What I want to know is what is the different between an e-machine and an actual pc. I know that one big difference but I heard and e machine can still carry some software applications. Plus does anyone have any recommadations for a laptop. I'm looking at spending between $800 -$1000 on the laptop. Its for my wife.
2006-07-25 14:55:54 · 14 answers · asked by Faceman417 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Wow, such a great response so soon. Thanks everyone. Seems like the vote is 50/50. I'm thinking an e-machine for my son first so he can feel his way around with it until he gets to his teens. I dont want to spend alot of money on a until i feel he is ready and responsible. Sorry to be thinking so early about christmas but I just wanted to get some early "knowledge". Thanks for the reponses agains and links to info. .
We already have a Desk top pc and I spent $400 in upgrades and a monitor. Orginally my wife bought our pc 6 years ago and she is ready to have one of her own. So I will check the dell website for listings.
2006-07-25 15:17:01 · update #1
Actually, there is no difference between the two. Emachines is an American manufacture of PCs and can be purchased at most retail stores. I have sold many Emachines and have received mostly good feedback. Personally, I consider them to be an excellent deal for someone who is just looking for a PC that does enough. We usually have a base package for around $450.
As far as your second question, I would recommend three manufactures. HP.Gateway.Toshiba. They all produce great quality laptops along with great prices. If you want a lower end laptop, Acer can give you a good deal for the money.
For both computers, though, I strongly recommend shopping around for the best deal. Try at least 3 stores before you buy. You won't regret it and neither will your wallet.
2006-07-25 15:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by godspeed1986 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The eMachines brand is still around, but a while back they were bought out by Gateway Computers, so they are no longer their own independent company. The original eMachines were certainly "actual PCs" but they tended to use cheap components of poor quality. Their main advantage was inexpensive prices for consumers.
Newer eMachine models are of overall better quality (or at least their reputation has improved), but they still target the lower-end PC market. This might be just fine or even ideal for your son's first computer.
2006-07-25 15:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by OU812 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an e-machine is still a computer. and also for your son, give him a $100 a year, then when he has enough, then buy him a computer. shows him he can't just get what he wants whenever, he has to wait :D. and athe best laptop between 800-1000 is probably a lightly used one, because the cheap new ones have nothing on them and end up costing you more.
2006-07-25 15:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by chuckles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You son will love the computer for Christmas, I bought my first E-M about 5 yrs ago after doing careful price and features comparisons against the big Brands, I knew exactly what i wanted -- 100 GB hard drive, 512k ram, CD r-w, DVD, 6 usb slots. I got all of what i wanted real cheap.
My E came loaded with tons of software already installed, and what it didn't have i just DL it.
2006-07-25 16:01:11 · answer #4 · answered by sunshine25 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got my son an e-machine from Wal-Mart. He still play on it but I also buy some education software to help him with school and his mind. It has been well over 3 yrs now and I need to upgraded but other than that I do not have a problem with it.
2006-07-25 15:01:27 · answer #5 · answered by Paula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to this site...
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_series.do?series_name=dv8000z_series&catLevel=3&category=notebooks/hp_pavilion/dv8000_series&storeName=computer_store
Click on the red "Customize button...
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AMD Turion(TM) 64 ML-34 (1.8GHz/1MB L2 Cache) [Or better]
1.0GB DDR SDRAM (2x512MB) [Recommended, but will put you over $1,000 a little]
80 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive [or] 100 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive [The second one will put you over your $1,000 a little But I highly recommend it]
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Genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition Backup CD
HP extended service plans [I recommend you think about the investment of a warrenty if it for you 8 yr. old son. I would look more at the accidental damage protection ones.]
2006-07-25 15:26:57 · answer #6 · answered by technical_13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you should ditch the idea of getting an e-machine and go for the Dell. They have a bunch of great back to school offers and have great warranties for their products. I've had mine for four years and have yet to have a problem with it. Same goes for the laptop
2006-07-25 15:02:36 · answer #7 · answered by lilkracker78 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Emachines are terrible. Dell has some good deals, i would look into getting a Dell first before you waste your money on an Emachine.
2006-07-25 14:59:06 · answer #8 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i do not have an 8 year previous son yet I do have an 10 year previous daughter/nephew and they prefer video games like Monopoly, hardship, and they both have MP3 gamers that we offered for fifty.00 that ought to carry 500 songs and likewise can watch video clips.
2016-10-15 05:16:53 · answer #9 · answered by jesteriii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one for four years and it worked great, only paid $300 at Wal-Mart. It is a PC and you can load any PC software.
2006-07-25 15:00:45 · answer #10 · answered by igɳo★ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋