i am looking to get a computer this weekend. i saw a good packager for $499.99 at best buy. it is an emachine brand? have u heard of them
2007-02-07 02:34:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I have had several e-machines and they seemed to outlast other brands. Their support was good after a wait to talk to them and once my power supply went out and they overnighted a new one to me. I will buy another one.
2007-02-07 02:39:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
eMachines are actually fairly decent computers from what I've heard. I would definately suggest an eMachine over a HP or Compaq.
eMachines will obviously cut corners to keep the cost down, and like all cheaper brands, they are more likely to have hardware failure. A good warranty would be a smart idea. Another thing to know is that cheaper systems often are more difficult to upgrade. It is a buy, use, toss system. Don't think that you will get 5 years of out of it. It'll probably last 2 to 3 pretty decently. Excluding lemons of course.
If you don't want to spend a lot of money, don't mind buying a new computer in a couple years, and get a good warranty, you should be ok.
2007-02-07 02:49:24 · answer #2 · answered by shay200000 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've never had an emachine but a friends e-machine is sitting in my storage room. It's either the Mobo or the CPU that crapped out after only 2 years of light use. Seems hit or miss with these, they probably have some issues resolved but I would find out the model number you intend to buy, then search the net for possible problems that are common with that model.
When my friends e-machine crapped out and I diagnosed the motherboard, I did a search on the net and found it a common problem with that model due to a bad manufacturer that e-machines chose.
If your lazy, just find out the model, come back here and ask what problems it will have, someone will look it up for you :)
2007-02-07 02:56:26 · answer #3 · answered by figureditoutthesecret 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not buy an EMachine, a friend of mine bought one and the computer slowed down after a couple weeks and there was perfect virus protection on it. The computer had to be completely reformatted. My advice buy a very good priced HP. If you were ever thinking of a laptop, they have great rebates and deals.
2007-02-07 02:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by dustinh456 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hai the money doesn't a matter u first check the following things
1. system configuration
processor speed how much ghz
how much md ram 512 or 1gb like this
and whats the capacity of hard disk
whats the monitor size and whats the maximum resolution
and ups capacity
u must keep in mind before select the pc
2007-02-07 02:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by kutty 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy E-machine, I had mine for a little over a year and had to get it wiped out and re-built 3 times. I now have an HP and don't have any problems with it.
2007-02-07 02:37:52 · answer #6 · answered by Holly S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a eMachines for years and it was a great desktop computer.
2007-02-07 02:37:39 · answer #7 · answered by Marcela A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, emachines are known for good, upgradeable PC's for what you pay.
2007-02-07 08:57:19 · answer #8 · answered by firstkipchak 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, I have two and they are fine and well supported for upgrades.
And my son has one at home..no problem to report after 3 years.
2007-02-10 19:29:17 · answer #9 · answered by razual2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are not known well so even if it is a great price it probibly would be better to get a dell acer mac or hp and if you decide to get it ask what comes with it
2007-02-07 03:21:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋