Gateway's Spring Line-Up of eMachines Desktop PCs Released

Strategic Insights -

Gateway's new line-up of eMachines desktop PCs, including the eMachines T6212 gaming PC, has been made available at leading retailers, marking a significant improvement in performance and functionality in the value-based PC segment. The eMachines T6212 brings the power of an AMD Athlon 64 processor with integrated ATI RADEON graphics to a sub-$600 PC, delivering solid performance for gaming, digital entertainment, and productivity. In addition to the new eMachines T6212, the company has also released the eMachines T3985 and eMachines T3882, each offering a unique set of features and specifications at budget-friendly prices.

Key Takeaways:

  • The eMachines T6212 gaming PC is powered by an AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor and 512MB of dual-channel memory, making it ready for 3D games and offering 64-bit processing power.
  • The eMachines T3985 digital media powerhouse is priced at $469.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, boasting a 16X DVD+/-RW multi-format drive and double-layer DVD technology for up to 8.5GB of data.
  • The eMachines T3882 offers fast, reliable performance at a low price of $369.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, featuring a fast Intel Celeron D 335 (2.80GHz) processor and 256MB of DDR SDRAM expandable to 2GB.
  • All new eMachines PCs include software that makes the most of digital media applications, such as Cyberlink PowerDVD for enhancing DVDs and the Nero 6 Suite for creating and burning CDs and DVDs.
  • The eMachines PCs are pre-installed with the eMachines Internet Security Protection Pack, including Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005, McAfee Anti-Spyware 2005, and BigFix software to solve problems before they arise.
  • Gateway's eMachines PCs are supported by award-winning customer service and support programs, with the company's online support center offering easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues.

Statistics:

  • The eMachines T6212 gaming PC is priced at $579.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.
  • The eMachines T3985 digital media powerhouse is available at a price of $469.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.
  • The eMachines T3882 offers fast, reliable performance at a low price of $369.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.
  • The eMachines PCs come with up to 4GB of DDR SDRAM, expandable memory.
  • The eMachines T6212 features integrated ATI RADEON Xpress 200 with 128MB DDR shared video memory.
  • The eMachines T3985 has a 16X DVD+/-RW multi-format drive and double-layer DVD technology.

Sources:

  • [1] PRNewswire-FirstCall, April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway's spring line-up of eMachines desktop PCs, including the eMachines T6212 gaming PC, are now available at leading retailers.
  • [2] IRVINE, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
  • [3] Symantec, Norton Internet Security 2005
  • [4] McAfee, Anti-Spyware 2005
  • [5] AOL, 9.0 with a three-month membership
  • [6] PC World, January 2005 issue
  • [7] Gateway, one-year limited warranty