eMachines Desktop Computer T1220 (1.20 GHz Intel Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 20 GB Hard Drive)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006AMAH
• Item model number: T1220
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,647 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 24, 2002

Product Description

First impressions are everything. From the first moment you start using this eMachines T1220 desktop you'll be amazed at its capabilities. It boasts impressive performance with a 1.2GHz Intel® CeleronM-^Y processor, 128MB SDRAM memory, and 20GB hard drive as well as a 48X CD-ROM and 56K ITU V.92 modem. With features like that youM-^Rll have no problems taking care of work or keeping yourself entertained. MONITOR SOLD SEPARATELY.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a Winner!, July 13, 2002

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R. Geissman "Lodi Shopper" (Lodi, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: eMachines Desktop Computer T1220 (1.20 GHz Intel Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 20 GB Hard Drive) (Personal Computers)

Purchased the T1220 CPU...as part of a system bundle. Completed my system with a FS740 Compaq monitor and Canon S300 printer. This system only comes with 128 MB/RAM so I also picked up a memory upgrade of another 128 MB and because I was going to put this on my home network I needed a network interface card (NIC). Got unit home and opened up unit (very easy two thumb screws remove the side of unit) and popped in the memory module (another simple task that emachines provides instructions for in manual) and popped the network card in (3 PCI slots in this machine one populated with modem so only two open slots available) Turned on machine and memory and NIC were instantly recognized. The Celeron processor running @1.2 GHz is able to run through the majority of games and applications available without a hitch. I was suprised at how good the graphics were with the built in graphics card (Intel direct AGP)that shares system memory up to 11 Megs (another reason for the instant memory upgrade) The Keyboard had good feel and the mouse looks and feels good too! Can't comment on speakers as I didn't use them but they look like cheap run of the mill items (Compaq monitor came with JBL platinum speakers) 56 K modem works well as does the 48x CD-ROM. If you want to add a DVD or CD-RW there is an open expansion bay and instructions in the manual on installing one. Other pluses include 4 USB ports (2-front, 2-back), Game/Midi port, 9 pin serial port and Parallel port. All connections are color coded for ease of identifying. Even has headphone and mic ports on both the front and back. New emachines cases are much better loooking than they used to be as well. Overall a great bargain to get you into a current system with Win/XP. (Make sure you send in your rebates!)

Update - Just installed a Pinnacle PC/TV tv tuner. Installed and works fantastic. System still chugging along on our home network.

Update 2 - Have installed a logitech clicksmart 310 camera for use as a webcam. Works great. Also added a Hi-Val 32x10x40 CD burner. No problems with burner installed without drivers and works perfect.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Piece of Junk: DO NOT BUY, December 10, 2004

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Headache (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: eMachines Desktop Computer T1220 (1.20 GHz Intel Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 20 GB Hard Drive) (Personal Computers)

I had my T1220 for 2 years, using it for very simple things such as email, MS Office, and so on, but nothing demanding on a computer. After only 2 years, the motherboard fries itself. Guess what? Emachines doesn't sell replacement motherboards (and the ones they do sell are outrageous), so I tried to call their help line. Guess what? They charge $20 just to talk to someone. Emachines is the worst computer company around. Complete junk. It also runs slow after about 6 months out of the box. DON'T BUY THIS JUNK!!!

4.0 out of 5 stars EMACHINES T1220, January 22, 2006

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John Slauter "JOHN SLAUTER" (ALTOONA, PA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: eMachines Desktop Computer T1220 (1.20 GHz Intel Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 20 GB Hard Drive) (Personal Computers)

I OWN THIS COMPUTER MYSELF....I HAD IT FOR ABOUT 3 1/2 YRS....IT WORKED GREAT....PLAYED GAMES THAT WERE NOT MEANT FOR USE ON THE WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION....PAID ALMOST $750.00 FOR COMPLETE PACKAGE....AFTER REABTES, ONLY COST ME ABOUT $350.00....EVEN CAME WITH PRINTER....THEN OVER THE LAST 2 MONTHS, COMPUTER STARTING CRASHING ON ITS OWN....THEN 2 WEEKS AGO, IT WOULDNT TURN BACK ON....JUST FRIED ITSELF....I WENT AND BOUGHT A NEW EMACHINES THIS PAST WEEK....THE T3304....CHEAPER THEN THE T1220 AND CAME WITH A DVD/CD-RW DRIVE, MONITOR, SPEAKERS, MOUSE, AND AN ALL-IN ONE PRINTER WITH A 100GB HARD DRIVE, 5 USB HUBS, DIGITAL CARD READER AND SO MUCH MORE....ALMOST $50.00 LESS THEN T1220....I HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE OUT....EMACHINES IS ONLY GOOD FOR ABOUT 3 YRS....BUT NOT A BAD COMPUTER OVER-ALL....EMAIL ME YOUR THOUGHTS ON MY REVIEW....THANK YOU....