eMachines Announces PCs Starting at $399.99 with DVD Burner

April 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway brings the latest in DVD optical technology -- multi-format double- layer DVD-R/RW drives -- to its new eMachines desktop PCs starting at just $399.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. The new eMachines PCs are available now at leading technology and electronics retailers across the United States.

"The eMachines brand is known for making popular technology available to a wider range of customers such as families and students," said Marc Demars, Gateway's director of desktop product marketing. "Our new value PCs with double-layer DVD burners deliver advanced optical capabilities and robust feature sets at extremely affordable prices. Now, even customers on limited budgets can get a brand new eMachines PC that lets them store and enjoy up to 8.4GB of digital media on a higher-capacity double- layer DVD media."

Three of the four PCs in the new eMachines line boast an integrated 16X DVD+/-RW multi-format drive that uses double-layer DVD technology to give digital media enthusiasts more room for their digital photos, music and video. The double-layer drive can burn up to 8.4GB of data on double-layer DVD media -- nearly twice the capacity of single-layer media at 4.7GB. As a result, four hours of MPEG-2 video or more than 2000 MP3 songs would now fit on a single DVD.

The PCs comes ready with the software needed to enjoy the advanced DVD functionality. Each of the PCs comes with Cyberlink PowerDVD and CyberLink Power2Go for digital movie creation and playback. All of the new PCs also come with Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 (with 60-day Digital Image Standard 2006 Trial) for editing and managing digital pictures.

In addition to the advanced new optical technology, each of the four PCs in the new desktop line features integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6100 graphics supporting DirectX 9.0 for enhanced video, gaming and multimedia. In addition, upgrading the systems for additional graphics capabilities is easy; the PCs are designed with an open PCI Express x16 slot that can house a dedicated graphics card for enhanced video performance for gaming and other graphic-intense applications.

eMachines T6532 Media Center PC: Digital Media and Entertainment for $549.99

The eMachines T6532 desktop PC provides the latest technology along with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 for a compelling digital media and entertainment experience. Blazing fast performance with an AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor lets customers accomplish tasks quickly. Plus, high-end features such as a full 1GB of DDR memory (expandable to 4GB) and a huge 200GB hard drive ensure that customers are getting a PC they'll use for years to come.

eMachines T6532 Media Center Desktop PC Configuration:

* AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor with AMD64 Technology

* NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Graphics with DirectX 9.0 Support

* Open PCI Express x16 Slot for Future Graphics Expansion

* 1GB DDR Memory Expandable to 4GB

* 200GB 7200RPM Hard Drive

* Multi-Format, Double-Layer DVD+/-RW Optical Drive

* 9-in-1 Digital Media Reader and Five USB 2.0 ports

* 6-channel (5.1) High Definition Audio

* Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $549.99 after $50 mail-in rebate

eMachines T6528: Performance-Packed for Digital Media at $449.99

The eMachines T6528 desktop PC provides a superior feature set for advanced performance and multimedia applications. The Gateway T6528 sports an award-winning AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor delivering the power and performance for games, video playback, music downloading and other digital media hobbies.

eMachines T6528 Desktop PC Configuration:

* AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor with AMD64 Technology

* NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Graphics with DirectX 9.0 Support

* Open PCI Express x16 Slot for Future Graphics Expansion

* 512MB DDR Memory Expandable to 4GB

* 160GB 7200RPM Hard Drive

* 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 Home

* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $449.99 after $50 mail-in rebate

eMachines T3418: $399.99 PC with Multi-Format Double-Layer DVD- R/RW Drive

The eMachines T3418 combines the latest in optical technology -- a multi-format, double-layer DVD+/-RW drive -- with a digital-media ready PC to deliver a whole new level of value. Digital media hobbies can now be enjoyed on a true value PC, thanks to the advanced optical drive, 9-in-1 media card reader and five USB 2.0 ports that enable a quick connection to digital devices like digital cameras, video cameras and digital music players.

eMachines T3418 Desktop PC Configuration:

* AMD Sempron 3400+ Processor

* NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Graphics with DirectX 9.0 Support

* Open PCI Express x16 Slot for Future Graphics Expansion

* 512MB DDR Memory expandable to 2GB

* 160GB 7200RPM Hard Drive

* 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 Home

* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $399.99 after $50 Mail-In Rebate

eMachines T3120: Exceptional Value for Essential Technology

Ideal for budget-constrained families and students, the eMachines T3120 features technology essentials for everyday computing tasks such as web browsing, email and home productivity. Plus -- the new PC features extras not typically found in systems at this low price point, such as 512MB of memory, a 100GB hard drive and integrated NVIDIA graphics with DirectX 9.0 support.

eMachines T3120 Desktop PC Configuration:

* AMD Sempron 3100+ Processor

* NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Graphics with DirectX 9.0 Support

* Open PCI Express x16 Slot for Future Graphics Expansion

* 512MB DDR Memory Expandable to 2GB * 100GB 7200RPM Hard Drive

* CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive

* Six USB 2.0 ports * 6-Channel (5.1) High Definition Audio

* Microsoft Windows XP Home

* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $349.99 after $50 Mail-In Rebate

World-Class Extras, Software, Service and Support

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 also provide an array of productivity software and tools, 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 Student Teacher Edition, Microsoft Money 2005 and Microsoft Encarta Online. The systems are also equipped with Adobe Acrobat Reader 7, a six month membership of AOL 9.0, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Media Player 10, RealNetworks RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, Quicktime and a 30-day trial of Napster to boost digital media hobbies.

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). A pro-active service tool called BigFix is included 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 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. For more information on eMachines products, customers can visit www.emachines.com.

SOURCE Gateway, Inc.