Emachines AMD Athlon 2650e for $299 from Best buy starting 11/09 SKU: 9057058
Product Features
* AMD Athlon™ 2650e* single-core processor 800MHz system bus with HyperTransport™ Technology and Enhanced Virus Protection** for Windows XP Home. * AMD64 technology Provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing, including today's 32-bit applications and tomorrow's 64-bit software; 512KB L2 cache memory for efficient processing while multitasking. * 1GB DDR2 memory For multitasking power, expandable to 2GB. * Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM. * 14.1" WXGA widescreen display With 1280 x 800 resolution showcases movies, games and other images. * 120GB SATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers spacious storage options and fast read/write times. * ATI RADEON X1200 graphics Features up to 1919MB of HyperMemory with Shader Model 2.0 and DirectX 9.0 support; high-definition audio with built-in stereo speakers. * 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. * Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g) Lets you connect to your local network or area hotspots. * Built-in Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector Helps you connect to the Internet. * Weighs 5.3 lbs. and measures just 1.6" thin For lightweight portability. * Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system preinstalled Software package included with Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Reader and more; trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included.
$11.00 shipped for a 1gb chip to upgrade this to the full 2gb at kingston regular $13 on sale $11 http://shop.kingston.com/partsinfo.asp?promo=PRCGRBR&ktcpartno=KVR800D2S6/1G
Message edited by: pubenemy on 2008-11-26 20:12:24 CST
I would not recommend buy this computer. The processor is a weak unupgradable peice of junk. the Acer Aspire One and EEE 1000HA both have better processors. Even if this has 15.4 screen versus the smaller netbook screens, it just shows how weak this computer is.
I saw somewhere that this Emachines laptop is made by Acer. And also, the processor in this laptop should be a lot stronger than the Intel Atom (which isn't even faster than the Celeron M's in the first netbooks, just Google for benchmarks). Of course, the AMD in this laptop will use somewhat more power than the Atoms. Looks like a good alternative for people who need the extra screen space and don't care about weight.
It is actually better than the Atom crap from Intel. However only issue I see with it is that it has 2 slots for memory total. so if you want to expand from 1 GB, it is a bit tight.
Where did they pull out this crap from considering the specs available these days? Does someone time travel at BB. Even at $300 bucks this is a bad deal for the given specs. No discredit to OP, but this could have been a somking deal may be 2 years back.
adaru said:I saw somewhere that this Emachines laptop is made by Acer. And also, the processor in this laptop should be a lot stronger than the Intel Atom (which isn't even faster than the Celeron M's in the first netbooks, just Google for benchmarks). Of course, the AMD in this laptop will use somewhat more power than the Atoms. Looks like a good alternative for people who need the extra screen space and don't care about weight.
e-Machines & Gateway merged long ago. Then, last year Acer bought Gateway. So all Gateway or e-Machines branded machines are manufactured by Acer.
Check the model on eMachine website (http://www.e4me.com/products/products.html?prod=eMD620-5777). It is the new low-end version specifically built for BB. However the specs there is different. It has bigger HD and Vista:
CPU: AMD Athlon™ 2650e Processor 64-bit processor with AMD HyperTransport™ 1.0 Technology (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB) Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic with SP12 Display: 14.1" WXGA high-brightness TFT LCD (1280×800) Chipset: AMD RS690MC Memory: 1024MB 800MHz DDR2 (1 × 1024MB) Expandable to 2GB 2 DDR2 slots total, 1 DDR2 slot available Hard Drive: 160GB SATA II (5400rpm, 8MB cache)1 Optical Drives: 8X DVD SuperMulti double-layer drive Write max: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Read max: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Video: ATI Radeon® X1200 Graphics With up to 1919MB of HyperMemory™ supporting Shader Model 2.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Audio: High-definition audio support Two built-in stereo speakers Communications: 802.11 b/g Ports/Other: 3 - USB 2.0 1 - External display (VGA) 1 - Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support 1 - Microphone-in jack 1 - AC Adapter Connector 1 - RJ-45 Ethernet Dimensions: 13.0" W x 9.8" D x 1.2/1.6" H Weight: 5.29 lbs (system unit only) Battery: 6-Cell Lithium-Ion (2.2AHr) Warranty: 1-year parts and labor limited warranty3 Software:
* Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic with Service Pack 1 * Productivity Software o Microsoft Works® 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial4 o Adobe® Reader * Digital Media Software o Corel® WinDVD o Launch Manager o NTI CD/DVD Maker™ * eMachines® Comprehensive Security o Symantec Norton 360™ Version 2.05 * Game Software o eMachines® GameZone6
Note Best Buy says XP but see EMachine site specs which says it is Vista not XP if so it must be so slow. But I believe this is a different model. It was supposed to come out Nov 1'st but Best Buy must have gotten them to install XP thus the -5880 model number and different OS. Thank goodness. I had read that MS was allowing XP Home on low powered notebooks but the license was restricted so if you upgrade the processor the OS may no longer boot or be activateable.
Edit: Worst buy changed item to the 5777 Vista POS and lowered the memory to 1GB. Sorry but this will be one slow machine. Vista is unworkable with less than 2GB. Memory is cheap but you can't upgrade past 2GB. Unfortunately you will most likely have to throw your memory away to upgrade to 2GB open memory by unscrewing screw on bottom of machine if both slots are used you will have to buy 2 1GB DDR2 soDIMNS if one is empty buy one. This will work for many people if they upgrade the memory. This is a much stronger processor than the Atom or Celeron and the graphics much better than intels as well. Get it and install Linix or XP (if you have it) for good performance.
Unfortunate that you have to get a low powered machine to get XP hopefully you will be able to get this machine with XP for thanksgiving. Fortunately the next OS is supposed to be better but time will tell. The server version of Vista is better than Vista so it is possible. MS always says this but they consistantly deliver far worse than promised. XP was an exception not the rule ME was bad as well. 2000 was good but not a home version. Vista was released without any of the promised improvements except DRM (Digital Restriction Management). Far worse performance no improvement in file system (badly out-dated) very bloated, very little user control of what MS junk runs.
Called EMachine but machine is so new Tech support had no information on the motherboard.
The processor possibly upgradeable since it uses the same socket. This is a special chip designed to compete against the intel Atom. There is a dual core version 3250e (22 Wats) but it is an OEM only part. It is a 16 Watt part far less than the 32 Watts the Turions use which cost $160+ anyway making the cooling solution possibly insufficient even it it did work. I would suggest against planing on upgrading unless it is confirmed that it can be without losing the XP license.
jidli2004 said:It is actually better than the Atom crap from Intel. However only issue I see with it is that it has 2 slots for memory total. so if you want to expand from 1 GB, it is a bit tight.
I do computer work and in the 300+ laptops I've opened up or worked on, they have only had 2 memory slots. This is a laptop, not a desktop...not sure what you are expecting.
Not too bad if you just need something for basic computing. Beats waiting outside BB on Thanksgiving at 5pm. Honestly, those BF lines keep getting longer and longer.
?? What is a "rep"? If you are begging for green ratings, you're more likely to get red ones. If your deal is a good one, it will get all of the green ratings it deserves.
Otherwise pretty decent deal - bigger, better screen than a netbook plus has a DVD burner.
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