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

eMachines T2824 Desktop PC (2.53 GHz Celeron D 325, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)
Manufacturer: Emachines
Product Type: Personal Computer

Editorial Review:
Product Description
eMachines Quality - Super Low Price! One of the greatest PC deals we've ever offered! A super-fast eMachines desktop computer that's just loaded with powerhouse components! All for an incredibly low price. eMachines has earned legendary status for delivering the best combination of economy and performance in the industry. But this T2824 desktop stunner takes the cake! You will not find another computer of this caliber at this cost. Check out these absolutely astonishing features. Intel's awesome Celeron D 2.53GHz processor. 256MB of lightning quick DDR memory. An ample 40GB hard drive. A top-notch DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive you can use to watch the latest Hollywood movies, back up important data and play your favorite video games - and with Intel Extreme Graphics 3D you'll watch in amazement as those games come to virtual life. All running on Microsoft's splendid Windows XP Home Edition operating system for smooth, efficient performance, and multimedia options all the way.
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.

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

Average customer rating:

emachines' T4892
Emachines woes T2824
After 9 Months
Emachines T4892 is great for our family....
Bad Experience

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

Manufacturer: EMACHINES
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

Targus NW03BM Noteworthy Optical Screen Scroller Mouse
Targus PA235U Universal Monitor Stand - Black
Targus PAUM01U Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse
Netgear WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
Netgear WGR614 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz Cable or DSL Wireless Router

Product Features:

Intel Celeron D 2.53GHz Processor
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Operating System
256MB DDR RAM Memory
40GB Hard Disk Drive
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive

ASIN: B0002I9NOO

Product Description

Here's a machine that's powerful enough to satisfy any seasoned PC user, versatile enough for all of your computing needs and affordable enough for the tightest budgets. The T2824 offers you more value and choice than ever before with its super-quick Intel Celeron D 325 processor, Microsoft Windows XP Home, 40 GB hard drive, 256 MB memory, Intel PRO 10/100 Integrated LAN, 56K ITU V.92 ready fax/modem, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 8-in-1 digital media manager and the latest software programs and utilities installed. The T2824 is perfect for everyday use - writing reports, watching DVDs, burning CDs, accessing the Internet, e-mailing and PC gaming. Plus, it's priced just right so you'll get so much more... for so much less.

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.

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

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.

Customer Reviews:

emachines' T4892.......2006-11-27

To start off with, I'm surprised by the bad reviews this computer has recieved on this site. This is my 3rd emachine in several years and I've never had bad luck with any of them. The only reason I didn't give this computer 5 stars is that it only shipped with 256MB Ram and has a CD R/RW instead of the current DVD R/RW. That was adequate for me until recently and I am in the process of upgrading with another 512MB today. I originally bought this model about 2 years ago and my kids (8&12) also used (abused) it for about 1 1/2 of those 2 yrs. The only problems I've had are software related.
My next computer will likely be another emachine or another self built one. I'd recommend this over a Dell any day. I've used other name brand computers, too, mostly at work and my emachine has been better than any of them, for the money. I bought mine at Best Buy for $400.00 and change.

Emachines woes T2824.......2006-05-03

I bought 3 machines because the price was right, and I thought they would last a couple of years. When the first one died, I thought it was supply related so I swapped in one from a good one to confirm. It not only didn't fix it, but the 2nd one no longer worked. Freak coincidence? Carefully swapping in the 3rd supply into the 2nd machine confirmed the 2nd one was bad. When the 3rd supply was moved back into #3, it failed to work, just as dead as #2. I used an ESD strap and was very careful. Emachines said the mother boards were bad and I needed to buy a new one (make that three). They happen to ship a free different model power supply with their new mother boards because (with the original) many people were having problems getting them to work together. After they changed models of the supply the problems disapeared. To me, this indicates the premature release of a marginal design. They refused to fix the situation after the warranty expired. They should have issued a recall. They get an "F", and lose a customer.

After 9 Months.......2006-02-25

Dead...wont even boot up. Luckily eMachines has a good tech support and they are willing to give me a new PC. But ofr the nine months it worked, it was a great value for the money. I'll only recommend it if I saw it work for longer than that.

Emachines T4892 is great for our family...........2006-01-29

Just a short review to let you know were are very pleased with our Emachines T4892. Purchased it in June 2004, and have never had any technical problems or issues to deal with. Comes with the CD-RW drive, 80GB hard drive, 256mb RAM. It holds more memory than we could ever need since we don't use it for a business. Great for everyday use such as basic word processing, high-speed internet use, etc.

Two years strong and probably not giving up anytime soon. I would purchase another Emachines product in a heartbeat, since it's the second Emachines computer I've had since purchasing the first one in December 2001 (and the only reason why I was forced into purchasing the model I have now is because the 2001 computer died when we dropped it to the ground as we moved from one home into another- that one had lasted 2 1/2 years without any issues as well). Great computers for great prices!

Bad Experience.......2005-12-28

I bought this PC and after 30 days it won't even boot up. Very disappointing.

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