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Gateway Delivers Sub-$600 Gaming PC

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From the press release:

The new eMachines T6212 brings the power of an AMD Athlon 64 processor with integrated ATI RADEON graphics to a sub-$600 PC, delivering solid performance for gaming, digital entertainment and productivity.  In addition to taking on today’s 32-bit applications, the Athlon 64 provides support for future 64-bit applications for a low price of just $579.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.
   
The latest eMachines desktop PC line-up also features the eMachines T3985 powered by a fast Intel Celeron D 340 (2.93GHz) processor and an ample 512MB of memory for just $469.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.  Value-conscious buyers will appreciate the eMachines T3882 outfitted with an Intel Celeron D 335 and Intel Extreme Graphics 2 that can handle today’s digital media and productivity tools for a low price of just $369.99 after a $50 mail-in rebat. 

The new eMachines line of desktop PCs includes:

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eMachines T6212:  Turbo-Charged for Gaming at a Great Price
   
The eMachines T6212 delivers premium technology and extra processing power for transforming computer gaming into a movie-like experience.  Powered by an AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor and 512MB of dual channel memory that is expandable to 4GB, the eMachines T6212 with 64-bit processing power is ready for the next wave of 3D games.  Graphics are vibrant and crisp thanks to integrated ATI RADEON Xpress 200 with 128MB DDR shared video memory.  Based on PCI Express architecture, the eMachines T6212 also offers an open PCI Express x16 slot for future upgrades — another unique feature for a product in this class.  Accessing, storing and sharing digital media is quick and easy due to the system’s double layer DVD+/-RW multi-format drive, huge 160GB 7200 RPM hard drive with 2MB of cache, an 8-in-1 media reader, IEEE 1394 and USB 2.0 ports.  The eMachines T6212 is priced at only $579.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

eMachines T6212

eMachines T3985:  Digital Media Powerhouse Under $500
   
The eMachines T3985 packs technology at minimal cost for just $469.99after a $50 mail-in rebate.  It boasts a 16X DVD+/-RW multi-format drive with double-layer DVD technology that gives PC users up to 8.5GB of data,
which is twice the space typically available for storage.  An 8-in-1 media reader and large 80GB hard drive further support consumer’s ability to access and store their favorite digital video and photos.  The eMachines T3985 is outfitted with a powerful Intel Celeron D 340 (2.93 GHz) processor, Intel Extreme Graphics 2 and 512MB of DDR SDRAM, expandable to 2GB for fast, reliable performance.

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eMachines T3882:  Fast, Reliable Performance at Just $369.99
   
Priced at just $369.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, the eMachines T3882 desktop PC provides computer buyers a solid, reliable PC for accessing the Internet and everyday computing tasks.  This system has a fast Intel Celeron D 335 (2.80GHz) processor, 256MB of DDR SDRAM expandable to 2GB and Intel Extreme Graphics 2.  It also comes with a CD-RW/DVD combo optical drive for creating and backing up digital photo slideshows, DVD movies and MP3 music.  Unlike many other systems at this price point, it has a large 80GB hard drive and six USB 2.0 ports for connecting to the latest digital media.
   
The PCs are all network- and broadband-ready with integrated 10/100 Ethernet and a 56K V.92 fax/modem. 

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