eMachines T2824 Desktop PC (2.53 GHz Celeron D 325, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 35 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002I9NOO
• Item model number: T2824
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,359 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 27, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get more for less with the eMachines T2824 desktop PC. Just right for students or home use, it features a 2.53 GHz Celeron processor, a 40 GB hard drive to store all your digital media files, 256 MB of RAM, and a combo DVD/CD-RW drive to accommodate all your multimedia needs. It comes with Windows XP Home Edition installed, along with all the software and utilities you'll need to get up and running fast.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: With a 40 GB hard drive you'll have more than enough room for everything you need to store, including digital photos, audio files, and digital videos.
• Processor: The 2.53 GHz Intel Celeron D 325 processor has a 256 KB L2 cache and is fast enough to handle demanding applications.
• Memory: There is 256 MB RAM in one slot, and is expandable to 1 GB for future upgrades.
• CD/DVD Drive: The CD-RW/DVD combo drive reads CDs at 40x and DVDs at 16x. It also writes to CD media at 16x and rewrite at speeds of 10x, so you can play audio CDs, access CD-ROMs, watch DVDs, make your own mix CDs, or backup files on CD-R or CD-RW media.
• Keyboard & Mouse: It comes with a standard multimedia keyboard and 2-button wheel mouse.

Sound and Graphics
With an integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 3D card with 64 MB shared memory, you can play 3D games with realistic graphics and watch DVDs with movie-quality color and resolution. It also comes with amplified stereo speakers, and AC '97 audio for true Plug and Play audio so you can start listening to music right out of the box.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
It features a built-in 56K ITU v.92 ready fax/modem and Intel PRO 10/100 Mbps built-in Ethernet so you can get online easily whether you choose to use dial up or a high speed Internet connection or connect your computer to a network. Also included is an 8-in-1 Digital Media Manager to read USB 2.0, Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media, Compact Flash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Micro Drive, and Multimedia Card. It also features the following external ports:

• 5 USB 2.0 ports (1 in Media Manager, 4 in back) for connecting to a wide range of peripherals, from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 serial port for connecting to older electronics like modems or mice
• 1 parallel port for connecting to printers or cameras based on older technologies
• 2 PS/2 ports for the keyboard and mouse
• Audio in and audio out ports for connecting headphones, microphone, or speakers

Preloaded System and Software
The eMachines T2824 is powered by Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. Windows XP Home Edition is packed with multimedia features to help you get your creative juices flowing. Windows Media Player lets you burn and play CDs, in addition to playing and organizing digital audio files. Windows MovieMaker is a basic video editing tool that helps you capture and edit digital video to save your memories and share them with others.

It also comes packed with the following software: Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Money 2004, Encarta Online, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Real Player, PowerDVD, Internet Explorer, CompuServe, AOL (with 3 month membership included), Norton AntiVirus 2004 (90 day complimentary subscription), and BigFix.

Dimensions and Weight
The tower PC measures 7.25 x 14.12 x 16.0 inches (W x H x D).

What's in the Box
eMachines T2824 desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, amplified stereo speakers, power cable, user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Item number 167014, Grading is cover/record: VG/VG+ using Goldmine standards. 196?,orig,soc,wobc Please see seller profile for abbreviation descriptions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better Alternative to DELL PC, November 1, 2005

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Sam I Am (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: eMachines T2824 Desktop PC (2.53 GHz Celeron D 325, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

This is a great starter PC or an additional one for your kids. After having owned two Dell PCs that had serious quality problems, I bought this PC and is generally happy with it, considering the low price. This PC is a much better value than any entry-level Dell PC.

Pros:

- This PC has an unmistakable strong resemblance to Gateway PCs (you can see for yourself at CompUSA, where they have both PCs side-by-side), both of which are apparently produced at the same factory in China.

- Quality construction (inside and out) that's more rugged than Dell.

- Easy to set up and get going.

Cons:

- The DVD drive is very noisy and vibrates. (But a more expensive Dell PC had the same problem.)

- The cheap video card and low RAM means children's software would often hang and requires fairly frequent reboot of the PC.

P.S. If you're looking for quality and performance, I'd highly recommend the Sony VAIO VGC-RC110G.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good price, September 18, 2005

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mj - See all my reviews

This review is from: eMachines T2824 Desktop PC (2.53 GHz Celeron D 325, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

Emachine computers work very well and don't really crash often like I thought from an unknown brand like emachine. I have had mine for 4 years and all I just need to do is to add more memory and HD, because computer technology has been getting better in it.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dead on Arrival, December 27, 2005

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Thomas in LA - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: eMachines T2824 Desktop PC (2.53 GHz Celeron D 325, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

After building a bunch of PCs I got lazy and decided to buy one for the parents. But unit arrived dead as a rock. Power on light turned on when you hit the on button, but no startup. No fan movement. No monitor signal. NOTHING.

Had to return unit.