eMachines eTower Desktop (1-GHz Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 20 GB hard drive)

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.

Product Description

eMachines affordable PCs make the world of computing and the Internet available to a broad spectrum of consumers. Approximately half of eMachines consumers are first-time PC buyers who may have limited experience using the Internet and whose first point of contact with the Internet is the eMachines PC.Now you can get high-performance for a song. The eMachines T1100 is the perfect choice for music enthusiasts or for anyone who wants a reliable, built-in back-up system. With its built-in CD-RW drive, internal fax/modem, stereo speakers, leading-edge software, huge hard drive, and lightning-fast Intel processor speed, this machine is a powerhouse, enabling you to explore today's digital recording world with ease.

Customer Reviews:

Effective little machine.......2002-06-08

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.......2002-01-20

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.......2002-01-17

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

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