Average customer rating: 4.0
  • Ok value, but some things don't work like they should
  • WOWWY!!!!
 eMachines Desktop Computer T2080 (2000+ AMD Athlon XP processor, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive)

Manufacturer: EMACHINES
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B00006CXS5

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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.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Ok value, but some things don't work like they should.......2006-11-22

When I bought this computer 4 1/2 years ago I was motivated in large part by the price. It was seemingly a good deal, big hard drive, etc. But within 2 years the sound card blew out on me, and two days ago the monitor died. Granted, the computer is getting kind of old, by computer standards, but still I feel like it should have lasted longer, as my last computer (a sony) lasted 7 years.

5 out of 5 stars WOWWY!!!!.......2002-07-26

I'm so glad to be the first to review this emachines model.

I came here looking for reviews on this model but none were here so I asked around, friends, chat rooms, etc...and finally made my decision. So now I'm giving you all the first review :))

I just purchased this computer. All I can say is that this PC rocks! It's a very fast system.

Before purchasing I was in the whole dilemma about whether one should get an emachines computer or not. So many people kept trying to deter me saying that a PC this cheap with those specs had to be [junk]. Due to comments, I was about to spend something like $400 more bucks just to get a Sony that even had a little less to offer. I took a big "guuulp" and went for it and bought this emachines model and I have never been happier.

Im pretty critical of PCs and I need a fast computer because of all the multi-tasking I do especially with graphics software. This model is very fast.

It shuts down and also loads windows really really quickly. Remember its an Athlon XP 2000 with 512 MB DDRAM (also with good room for expansion). It has a good DVD ROM drive and decent CDRW drive. The DVD I tried on it played very nicely. The graphics card is very good, but there is an AGP slot to upgrade for hardcore gamers (not me. Xbox does me fine! ;)

To get to the point, this model is the truth. It isnt [junk] because of the price!! I'm telling you it's just simply a good deal...nothing more to it. I wouldnt be surprised if Emachines computer prices go up after this model has gone and receives all the great feedback.

To the *minor* details:
The speakers aren't the greatest. If you will be jamming audio in the house on your PC I would invest in a set of speakers.

The keyboard is a regular keyboard and the mouse is a regular mouse. (Some reviews said that this was a con, that the keyboard is plain with no shortcut buttons). This is true, but for me I couldn't understand how this could ever be an issue or even be considered much when purchasing a PC. I'm using the keyboard and will be using it. I already had an intell MM mouse so I installed it a couple of days later, but would have been happy using the mouse that the PC came with (it worked very well the first few days i used the PC). Many brand name models also come with plain keyboards and mouse.

For beginners, the Emachines support will be more than enough. They have good phone support (answer pretty quickly) and they also provide a live chat support at their site. Each representative give you his or her name and ID. For those who know about PC's, you will know that the PC is good and will not need the emachines support much.

Don't be turned off because of peoples' ignorance. Even computer store clerks will try to steer you away from buying an emachines. I really dont know why this is so. I think its that they dont get much commission. Im telling you ASK them why they dont like the Emachines model with all these powerful specs and they will not know what to say. I got the same comment from two computer store clerks of two different stores "it's returned more often, that's all i can tell you." This may have been so with older emachines model but not this one. (do a search at google on emachines past and new company & management changes)

You will not find a deal like this from Dell, Compaq or any of the others. The only way you can beat the deal is if you are one who builds your own computer (even then, its pretty close).

Get yourself this PC and a nice monitor and you'll be set!!!

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