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Entry-level eMachines T3624 comes with 60 GB hard drive and 2.66 GHz Intel® Celeron® D 330 processor. Utilizing 2.80 GHz Intel Celeron D 335 processor, T3828 incorporates 80 Gb hard drive and has 256 Mb DDR SDRAM. Equipped with 16X DVD+/-RW multi-format drive, T3958 is powered by 2.93 GHz Intel Celeron D 340 processor and has 80 Gb hard drive. Featuring 160 Gb Serial ATA 7,200 rpm hard drive, T5026 has 512 Mb dual channel memory and 3.06 GHz Intel Pentium IV 519 processor.
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Gateway Delivers eMachines Desktop PCs at New Breakthrough Values for the New Year
New eMachines Desktops Deliver Industry-Leading Combination of Value, Quality and Performance
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 13 -- Gateway today launched its new line of eMachines desktop PCs, available now at leading retailers.
The family of PCs includes the new eMachines T3624, offered at the low price of only $359.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate(1). Other highlights include the eMachines T5026, which includes an Intel Pentium 4 519 (3.06GHz) processor at just $599.99, and the eMachines T3958, which offers a double layer DVD+/- multi-format drive at only $499.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate(1).
The eMachines line of value-based PCs is ideal for families, students, home-based professionals and small businesses. The systems provide the latest features and solid performance at a range of price points to ensure that consumers get the most for their money.
"This new eMachines desktop PC line up is defined by the great value it provides our customers," said Greg Memo, Gateway's senior vice president, products & operations. "The PCs deliver the unique combination of relevant technology and great features at very affordable prices. In addition, we ensure a great customer experience by delivering top quality products combined with industry-leading service and support."
The new eMachines PC lineup includes extras that make them ready for connectivity, productivity, and the most popular digital media hobbies like music downloading, digital photography and digital video editing. Each of the new PCs can easily access digital content and connect to digital devices with ample USB 2.0 ports. Plus, several models include 8-in-1 digital media readers and the latest DVD-+/-RW multi format drives. The PCs are all network- and broadband-ready with integrated 10/100 Ethernet. Each comes with a 56K V.90 modem.
The new eMachines line of desktop PCs includes:
eMachines T3624: Low Price Marks New Entry Level System
PC buyers on the most limited budget can get a great entry-level system that can handle productivity tasks like word processing, email and Internet browsing. Priced at just $359.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate(1), the eMachines T3624 comes with a large 60GB hard drive(2), an Intel(R) Celeron(R) D 330 (2.66 GHz) processor, 256MB of DDR SDRAM expandable to 2GB, and Intel Extreme Graphics 3D. It also comes with a 48X-max CD-RW drive and six USB 2.0 ports for connecting peripherals and digital devices.
eMachines T3828: Solid Foundation at an Affordable Price
Priced at just $399.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate(1), the eMachines T3828 desktop PC gives PC buyers a solid foundation for tackling everyday computing tasks. It offers a boost in performance with mainstream technology, including an Intel Celeron D 335 (2.80GHz) processor, a large 80GB hard drive(2), 256MB of DDR SDRAM expandable to 2GB, and Intel Extreme Graphics 3D. Unlike most other $399 systems, the eMachines T3828 offers technology that lets consumers do more with digital media including the system's DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive and 8-in-1 digital media reader.
eMachines T3958: Ready for Digital Media; with a DVD Burner for Only $499
The eMachines T3958 includes more technology extras than ever at this price -- including a 16X DVD+/-RW multi-format drive at just $499.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate(1). The DVD+/-RW drive lets consumers easily store digital video and photos onto versatile DVD media. Also, the drive uses new double-layer DVD technology to give PC users up to 8.5GB of data on double-layer DVD media -- that's twice the space for their digital photos and video. Accessing and storing digital media is made even easier with the system's 8-in-1 digital media reader and large 80GB hard drive(2). The new PC also features an Intel Celeron D 340 (2.93 GHz) processor, Intel Extreme Graphics 3D and 512MB of DDR SDRAM, expandable to 2GB.
eMachines T5026: Performance-Minded with Intel Pentium 4 Processor
The eMachines T5026 delivers premium technology and extra processing power for the latest digital media hobbies, gaming and other advanced applications. Powered by an Intel Pentium 4 519 (3.06GHz) processor, the eMachines T5026 features 512MB of dual channel memory that is expandable to 4GB and a huge 160GB Serial ATA 7200 RPM hard drive(2). Accessing, storing and sharing digital media is easy with the system's two optical drives -- a double layer DVD+/-RW multi-format drive and a CD-ROM drive -- as well as the 8-in-1 media reader, seven USB 2.0 ports and three IEEE 1394 ports. Graphics are vibrant and crisp with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with Direct X 9 support. The platform also supports PCI Express with an available PCI-Express 16 slot for future graphics upgrades. The eMachines T5026 is priced at only $599.99.
The new PCs come with an array of software, so customers can enjoy their PC right out of the box. Each of the PCs comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Microsoft Works 8.0, Microsoft Money 2004, Encarta Online, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Media Player 9, AOL 9.0 with a 3 month membership(3) and a 90-day trial subscription to Norton Antivirus(4). Additionally, the eMachines T3828 comes with Cyberlink PowerDVD, while the eMachines T3958 and T5026 also come with Cyberlink PowerDVD and Nero 6 Suite.
Complementary eMachines monitors are sold separately with prices starting at $119.99 after $50 mail-in rebate(1).
The award-winning line of eMachines PCs is supported by Gateway's top-notch service and support programs. In the January 2005 issue of PC World, eMachines was recognized by the magazine and its readers for having the highest overall service and reliability scores of all U.S. PC makers surveyed(5).
The company's extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as warranties, technical issues and upgrading. Additionally, Gateway offers a pro-active service tool called BigFix(R) at no charge on all eMachines systems. With the customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages offering upgrades to enhance the performance or capabilities of the PC.
Gateway supports its eMachines line of PCs with a standard one-year limited warranty(6). For more information on eMachines products, customers can visit www.emachines.com.
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After acquiring eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct sales force. See www.gateway.com for more information.
All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices exclude shipping and handling. Applicable taxes extra. Gateway Terms and Conditions of Sale apply. Intel, Pentium and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
(1) For more information about rebate offer, log on to http://emachines.com/news/rebate.html.
(2) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.
(3) Additional phone charges may apply. Call 1-800-846-2000 for details and access numbers. Check the number you select with your local phone company. New US members 18+ only. Major credit card or checking account required.
(4) 90 days of LiveUpdate feature included. Internet connection required.
(5) PC World, "Readers Rate the Manufacturers," January 2005
(6) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit emachines.com for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. Phone charges may apply for tech support.
