July 13, 2005 -- Gateway, Inc. today announced its new line of eMachines desktop PCs for the Japan market. The new line provides a wide selection of value-priced PCs for budget-conscious shoppers.
Beginning this week, the new eMachines desktop PCs can be purchased at Best Denki, Gigas Ks Denki, Ishimaru Denki Co. Ltd., Joshin Denki Co. Ltd., Nojima Corp. and Tsukumo Co. Ltd., with retail prices ranging from 44,800 yen to 79,800 yen.
Gateway takes pride in building systems of exceptional quality that offer maximum value to consumers, said Ed Fisher, senior vice president of international sales. Customers with a variety of computing needs will appreciate our reliable PCs that feature leading-edge technology such as 64-bit processors, serial ATA hard drives and double-layer multi-format optical drives for tackling applications with speed.
The new eMachines line consists of numerous models, including three featured products that provide outstanding technology at low price points.
eMachines J4424: Major Power, Minor Investment
Customers requiring a high-performance system for taking on graphics-intensive applications will appreciate the eMachines J4424. Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 enhances gaming and video with vibrant color and clarity and a PCI-E x16 slot is included for those interested in adding high-performance discrete graphics. A 64-bit enabled Intel® Pentium® 4 630 processor (3.0GHz) with Hyper-Threading technology and 512MB of dual channel memory provides fast performance for running multiple applications simultaneously. A 250GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA hard drive, Super Double-Layer Multi-Format DVD+/-RW drive and DVD-ROM offers significant room for storing and backing-up large files and applications in all popular formats including DVD-RAM. The system can also run next generation 64-bit games and applications, so consumers are assured their computer will last for years to come. The eMachines J4424 is available for a suggested retail price of 79,800 yen.
eMachines J6446: Advanced Performance, Affordable Cost
Powered by an AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor (2.20GHz) with 512MB DDR dual channel memory, the eMachines J6446 is the perfect choice for consumers desiring a computer for the long run. It can take on next generation 64-bit games and applications, so consumers are assured their computer will last for years to come. The systems large 250GB 7200 RPM hard drive and double-layer super multi-format DVD+/-RW drive support the accessing, storing and downloading of media in three formats including DVD-RAM. The ATI Radeon Xpress 200 chipset offers incredible integrated graphics performance with DirectX 9 support to play the latest games. Also, the addition of a PCI-E x16 graphics slot allows customers to further enhance their systems performance. At an affordable retail price of just 69,800 yen, the eMachines J6446 is a significant value.
eMachines J2940: Basic System, Budget Price
The eMachines J2940 features an Intel® Celeron® D 345 processor (3.06GHz), 256MB DDR memory (expandable to 2GB) and Intel® Extreme Graphics 2, making it a solid system for running productivity software and basic digital media applications for a price that budget-conscious shoppers will appreciate. Its large 100GB hard drive and double-layer super multi-format drive provides ample room for storing and backing-up files and digital media. Available for a suggested retail price of 49,800 yen, the J2940 is the ideal machine for consumers wanting a quality PC at an entry-level price point.
Warranties, Service and Support
The award-winning line of eMachines PCs is supported by the companys top-notch service and support programs. The 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 comes with a standard one-year limited warranty. For more information on eMachines products, customers can visit www.emachines.co.jp
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