Really,
eMachines? You're honestly going to give your newest cheap-o PC this kind of tagline? Truth be told, we're not exactly sure what a standard sized dictionary even looks like (there's this thing called the internet...), but apparently, it's exactly the same size as the EL1200 desktop. Not sassy enough to be called a
nettop, this here mini-tower is 40% smaller and 55% lighter than the company's second tiniest rig, and while it won't handle the likes of
Crysis, it shouldn't have too many issues surfing the web and opening Word documents. As for specs, we've got a 1.5GHz AMD Athlon 2650e 64-bit CPU, NVIDIA's GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR2, 160GB hard drive, a dual-layer DVD burner, 14-in-1 multicard reader, seven USB 2.0 ports and a $298 (MSRP) price tag. That system we just rattled off is available now at Wally World, while a slightly more stacked edition can be had at Best Buy for $349.
posted October 10th 2008 5:27PM
A mac mini for $300?
That'll be the day.
Size of a dictionary? That's like Apple coming out with a laptop "the size of an abacus".
Or... "This printer is smaller than your standard breadbox!"
Coming soon... Computers at your nearest 99c store.
Anyone else notice how Crysis has become the Doom of our time? It's really pathetic.
What's a dictionary?
Your mom... Your mom is a dictionary.
I have at least two currently unused computers (sans HDD for the time being) that are of that spec or higher.
Kinda sad that they would slap a $300 price tag on that.
I work in a position repairing computers and emachine (and esystem) are always the ones to bounce back. Its usually down to the besttec PSU's that they use which usually end up frying the motherboard... id just spend the extra £50 and get one with decent parts...
1gb of memory? Come on eMachines this isn't 2006. Walmart got shafted that's for sure, the Best Buy version for a mere $50 more is significantly better. I guess they gotta keep pandering to the XP is better crowd out there tho, ignorant customers are the lifeblood.