[Jason Dunn]

http://reviews.designtechnica.com/review2630.html

"eMachines, best known for their affordable computer systems has introduced a PC desktop system designed from the ground up for gamers. Now let’s get real here. When you think eMachines, you probably think low-budget systems with non-upgradeable designs, right? This is the same company that was offering $200 PC systems (with a CompuServe or other ISP contracts) 5 years ago, when the competition was pushing $2000 systems. Well, things have changed. Dell, Gateway, HP and others are all offering desktop solutions for under $600 dollars complete with a monitor and speakers (sometimes even a free printer). Most hardcore gamers will shy away from these systems, but eMachines is hoping their new T6212 gaming PC will grab your attention. Priced at just under $600 dollars after rebate, the T6212 could be the best deal currently out there for a PC."



This is a surprisingly capable system for under $600, especially when you consider the option of expanding on it later with a PCI Express video card. When you consider the AMD 3200+ CPU, 512 MB of RAM, and 160 GB of storage, this would make a capable machine for digital media editing. Nothing earth-shattering mind you, but for under $600, it could easily be a second machine decided to nothing but editing. Check out the full article for the details.

[Jason Dunn]

http://reviews.designtechnica.com/review2630.html

"eMachines, best known for their affordable computer systems has introduced a PC desktop system designed from the ground up for gamers. Now let’s get real here. When you think eMachines, you probably think low-budget systems with non-upgradeable designs, right? This is the same company that was offering $200 PC systems (with a CompuServe or other ISP contracts) 5 years ago, when the competition was pushing $2000 systems. Well, things have changed. Dell, Gateway, HP and others are all offering desktop solutions for under $600 dollars complete with a monitor and speakers (sometimes even a free printer). Most hardcore gamers will shy away from these systems, but eMachines is hoping their new T6212 gaming PC will grab your attention. Priced at just under $600 dollars after rebate, the T6212 could be the best deal currently out there for a PC."



This is a surprisingly capable system for under $600, especially when you consider the option of expanding on it later with a PCI Express video card. When you consider the AMD 3200+ CPU, 512 MB of RAM, and 160 GB of storage, this would make a capable machine for digital media editing. Nothing earth-shattering mind you, but for under $600, it could easily be a second machine decided to nothing but editing. Check out the full article for the details.

[James Fee]

So what is the difference between eMachines and Gateway these days?

[Chris Gohlke]

I've been a big fan of e-machines for years now. I don't like paying a lot to have bleeding edge hardware and these really fit the bill. My current machine is very similar to this, except with a 3.06 Ghz P4 and a weaker video card. 95% of computer users don't need much power and these PC's more than fit the bill.