping with the new line of eMachines PCs and LCD displays offered now through the holidays at leading electronics retailers. The new models range from the eMachines W4605 notebook PC with a suggested retail price of $799 to a sleek 17-inch LCD display and a 64-bit desktop PC line with prices starting as low as $339.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

"Gateway continues to raise the bar on value with its low-priced, market- leading eMachines PCs and LCD displays," said William Diehl, Gateway vice president of product marketing. "We're expanding the distribution of our eMachines PCs through Wal-Mart who will be selling an aggressively-priced notebook PC that's sure to be a sought-after holiday gift. In addition, we're offering 64-bit processors across our desktop PC line that includes the eMachines T6524 with Media Center, a gigabyte of memory and a huge hard drive in a value-priced package. Shoppers will also appreciate our sleek, yet affordable 17-inch LCD display with an intuitive control menu. All of our holiday products include leading technology at some of the best prices around."

In addition to the new eMachines W4605 notebook PC and the 17-inch LCD display, there are five featured desktop PCs that feature 64-bit processors enabling users to take advantage of current and next generation software. All new PCs provide the latest technology at affordable prices.

eMachines W4605 Notebook PC: Excellent Entry-Level Notebook for $799 The eMachines W4605 notebook is ideal for those wanting a good all-around portable PC for an affordable price. It's thin and light weighing just 5.5 pounds and measuring 1.1 (H) x 10.55 (W) x 12.91 (D). Outfitted with a fast AMD Sempron 2800+ processor and 512MB DDR memory, this speedy notebook can tackle almost any office application and an array of digital media software. Its ATI Radeon Xpress 200M Graphics enhance digital video, games and photography with vivid color and clarity and the 60GB hard drive is large enough to accommodate the storage and back-up of graphic intense files.

It has a CDRW/DVD combo drive for burning MP3 music or backing up important data. This new system comes with a 4-in-1 digital media reader for connecting to digital devices and 802.11g integrated wireless, so users can reap the full benefits of a portable PC. It also has three USB 2.0 ports and an IEEE 1394 port for connecting digital video recorders and cameras. The eMachines W4605 comes with a 6-cell Lithium-ion battery and is available exclusively at most Wal-Mart locations across the country for under $800.

Low-Cost eMachines 17-Inch LCD Display Offers Exceptional Value
The new eMachines 17-inch LCD display features a patent-pending EzMenu on-screen display that makes adjusting the display settings straightforward -- each step is obvious thanks to simple pop-up options. As a result, customers can more easily set the display to provide the look they want, including the brightness, contrast and other features.

It comes in a striking silver color and matches in fit and function with existing eMachines PCs. The thin, sleek design of the LCD maximizes space, so users have more room on their desk for files, projects and computer peripherals. The modern look and feel has dramatic visual appeal, which will enhance any room in the home or office. For example, a cable clip mechanism that lets users route power, video and audio cables behind the monitor, enhances the clean appearance. The 17-inch LCD display is also VESA compatible for customers to use with a height adjustable stand or wall- mount.

The eMachines 17-inch LCD display's vibrant 1280 x 1024 resolution, 450:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness and quick 16ms response time, creates vivid images for increasing the enjoyment of digital hobbies such as photography and video editing. It's available for a suggested retail price of $269.99 after a $50 rebate at leading retailers including Best Buy and Costco.

eMachines T6524 Desktop PC: Media Center, 1GB RAM, 200GB Hard Drive for Under $600
Offered at an exceptional suggested retail price of just $599.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, the eMachines T6524 desktop PC is a real deal with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, an intuitive, user- friendly interface that makes it easy to store, manage and easily access music and photos. For example, this operating system lets users share pictures as a slideshow with music and features automatic red-eye removal and a manual cropping tool.

This 64-bit desktop PC is packed with premium features. It's outfitted for excellent graphics performance with a fast AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor, a hefty 1GB DDR SDRAM, ATI Radeon Xpress 200 graphics, DirectX 9.0 support and an available PCI Express x16 slot for future graphics upgrades. A large 200GB hard drive running at 7200 RPM with 2MB cache accelerates the accessing and storing of digital media files.

The system also boasts two optical drives -- a 16x multi-format double layer DVD+/-RW drive and a CD-ROM drive -- for music, video, data recording and playback as well as burning CDs or DVDs in real time. Making it possible to connect to a wide array of digital devices, the eMachines T6524 comes with 8-in-1 Digital Media Manager, two IEEE 1394 fire wire ports and seven USB 2.0 ports.

eMachines T6412 Desktop PC: AMD Athlon 64, Packed with Power for Less Than $500
The eMachines T6412 desktop PC delivers swift processing and excellent graphics for an incredibly low price. Boasting an AMD Athlon 64 3400+ with ATI Radeon Xpress 200 graphics, the eMachines T6412 provides 64-bit processing and integrated graphics capabilities. It also includes an available PCI Express x16 slot for future upgrades, a feature not usually available at this low price point. The PC efficiently manages digital media, productivity applications and PC games with 512MB DDR SDRAM. It also features a 16x multi-format double layer DVD+/-RW drive for fast recording and playback. A giant 200GB hard drive with 2MB cache offers significant room for storing both office productivity and digital media files. The 8-in-1 Digital Media Manager provides connectivity to digital devices likes digital cameras and video recorders. This new system comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and is available at leading retailers for a suggested retail price of $499.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

eMachines T5010 Desktop PC: Digital Media Extras on a Budget
Families who want an entry-level desktop PC that is ready for current and next generation 64-bit digital media need look no further than the eMachines T5010. Offered at a suggested retail price of just $499.99 after a $50 mail- in rebate, the eMachines T5010 will please retail PC buyers with its full configuration that includes 512MB DDR SDRAM and a high-speed 7200 RPM 200GB hard drive with 2MB of cache. A 64-bit Intel Pentium 4 516 processor tackles current and next generation software. A multi-format double layer DVD+/-RW drive enables users to back up and store even graphic intensive applications. The 6-channel (5.1) High-Definition Audio enhances games and video with realistic sound. In addition, its seven USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394 port and 8-in-1 Digital Media Manager enable access to the latest digital media and consumer electronics. The eMachines T5010 comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.

eMachines T3302 Desktop PC: All the Essentials for Just $399
With a suggested retail price of only $399.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, the eMachines T3302 is an ideal entry-level desktop PC for students, families and individuals desiring a system that can tackle the basics and future 64-bit applications for a very affordable price. Outfitted with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, a powerful AMD Sempron 3300+ processor and 512MB DDR SDRAM, the eMachines T3302 can manage productivity tasks like word processing, spreadsheets and email in addition to basic digital media. It provides lots of storage with a large 160GB hard drive and a CDRW/DVD combo drive that's ideal for burning MP3 music and backing up data. This system also comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 8-in-1 Digital Media Manager and five USB 2.0 ports for connecting the latest peripherals and digital devices.

eMachines T3104 Desktop PC: Solid Entry-Level PC for a Bargain Price of $339
The eMachines T3104 is an affordable, yet quality desktop PC for anyone requiring a PC that can take on your basic computer needs such as e-mailing, surfing the web, listening to music or working on a project. At the heart of the system is a 64-bit AMD Sempron 3100+ processor and 256MB memory. A 100GB hard drive and a CDRW/DVD combo drive provide plenty of room for storage and back-up of files. It also comes outfitted with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 8-in-1 Digital Media Manager and five USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide variety of digital devices and computer peripherals. It's available at leading retailers for a suggested retail price of just $339.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

The 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, so customers can enjoy their PC right out of the box. Each of the PCs comes with Microsoft Works 8.0, 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Money 2005, Microsoft Encarta Online, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Media Player 10, RealNetworks RealPlayer and AOL 9.0 with a three-month membership.

The eMachines desktops PCs with DVD burning capabilities come with Cyberlink 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. The eMachines W4605 notebook PC also comes with Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 with a 60-day trial to maximize its outstanding digital photography capabilities.

Protecting the customer's data and investment, all four eMachines PCs are pre-installed with eMachines Internet Security Pack. This includes Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2005 (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Firewall and Parental Control) and McAfee Anti-Spyware. 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.

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. Additionally, Gateway offers a pro-active service tool called BigFix at no charge on all eMachines systems. With the customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages offering upgrades to enhance the performance or capabilities of the PC.

The eMachines line of PCs comes with a standard one-year limited warranty. For more information on eMachines products, customers can visit www.emachines.com.

SOURCE Gateway, Inc.