Amazon.com Product Description

The eMachines eTower desktop is a priced for affordability. It is priced lower than average for a desktop and comes with features such as a 900 MHz Celeron chip, 128 MB of RAM, a 20 GB hard disk, a 48x CD-ROM drive, an Intel DirectAGP 3-D graphics card, and a 56K modem. If you need a network interface card or monitor, you'll need to purchase them separately. This computer comes loaded with Windows XP Home Edition. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

The bottom of the barrell
Emachines are the worst on the market. I regret having bought mine. The computers malfunction often, and they have terrible customer service. The DVD & CD burners work seemingly when they want to, and half your time will be spent waiting while the computer is confused and figuring out what it's doing. If you want speed & reliability, don't get their products. I'm a writer, and have decided to transfer all my material to another unit before the Big One happens and I'm forced to turn its guts into sculpture.

Don't Let The Size Fool You
While this machine may look small, don't think that it is not powerful. I have had this computer for about two weeks now and am very satisfied with it. It is very user friendly and would be a great computer for the office or kids to play on. I have had about five different computers in my life and have liked this model the most. It comes with many built in software programs and office tools. If there was one drawback to this computer, it would have to be game controller. This computer was not meant to play the latest 3D games, but it's other features make up for that. I would recommend this computer to anyone. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Get more for less with the eMachines T2958 desktop PC. Just right for students, home use, and even more demanding computer users, it features a 2.66 GHz Celeron processor, an 80 GB hard drive to store all your digital media files, 512 MB of RAM, and a combo DVD/CD-RW drive to accommodate all your multimedia needs. It comes with Windows XP Home Edition installed, along with all the software and utilities you'll need to get up and running fast.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: With an 80 GB hard drive you'll have ample room for everything you need to store, including digital photos, audio files, and digital videos.
• Processor: The ultra fast 2.66 GHz Intel Celeron D 330 processor has a 256 KB L2 cache and is fast enough to handle demanding applications.
• Memory: There is 512 MB RAM (PC 2100) in one slot, and is expandable to 1 GB for future upgrades.
• CD/DVD Drive: The CD-RW/DVD combo drive reads CDs at 40x and DVDs at 16x. It also writes to CD media at 16x and rewrite at speeds of 10x, so you can play audio CDs, access CD-ROMs, watch DVDs, make your own mix CDs, or backup files on CD-R or CD-RW media.
• Keyboard & Mouse: It comes with a standard multimedia keyboard and 2-button wheel mouse.

Sound and Graphics
With an integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 3D card with 64 MB shared memory, you can play 3D games with realistic graphics and watch DVDs with movie-quality color and resolution. It also comes with amplified stereo speakers,and AC '97 audio for true Plug and Play audio so you can start listening to music right out of the box.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
It features a built-in 56K ITU v.92 ready fax/modem and Intel PRO 10/100 Mbps built-in Ethernet so you can get online easily whether you choose to use dial up or a high speed Internet connection or connect your computer to a network. Also included is an 8-in-1 Digital Media Manager to read USB 2.0, Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media, Compact Flash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Micro Drive, and Multimedia Card. It also features the following external ports:

• 5 USB 2.0 ports (1 in Media Manager, 4 in back) for connecting to a wide range of peripherals, from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 serial port for connecting to older electronics like modems or mice
• 1 parallel port for connecting to printers or cameras based on older technologies
• 2 PS/2 ports for the keyboard and mouse
• Audio in and audio out ports for connecting headphones, microphone, or speakers

Preloaded System and Software
The eMachines T2958 is powered by Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. Windows XP Home Edition is packed with multimedia features to help you get your creative juices flowing. Windows Media Player lets you burn and play CDs, in addition to playing and organizing digital audio files. Windows MovieMaker is a basic video editing tool that helps you capture and edit digital video to save your memories and share them with others.

It also comes packed with the following software: Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Money 2004, Encarta Online, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Real Player, PowerDVD, Internet Explorer, CompuServe, AOL (with 3 month membership included), Norton AntiVirus 2004 (90 day complimentary subscription), and BigFix.

Dimensions and Weight
The tower PC measures 7.25 x 14.12 x 16.0 inches (W x H x D).

What's in the Box
eMachines T2958 desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, amplified stereo speakers, power cable, user's manual, and warranty information. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

If you're looking for a system that doesn't have a lot of whistles and bells but is a good general-use computer, check out eMachines' eTower Desktop. It features a 1 GHz Celeron processor, 128 MB of RAM, a 20 GB hard disk, a CD-RW drive, an Intel Direct 3-D graphics card, and a 56K modem. A monitor isn't included in this system, and neither is a network interface card. However, it does come loaded with Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft's new operating system that combines the stability of Windows 2000 with better support for peripherals and games, plus a new user interface. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Effective little machine
Got this machine for myself Christmas 2001 as a bundle for $560 after rebates at a store in Tucson. Admittedly I've upgraded it quite a bit, but you can't beat the efficiency for the price. I wanted a cheap machine with potential to upgrade, as I've found this is a cheaper method than buying a packed system. For downloading and light application processing the 1Ghz Celeron easily does the job. I've now added 256mb of ram, 60gb hard drive storage, an ethernet card, and a dvd player. All the upgrades cost me $319 with free shipping right here on Amazon.com. I got my new Linksys cable modem and router here too for less than $100 dollars a piece. The machine has responded beautifully to the upgrades and I have since made it the workhorse of my home network. Overall I give it 4 stars because any company that sells windows XP with 128mb ram doesn't deserve 5. Any serious user would tell you the same, but if you have some patience when browsing through folders and such you'll be fine with the 128. And the eMachines tech support is a joke, but with this computer you shouldn't have to contact them with any hardware issues. Well, you can't beat the capabilities for the listed price and you can't beat my machine for ... after upgrades ANYWHERE!

fantastic value for a great price
I bought this system as a bundle with monitor and printer from Best Buy for $479 and it's been incredible! Better than I expected and I even took my savings and added the extended warranty so I could have it serviced locally rather than shipping it to the manufacturer (one e-machines drawback). I just have to watch the CD-RW to make sure it doesn't get too warm. (I was forewarned this is an e-machines drawback) I did get a good response when I called their customer service after I did not receive my rebate--they were friendly and responded right away and did not keep me on hold for a long time--and I did finally receive my rebate! It burns great sounding CDs, and XP has been great--so if you just need an all-purpose system, this is definitely for you.

bang for your buck
I bought the whole system with a yr of msn free for 499.00.
No problems so far runs like a charm.... ... Read more

Reviews (7)

Hunk of Garbage
I have had nothing but problems with my E-Machine. This was the first computer I bought. Actually it was a well intentioned gift from my mom, who knows nothing about computers.
This piece of garbage gave me troubel from the get-go. I bought it through Future Shop who are the worst bunch of crooks out there. They wouldn't fix the motherboard, even though it was faulty. Finally, they agreed to do the labor if I paid for the new motherboard., Fine. They even tried to rip me off on that by trying to charge me $250 Canadian as opposed to $200 like we originally agreed upon. Crooks.
The machine worked for another few months until more of the hardware stopped working. Once I had enough money for a new computer(not an E-machine), I took the E-Machine outside and smashed it on the ground. Then I took a big sledgehammer and smashed it into bits. Man that felt great.

Don't buy an E-Machine and don't buy from Future Shop. Future Shop will not honor any warranties whatsoever. Future Shop is also run by a bunch of crooks who do not want to give any refunds whatsoever as it will cut into their commission.

Don't by an E-Machine even though they look like a good deal. They are mostly refurbished cheap JUNK!!!

Not Impressed with E-Machines
One major problem with this computer is that the memory it comes with (128MB) is not quite enough for it to run a graphics heavy operating system like Windows XP. I get very annoying Virtual Memory warnings often and am now looking to buy some more memory for the computer.

Also, after two months of ownership, the monitor has blown out. I'm not quite sure what's wrong with it, but the whole situation has left me with a bad taste in my mouth and I have vowed to never purchase e-machines products again.

So if you're looking to buy an e-machines computer, more than likely you'll be adding more memory to it down the road. Also keep in mind that it does not come with a CD/DVD drive. In my opinion, you'd most likely be better off purchasing a different brand of computer, even if it is a bit more expensive.

Too bad I didn't get this one when I had a chance!
A good friend of mine has this machine,and from what I got to see of it,it's pretty good. Has enough features to let the budjet-minded and first-timers get started! I wish I had gotten this one instead of the Linare,but if you look closely it is simular to this computer. Only thing missing is Windows XP.
Great machine!

Great Daily Internet and Email Machine
Perfect 2nd machine for 90% of my daily tasks, including word processing, surfing and e-mailing. This is a suprisingly powerful little computer that is well worth twice the price. The ethernet card makes it a snap to get up and running on DSL or cable, too. The only downside is that it doesn't come w/ a CD-RW. Scavenge one, or buy one on sale and swap it for the CD-R. ...20 minutes should have you burning downloads like a pro. ... It seems to be a well engineered, tight, stable and bullet-proof little computer that is ready to go right out of the box. The entire package is well thought out, user-friendly and nicely documented.

My other machine is a tricked-out P4 with all the bells and whistles that I use for heavy lifting. Sure is nice, but it cost more than 10x what the E-Machines cost! Seems like a waste to crank it up when the E-Machines machine can so capably do the job for most of my daily needs. Get one for yourself. Get one for a friend...

Okay for the price but no CDRW or DVD
This computer is okay for the price, and it is a good choice for people looking for a fast *no frills* computer who don't need the most powerful machine on the market. However it lacks a lot of things I like in a computer (such as a CDRW or DVD drive) so I suggest spending just a little more and get the next model up (T1840) which has these things built in.

The good:
The 1.7GHz Celeron is not my first choice of CPUs, but it's fast enough and cheap. The main difference it and a standard P4 is that the Celeron has 1/4 of the L2 cache (which makes it run about 10-20% slower than a P4 running at the same speed). I would consider this plenty of CPU power for now, and since it supports SSE2 (special instructions that will be used by more and more software in the future) it has a decent usable life span ahead of it. It has built in Ethernet for home networking or connecting to a DSL or cable modem, and USB 2.0 for scanners, MP3 players, digital cameras, and a host of other devices.

Windows XP which is (I hate to admit this) a great operating system that rivals the ease of a Mac, on a computer a fast as a three thousand dollar PowerMac.

I find the 128MB of PC2100 (also known as 266MHz DDR Ram) to be adequate for most users but it's easy to add more later.

A 40GB hard disk is frankly more than you will need for quite a while unless you want to load a ton of games on it. I can't tell you how many friends I have with a new 100GB hard disks with 80GB free!

The bad:
No DVD or CDRW drive. I don't watch DVDs on my computer often, but once in a while a DVD will let you access special features over the internet. It's not a big deal it only adds a few dollars onto the price of a computer, so I don't know why the left it out. The CDRW adds about fifty bucks onto the price, but it lets you share your pictures or other data with friends and family easily. It's the new floppy drive.

Another weak point for this system is the graphics. The graphics are built into the motherboard, and there is no AGP slot to add a video card later. The graphics fine for most software and will run any game on the market now, but newer games may not run at their highest settings. For that reason you should not buy this system if you want to keep buying the latest 3D games.

To sum it up: I really suggest spending a little more on the next model up, but if you are sure you don't want a DVD or CDRW drive then this is a good choice. ... Read more

Product Description

eMachines is currently one of today's top three PC companies and one of the most successful new computer brands in the industry. With great products, exceptional customer service, a solid financial foundation, and a growing network of leading resellers, eMachines is out in front and committed to staying there. ... Read more

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eMachines is currently one of today's top three PC companies and one of the most successful new computer brands in the industry. With great products, exceptional customer service, a solid financial foundation, and a growing network of leading resellers, eMachines is out in front and committed to staying there. ... Read more

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eMachines is currently one of today's top three PC companies and one of the most successful new computer brands in the industry. With great products, exceptional customer service, a solid financial foundation, and a growing network of leading resellers, eMachines is out in front and committed to staying there. ... Read more

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eMachines’ Economical Powerhouse! Holy Cow! This is one incredible power savings spectacular! eMachines always delivers a compelling blend of economy and splendid PC performance, but this exceptional refurbished T3085 multimedia desktop sets a brand new standard! Powered by Athlon’s awesome XP 3000+ processor, gilded with a half gigabyte of fantastically fast DDR memory, and boasting a gigantic 160GB hard drive as well as a superb DVD+/-RW drive, the T3085 is the perfect machine for students, games players, and people who love quick computers that have plenty of muscle. It’s also ideal for small business users who need an outstanding high-production computer to help them boost the bottom line. The classy eMachines T3085 sports a great looking semi-gloss black chassis with an attractive front bezel, easy-to-remove side panels with thumb screws (you can let your screwdriver collect dust!), and rounded inside edges to prevent injury. This marvelous PC is a beauty inside and out! And at this price? Holy cow – what a great deal! ... Read more

Features

• AMD Athlon XP 3000+ Processor with QuantiSpeed Technology
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• 512MB RAM Memory
• 160GB Hard Disk Drive
• DVD+/-RW Drive

Product Description

eMachines is currently one of today's top three PC companies and one of the most successful new computer brands in the industry. With great products, exceptional customer service, a solid financial foundation, and a growing network of leading resellers, eMachines is out in front and committed to staying there. ... Read more

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eMachines is currently one of today's top three PC companies and one of the most successful new computer brands in the industry. With great products, exceptional customer service, a solid financial foundation, and a growing network of leading resellers, eMachines is out in front and committed to staying there. ... Read more

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eMachines is currently one of today's top three PC companies and one of the most successful new computer brands in the industry. With great products, exceptional customer service, a solid financial foundation, and a growing network of leading resellers, eMachines is out in front and committed to staying there. ... Read more

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Sensational Value! eMachines' Spectacular W4685 PC with a Pentium 4 CPU! Experience extra dimensions in performance and reliability with this rip-roaring eMachines W4685 desktop PC. 2.6GHz of brute Intel Pentium 4 processing speed! 512MB of lightning fast DDR memory. And a huge 80GB hard drive for maximum storage. More than enough firepower and agility to cruise through the most complex operations! Snazzy and contemporary in its lustrous, black and silver Mid-Tower chassis, this eMachines desktop combines some of the most powerful features we've ever seen on a computer at this low price point. Top-flight DVD+/-RW drive for unlimited multimedia magic and storage possibilities. 56Kbps Data/Fax Modem and a rocket fast 10/100Mbps Ethernet Adapter for incredibly quick network connections. Windows XP Home operating system - award-winning, ultra-efficient and specially crafted to inspire maximum efficiency. Lots more! You will love this PC! This refurbished beauty is one of the best deals you'll find anywhere! Great price! Hurry, while supplies last. ... Read more

Features

• Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz Processor
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Operating System
• 512MB DDR RAM Memory
• 80GB Hard Disk Drive
• DVD+/-RW Optical Drive