eMachines Offers First Sub-$700 Intel Pentium III 1 GHz PC With CD-RW

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May 7 -- eMachines, Inc. (Nasdaq: EEEE), the third largest vendor of desktop PCs sold through US retailers, today announced four new models of its powerful, feature-rich, low-cost personal computers. Ranging in price from $399 to $699 (after rebates), the new eTower(TM) and eMonster PCs offer a selection of features, including CD-ROM, DVD, CD-RW and network-ready models to appeal to the needs of most consumers of home and small office/home office systems.
  • The eTower 733i, priced at $399 (after $75 mail-in rebate), features an Intel(R) Celeron(TM) 733 MHz processor with 128KB L2 cache, 64MB memory, 48x maximum CD-ROM drive, 20GB hard drive, floppy drive, 56K V.90 modem, Intel DirectAGP 3D graphics, Intel 82801 AC97 audio, two USB ports with one conveniently located in front for easy multimedia peripheral connections, a game port, audio in and out, microphone in, three expansion slots, keyboard, mouse and stereo speakers. Software includes Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Millennium Edition, Works 2000, Money 2000, and Encarta(R) Online and Internet application software.


  • The eTower 766id, priced at $499 (after $50 mail-in rebate), features an Intel Celeron 766 MHz processor with 128KB L2 cache, 128 MB memory, 12x maximum DVD-ROM drive, 20GB hard drive, floppy drive, 56K V.90 modem, Intel DirectAGP 3D graphics, Intel 82801 AC97 audio, two USB ports with one conveniently located in front for easy multimedia peripheral connections, a game port, audio in and out, microphone in, three expansion slots, keyboard, mouse and stereo speakers. Software includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Works 2000, Money 2000, and Encarta Online and Internet application software.


  • The eTower 800, priced at $499 (no rebate), features an Intel Celeron 800 MHz processor with 128KB L2 cache, 64MB memory, 48x maximum CD-ROM drive, 20GB hard drive, floppy drive, 10/100MB Ethernet network card for DSL and cable connection, 56K V.90 modem, Intel DirectAGP 3D graphics, Intel 82801 AC97 audio, two USB ports with one conveniently located in front for easy multimedia peripheral connections, a game port, audio in and out, microphone in, three expansion slots, keyboard, mouse and stereo speakers. Software includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Works 2000, Money 2000, and Encarta Online and Internet application software.


  • The eMonster 1000B, priced at $699 (after $75 mail-in rebate), features an Intel Pentium(R) III 1 GHz processor with 256KB L2 cache, 128 MB memory, 8x maximum write CD-RW drive, 20GB hard drive, floppy drive, 56K V.90 modem, Intel DirectAGP 3D graphics, Intel 82801 AC97 audio, 2 USB ports with one conveniently located in front for easy multimedia peripheral connections, a game port, audio in and out, microphone in, three expansion slots, keyboard, mouse and stereo speakers. Software includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Works 6.0, Money 2001, and Encarta Online and Internet application software.

"We are proud to offer consumers progressive enhancements in technology and features each quarter at very competitively low prices," said Wayne R. Inouye, President and CEO of eMachines, Inc. "eMachines is committed to providing the value-conscious consumer with affordable solutions for their mainstream computing needs as well as a 'hub' for using peripheral devices such as digital cameras, scanners and MP3 players."

About eMachines, Inc.
eMachines, Inc. (Nasdaq: EEEE) is a leading provider of low-cost, high-value personal computers. Founded in September 1998, eMachines began selling its low-cost 'eTower(TM)' desktop computers in November 1998. In June 1999, eMachines sold the third highest number of PCs through retailers in the United States, according to leading market research organizations, and presently holds this number three market share position. Since inception, eMachines has shipped more than 3.7 million PCs through leading national and international retailers, catalog and online merchandisers. Approximately one of every two eMachines consumers is a first-time PC buyer, based on owner registrations with eMachines. eMachines' Web site is located at http://www.e4me.com.

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