I keep getting mixed opinions on eMachines.Some say they are a complete waste of money, while others say they have had theirs for years without any problems.Does anyone know if the overall response to eMachines is positive or negative?
2007-06-01 03:52:46 · 7 answers · asked by remy9_0 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You are getting mixed responses for a good reason, eMachines PC's are rather hit & miss. They use lower quality components in the build of their PC's. This allows them to deliver the same bells & whistles as the "big guys" for a lower price...BUT...it also increases the chances that you'll get a "lemon".
Basically, if you are somewhat computer savvy, and don't mind the hassle of potentially exchanging a bad unit, the eMachines aren't a terrible way to save some money. If the prospect of possibly being on a return/exchange merry-go-round makes you queasy, then you'll want to drop the bucks for a more reliable brand.
I hope this helps you out!
2007-06-01 03:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Chris N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been in the computer industry since 1984. I purchased a eMachine in the late 90's and it is still running for me today. Sure, it is quickly becoming obsolete as it is a PIII / 600mhz and can only hold 1gb of RAM, but for certain tasks it works fine. I have only had one problem, and it occurred this past year...the video card stopped working. Since it was not integrated into the motherboard, I was able to find one online for $14 and now all is good.
A Consumer Reports article from this year shows that in a reader response poll, emachines, as far as reliability goes, are just as good as HP, Compaq, Dell and IBM.
2007-06-01 04:08:56 · answer #2 · answered by Worker__B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, an emachine is the cheapest computer you can buy. I believe they were purchased by gateway a few years back.
At this time, they are a major computer company. I believe if you are going to surf the net and do very simple things, you are going to be just fine with an emachine.
Depends on your needs.
2007-06-01 03:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by Coffee Drinker of Love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but emachines are the cheapest and one of the worst brands on the market. I would recomend getting a new computer though.
Look into a dell,toshibea, compac, and gateway
2007-06-01 04:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by kyle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EMachines is a good entry level computer. I have many customers who use them and have had no problems at all.
2007-06-01 04:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
complete waste of money. get a dell, they are nice. they also have coupons for 400 bucks off. type in dell coupons in yahoo, you'll get some.
2007-06-01 03:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AMD athalon - build your own.
Forget Gates and his Window
2007-06-01 04:01:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋