Each of these kiosks will, believe it or not, be coming out in the United States before they reach Japan, and will contain 4 packs of Sheets, 10 packs of sheets, and Sheets branded hats and t-shirts. It’s what they’re calling a “highly advanced, non-human retail experience” and each machine has two plasma screens (just for viewing) that can show messages that change daily. Whether or not these machines will grow to carry other similar products in the near future is still unknown.

According to Sheets officials, the group has received significant interest from vending machine operators across the board, classic machine operators who wish to insert Sheets into their own machines on the side. Price points for said Sheets will remain the same as they’ve been for the short time they’ve been available to the public, that being 4 count: $3; 10 count: $6; Sheets hat: $20; and Sheets t-shirt: $20. Wearing said t-shirt and hat, I must mention, will almost certainly drive our society into an Idiocracy-like state where everyone wears brand names for clothing and BRONDO is our main source for water.

On the other hand, having a gigantic energy boost via a strange tab you place on your tongue seems completely fine, this way making sure you don’t get the nasty teeth-rotting liquid in your gums like you would normally do with soda pop and energy liquids. Agreed?

The 1402 is 7.1-inches in diameter and weighs 9 pounds. It features integrated 802.11b/g/n WiFi, HDMI connectivity, and SPDIF outputs. The OS for the machine is Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Inside the small HTPC is an AMD Athlon II NEO CPU, GeForce 9200 graphics, and 2GB of RAM. In addition to HTPC duties, eMachines says that the PC can be used for basic computing as well. Storage is to a 160GB HDD and the small computer has four USB ports. The machine will retail for $299.99.

Intel’s Atom N270 processor may be more commonly found in 10-inch and smaller netbooks, but that hasn’t stopped manufacturers from slotting the low-power – and admittedly low performance – chip into desktop machines. Although the form-factor of the eMachines EZ1601-01 may be strikingly different from, say, an Eee PC, what’s inside isn’t; the 1.6GHz CPU is paired with 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 2.5-inch 160GB hard-drive, Intel GMA 950 graphics and WiFi b/g. For that you can blame Intel’s configuration limitations on what hardware can be matched up with its Atom N-series chips; the company fears anything more and the processors might start eating into their mainstream CPU range.

What is different from the typical netbook is a DVD burner and an 18.5-inch, 1366 x 768 LCD display. Unlike some all-in-one nettops we’ve seen, such as the ASUS Eee Top, this lacks any sort of touchscreen layer; instead you’ll likely be using the bundled PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Ports on the eMachines EZ1601-01 are split between the left-hand side, which has two USB 2.0, audio in/out and a multiformat card reader, and a down-facing panel around the back. That has a further three USB 2.0 ports, gigabit ethernet, audio output, two PS/2 ports and the DC power plug, and while a chore for regular access does at least mean the EZ1601-01 can back up close to the wall.

Hardware controls are limited to a brightness and power, the former notching the backlight between five different levels. Display quality is reasonable, though nothing special, and it’s worth noting that there’s no video output for plugging in a second screen or a VGA projector. Not, perhaps, something most EZ1601-01 owners would be likely to demand, but a limitation all the same. eMachines’ integrated speakers are similarly average, which for the price and the market positioning means you’ll be wanting to plug an external set in for anything other than the occasional system bleep. Happily that second audio-out socket on the rear panel means you needn’t have a speaker cable perpetually hanging from the side.

In terms of hardware performance, it comes as no surprise to find the eMachines EZ1601-01 sluggish and outpaced when it comes to anything but the most basic of tasks. While it may look like rival all-in-ones from Lenovo and Dell, the N270 processor brings performance on a par with most netbooks. In Geekbench the EZ1601-01 managed a total score of 871, bested by MSI’s Wind U100 (with 886) and ASUS’ Eee PC 1000H (with 883), neither the most current of netbooks. Browsing the internet with a clutchful of tabs open while music plays in the background is manageable, yes, but system-intensive tasks such as ripping CDs, processing video and playing back high-definition footage range from painfully slow through to plainly impossible.

Given the budget price-tag, though, we can perhaps forgive the eMachines EZ1601-01′s shortcomings. At $399.99 it makes for a decent web-centric browsing, emailing and instant-messaging desktop, with a more eye-friendly display than a similarly priced netbook. It’s less portable, of course – though at 9lbs it’s reasonably luggable – but if you’re considering a netbook as a second or third PC to keep the household internet addicts quiet then the EZ1601-01 makes for a reasonable alternative.

If you’re thinking “hey, that sounds like a netbook” then you’re right: the eMachines all-in-one is basically the guts of a netbook squeezed into an 18.5-inch 1366 x 768 display.  There’s also WiFi b/g, a matching keyboard and mouse, and five USB 2.0 ports. 

In fact the only thing - bar the extra screen inches – you’ll find here that might be unusual on a netbook is the 8x DVD burner.  Graphics are courtesy of the same GMA 950 you’ll find in your Eee PC, and there’s the usual multi-format card reader.  One nice tweak is that it should be a quiet machine; there’s no fan involved.

The eMachines EZ1601-01 All-In-One Desktop PC is available now, priced at $399.99. 

Press Release:

STYLISH eMACHINES ALL-IN-ONE DESKTOP PC IS AN “EZ” ADDITIONTO ANY ROOM IN THE HOUSE

At just $399.99, the eMachines EZ1601-01 makes all-in-one PCs more affordable than ever before

IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2009 – High-style no longer comes with a high price tag thanks to the new eMachines all-in-one PC. For just $399.99, the eMachines EZ1601-01 is a great addition to any room, addressing a family’s basic computing needs in an affordable, elegant space-saving design.

Sleek and stylish, the eMachines EZ Series fits perfectly in a kitchen or on a small desk in the family room. An ideal digital media hub, it can help mom and dad manage the household, keeping everybody up-to-date and in touch with convenient access to the Internet, online recipes, email, family calendars and address books.

Just as viable as an entertainment center, families can keep their favorite movies, music, photos and videos in one spot, where everyone can enjoy them together. Young children can surf the Internet, play online games and do homework while sitting in the kitchen or den with the rest of the family.

Its low cost and small size also make it a great choice as a child’s first computer or for use in a student’s cramped dorm room.

“The eMachines EZ1601-01 all-in-one PC proves style doesn’t have to come at a price premium,” said Glenn Jystad, senior manager, desktop products for eMachines. “It also shows that capabilities and functionality don’t have to be sacrificed at the expense of great design.”

On sale now, the eMachines EZ1601-01 is available in Diamond Black, and is accented with green LED lighting and silver trim. Designed to be as thin as possible while keeping costs low, the EZ1601-01 resembles a high-tech photo frame. A matching keyboard and mouse complement the PC.

Easy to set up and use, the eMachines EZ includes everything necessary to get up and running quickly, including Windows XP, a tilt-able high-definition 18.5-inch widescreen LCD with integrated speakers, and matching keyboard and mouse. Built-in 802.11b/g wireless allows for quick, cable-less connection to the Internet with minimum hassle.

The eMachines EZ’s brilliant display delivers a premium viewing experience with its 16×9 aspect ratio and 1366×768 resolution, making it great for watching movies. Combined with the integrated speakers and embedded high-definition audio support, it’s an ideal PC for DVDs or online entertainment, such as YouTube(TM) videos.

The eMachines EZ also includes everything needed to organize, create and share digital data easily. Using the Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, consumers can quickly transfer photos, videos music and files from cameras, camcorders and other peripherals directly to the PC. Conveniently located on the right side of the display, the Super Multi Double-Layer drive makes it easy to watch movies or burn home DVDs and CDs of favorite, digital photos, movies or music.

Featuring an energy efficient Intel® Atom ultra-low voltage processor and fan-less design, the Energy Star® qualified eMachines EZ is cool and quiet.

Models / Specs / Pricing

eMachines EZ1601-01 All-in-One Desktop
• $399.99 (MSRP)
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
• Intel® Atom(TM) Processor N270 (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache)
• Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset
• 1GB DDR2, 533MHz memory
• Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• 160GB SATA hard drive (1)
• 8x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti double layer drive
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Integrated 802.11b/g Wireless
• 5 USB 2.0 ports (2 side, 3 rear)
• Integrated 18.5-inch widescreen LCD with 16:9 aspect radio
• Built in speakers
• Embedded high-definition audio support
• Keyboard and optical mouse

About eMachines
eMachines, a leading retail PC brand, is part of the Acer family of technology products. See www.emachines.com for more information.

The Athlon and Pentium machines both have 3GB of RAM, while the Celeron makes do with just 2GB.  Graphics on the two Intel machines are integrated NVIDIA GeForce 7050, while the AMD gets an NVIDIA GeForce G100 with its own 512MB of RAM; storage is 160GB on the AMD and Celeron, 320GB on the Pentium.

Standard across the range are six USB 2.0 ports, a multiformat memory card reader, VGA output and a DVD burner, but the AMD machine adds DVI and HDMI connectors and eMachines’ new E182H wm 18.5-inch 1366 x 768 LCD display.

The eMachines ET1300-02 is priced at $449.99 (including the LCD), the ET1810-01 at $299.99 and the ET1810-03 at $369.99.  All three should be available this week.

Press Release:

eMACHINES INTRODUCES CONTEMPORARY DESKTOP PCs
AND MATCHING WIDESCREEN DISPLAY IN LUMINOUS WHITE

IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2009 – eMachines today introduced all new, luminous white mini-tower PCs and matching monitor, bringing a fresh new look to PC computing.

Sporting a bright and shiny white design accented with green LED lighting, the eMachines ET1300-02, ET1810-01 and ET1810-03 desktop PCs all deliver solid performance and expansion capabilities in a fresh new alternative design. Bundled with a matching keyboard and widescreen display with built-in speakers, they’re a smart addition to any room in the house.

“Consumers on a budget looking for a solid performing PC will find some great choices in the new eMachines line-up,” Glenn Jystad, senior manager, desktop products, eMachines. “Our new mini-towers provide the horsepower and technology needed for today’s applications at a very reasonable price, and are stylish and compact as well.”

With prices ranging from $299.99 to $449.99, the new eMachines PCs are ideal for a wide range of uses and applications. They include AMD or Intel processors and 2GB or 3GB of DDR2 memory, providing solid performance for back-to-school, home office or general home use. Consumers doing photography, video and casual gaming will appreciate the crisp, vibrant images NVIDIA graphics brings to their digital entertainment.

With 160GB or 320GB hard drives, there’s plenty of storage for managing movies, music and photo libraries. A conveniently located media hub on the front of the PC makes it easy to connect peripherals and to transfer data from cameras, flash drives and other devices.

Complementing the new PCs is the eMachines E182H wm 18.5-inch widescreen LCD display. Perfectly matching the new desktops’ vivid white exterior, it delivers crystal clear visuals and high definition audio through built-in speakers. With 720p high definition support, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and quick 5ms response time, the E182H wm display provides a first rate and immersive digital experience for gaming and watching movies.

The 1366×768 resolution and 300 cd/m2 brightness further enhance the visual performance. It also includes a VGA input for stunning visual quality and is VESA compatible for multiple mounting options, whether on a desk or on the wall.

Models / Specs / Pricing

eMachines ET1300-02
• AMD Athlon(TM) X2 4850e Dual-Core Processor (2.5GHz, 512KB x2 L2 cache)
• Windows® Vista(TM) Home Premium with Service Pack 1
• NVIDIA® GeForce® G100 w/512MBMB
• 3GB DDR2 memory
• 160GB SATA (7200 RPM) hard drive (1)
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash(TM) Technology (2)
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• VGA, DVI and HDMI connectors
• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front / 4 rear)
• 18.5-inch widescreen LCD with built-in speakers (eMachines E182H wm)
• $449.99 MSRP

eMachines ET1810-03
• Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor E2210 (2.2GHz, 1MB L2 cache)
• Windows® Vista(TM) Home Premium with Service Pack 1
• Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce® 7050 graphics
• 3GB DDR2 memory
• 320GB SATA (7200 RPM) hard drive (1)
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash(TM) Technology (2)
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front / 4 rear)
• 1 VGA port
• $369.99 MSRP

eMachines ET1810-01
• Intel® Celeron® Processor 420 (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache)
• Windows® Vista(TM) Home Basic with Service Pack 1
• Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce® 7050 graphics
• 2GB DDR2 memory
• 160GB SATA (7200 RPM) hard drive (1)
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash(TM) Technology (2)
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front / 4 rear)
• 1 VGA port
• $299.99 MSRP

eMachines E182H wm Display
• 18.5″ Widescreen Viewable TFT Active Matrix
• 16:9 Aspect Ratio
• 1366×768 (HD Ready) Resolution
• CrystalBrite
• Inputs: 1xVGA, 1xPC audio
• 5 ms Response Time
• 300 cd/m2 Brightness
• 10000:1 (Dynamic) Contrast Ratio
• 170(H) / 160(V) Viewing Angle
• 16.7M Color Depth
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Energy Star compliant
• Vista Premium Certified
• $129.99 MSRP

About eMachines
eMachines, a leading retail PC brand, is part of the Acer family of technology products. See www.emachines.com for more information.

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The 01w version pairs that with 2GB of DDR2 memory and Vista Home Basic, while the 02w makes do with 1GB and XP Home SP3.  Each offers an 18x DVD SuperMulti burner, multi-format memory card reader and nine USB 2.0 ports spread across the front and rear panels.  A gloss-white PS/2 keyboard is supplied, matching the SFF case, and there’s a similarly-finished 18.5-inch 16:9 1366 x 768 LCD display, the E182H wm, with DVI and VGA inputs on offer too.

The eMachines EL1300G-01w is priced at $298, while the EL1300G-02w includes the E182H wm display, and is priced at $398.  The monitor alone costs $119.

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eMACHINES INTRODUCES CONTEMPORARY ALL-WHITE SMALL FORM FACTOR DESKTOP PC WITH MATCHING MONITOR

New mini PC’s modern design combines best-in-class style with low-cost and value; new monitor provides cinematic quality viewing with new streamlined styling at a great value

IRVINE, Calif., May 19, 2009 – eMachines today introduced a redesigned small form factor desktop PC with matching monitor design. The EL1300 Series offers powerful performance combined with user-friendly features and a shiny, bright, all-white design, accented with green LED lighting. The new widescreen monitor compliments the all-white PC with similar styling and offer consumers excellent high-definition picture quality and innovative technology.

With its second generation small form factor desktop, the EL1300 Series, eMachines brings style and elegance to this tiny little powerhouse. Just one-third the size of traditional desktop PCs, these super compact systems rival mainstream desktops in capabilities and functionality.

“Alternative color choices have been making their way into notebook lines for some time now,” said Glenn Jystad, senior manager, desktop products, eMachines. “With the arrival of spring and summer, it’s the perfect time to introduce a fresh, clean alternative color choice to our desktops and monitors, bringing an exciting new look and feel to desktop PCs.”

Sporting a bright white glossy finish, eMachines brings a “smile” to customers, via a subtly swooping green LED and silver branding design, which can be found on the desktop cases and displays.

“The amount of thought and effort put into the aesthetics and new design features of the new desktops and monitors is significant,” said Jystad. “The price and capabilities are right on target, and the sleek ultra-modern design offers more style than many PCs costing twice as much.”

The Mini eMachines EL1300 Series is Big on Savings and Capabilities
Available this month, the small form factor eMachines EL1300 Series is currently available in two models, the $298 EL1300G-01w and the $398 EL1300G-02w, which includes a 20-inch widescreen LCD.

Small and light enough to fit just about anywhere, the EL1300 mini PC is perfect for students or general home use. Just 10.7 inches tall, 4.2 inches wide and 15 inches in length, its convenient space-saving design allows it to fit easily in a cramped dorm room or small kitchen without taking up valuable desk or counter space, and its fresh new look will complement any room’s décor.

The new design also includes user-friendly touches, such as easy access front ports and room for upgrades, such as a wireless network or TV tuner.

Equipped with an AMD Athlon processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics and a roomy 160GB(1) hard drive, the EL1300 Series delivers the performance needed to surf the Internet, download photos, stream videos, or manage a music library. Powerful capabilities and rich graphics make it more than capable of handling graphic-rich applications, whether it’s photo heavy multimedia applications, casual gaming or graphic-intensive school or work projects.

The new eMachines E182H wm 18.5-inch widescreen LCD features technology that improves productivity and enhances any viewing experience. The new space-saving design offers both style and functionality. The shiny, bright, all-white display matches the new eMachines desktops, enhancing the look of any home or office, while the widescreen design allows users to view more content or multiple documents.

Offering an excellent visual experience, this new display features 720p high-definition support and a 1366×768 resolution. Users can enjoy the crisp picture quality with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and fast 5ms response time for viewing quick action movie images. Additionally the 300 cd/m2 brightness further improves the visual performance.

The eMachines E182H wm includes a VGA input for appealing visual quality and is VESA compatible for multiple mounting options, whether on a desk or on the wall. To boost the visual experience of movies and games, the eMachines E182H wm also includes two integrated audio speakers.

Models / Specs / Pricing
eMachines EL1300G-01w Small Form Factor Desktop PC
• AMD Athlon(TM) 2650e (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150SE integrated graphics
• 2GB DDR2 memory
• 160GB SATA (7200 RPM) hard drive (1)
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash(TM) Technology (2)
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Microsoft® Vista Home Basic
• 9 USB 2.0 ports (5 front / 4 rear)
• USB powered stereo speakers
• PS/2 multi-function keyboard
• Energy Star® compliant
• $298 MSRP

eMachines EL1300G-02w Small Form Factor Desktop PC
• AMD Athlon(TM) 2650e Processor (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150SE integrated graphics
• 1GB DDR2 memory
• 160GB SATA II (7200 RPM) hard drive (1)
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash(TM) Technology (2)
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Microsoft® Windows XP Home with SP3
• 9 USB 2.0 ports (5 front / 4 rear)
• White 20-inch widescreen LCD with built-in speakers (eMachines E202H wmd)
• PS/2 multi-function keyboard
• Energy Star compliant
• $398 MSRP

eMachines E182H wm Display:
• 18.5″ widescreen viewable TFT active matrix
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 1366×768 (HD ready) resolution
• CrystalBrite
• Inputs: 1xVGA
• 5 ms response time
• 300 cd/m2 brightness
• 10000:1 (dynamic) contrast ratio
• 170(H) / 160(V) viewing angle
• 16.7M color depth
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 720P HD ready via DVI with HDCP
• Energy Star compliant
• Vista Premium certified
• $119 MSRP

The eMachines EZ1600 pairs Intel’s Atom N270 processor with an 18.5-inch 16:9 display and two SO-DIMM memory slots.  It supports up to 720p resolution and has an integrated DVD-RW drive, WiFi and up to 160GB hard-drive.  There’s also a multiformat card reader and a choice of silver or black casings.

As for the Acer Aspire Z5600, that has a 1080p-capable 24-inch display, with multitouch touchscreen and an integrated TV tuner.  There’s also up to 2TB of storage, a webcam and a DVD/Blu-ray writer combo drive.  No definitive word on processor options as yet; all Acer say is that they’re using the “latest generation” of chips.

Similarly unknown are pricing and availability; we’ll update as soon as we hear back from Acer.

Press Release:

A ‘Touch’ is all You Need with the New Acer All-in-one Multimedia and Aesthetics in 24 inch

2009-04-08 – New York In time, the multiple uses for computers have undergone evolutions and transformations. This doesn’t just involve simple work tool with highly technical performance features. PCs have become real companions for all daily activities, now indispensable to just about every household. Today the aesthetic appearance of the PC is more than just a bonus, especially in context of the home. Features such as design and proportions have gained even greater importance.

Acer has attentively followed the new market trends and has amplified these new dynamics through focused research and development that has demonstrated that rich specification into All-in-one no longer needs to command the extraordinary price premium seen today.

The result of this research has led to some really interesting news: the new All-in-one Acer Aspire Z5600 PC, characterized by its sought-after design, a spacious 24inch display and grand multimedia capability represents a current revolution in the world of PCs and it is engineered to maximize the full promise of the next operating system from Microsoft called Windows 7. Apart from the many refinements of Windows 7 over Vista, the Aspire Z5600 offers full touch screen capability at an affordable price. No longer do users have to be limited to the use of keyboard and mouse controls or be restricted with expensive propriety touch implementations, with the Windows 7 touch capability, users may freely alternate control of the PC with mouse or touch at their ergonomically enhanced leisure.

The miniaturization of internal components has allowed the all hardware to be placed on the rear of the LCD display. The result is an All-in-one device that merges power and elegance in a streamlined device. The new Aspire Z5600 is a mainstream affordable PC that guarantees elevated functionality thanks to the latest generation of Intel processors and spacious HDD capacity of up to 2TB. The latest generation of MXM graphic processors ensures optimum multimedia performance.

The Acer Aspire Z5600 is perfect for complimenting the most sophisticated environments and can be easily positioned in any room of your residence, from the lounge to the study or a child’s room. The new silver Aspire Z5600 is an entire digital entertainment system that integrates all the necessities of a true rich multimedia PC; including TV tuner to watch and record favorites television programs, integrated webcam for video calls to keep in touch with relatives and friends, and an incorporated DVD/Blu-Ray player/writer combo for playing back or burning movies, music and video.

The 24inch touch screen guarantees an extremely instantaneous and intuitive recreational and professional multimedia experience. With the simple touch of a finger it’s possible to select, to browse through files, start applications and to navigate menu options to manage data, audio, video and image files. At any time, the touch screen option can be easily converted and the Aspire Z5600 can be used like a general mouse and keyboard PC.

[via Engadget]

As well as a grown-up processor (admittedly not one that will cause Alienware fearful chills), you get a full-sized, ergonomically-curved keyboard, WiFi b/g, a SuperMulti DVD-R/RW drive and ATI Radeon x1200 graphics (with up to 1919MB of ATI HyperMemory).  Strangely, despite the extra case room, the eMD620 drops a USB port over the usual netbook total, having just two.

Obviously some will prefer the super-portability of a netbook, but you can’t argue with the price.  The eMachines eMD620-5777 is available today from Best Buy stores.

Press Release:

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2008 – The eMachines eMD620-5777 debuts today, giving consumers all the essentials of mobile computing at the incredibly affordable price of only $429.99.

The new notebook combines the latest in popular and useful features with trusted technology, making it ideal for challenging coursework, multimedia school projects, home productivity, research and staying in touch.

“The new eMachines is a great way for customers to get everything they need in a notebook at a really exceptional price – something that’s welcome in today’s challenging financial climate,” said Ray Sawall, senior product manager for Acer. “The new eMachines eMD620-5777 notebook is ideal for students, families, small business professionals and anyone on a budget who wants to enjoy the benefits of mobile computing. Plus, the new eMachines eMD620-5777 notebook gives families an affordable way to get an additional PC in their home, without having to set aside a dedicated space for it.”

With a fast AMD Athlon™ 2650e processor (1.6GHz, 512MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB) and a full 1 GB of DDR2 memory, the eMachines eMD620-5777 is ready to perform on the go. It also features integrated ATI Radeon x1200 graphics, with up to 1919MB of ATI’s HyperMemory, so video and graphics look great.

The notebook’s size is designed with portability in mind. Its 14.1-inch widescreen display is perfect for watching DVD movies and viewing multiple applications at once, yet the chassis is still compact enough to comfortable carry in a backpack or book bag. Also, staying in touch on the go and is a snap with the notebook’s 802.11b/g WiFi wireless that connects to hot spots and wireless networks on campus, at home and at many popular restaurants and hotels.

After projects for home and school are complete, students and their families can enjoy digital media hobbies, entertainment and games. The Super Multi-format DVD-R/RW drive plays DVD movies and can burn music, video, photos and other content to DVDs or CDs using the preinstalled Corel WinDVD and NTI CD/DVD Maker software. Consumers can store and share their digital media with the notebook’s large 160GB hard drive and a Super Multi-format Dual-layer DVD-RW drive.

Listening to music and movie audio is enjoyable with the notebook’s high-definition audio support with two built-in stereo speakers, headphone/speaker jack and microphone jack. Plus, two USB 2.0 ports make it easy to connect popular peripherals and digital media devices, such as MP3 players, cameras and camcorders.

Useful software abounds on the eMachines eMD620-5777 notebook. It comes with Windows Vista Home Basic for fast handling of applications. The notebook also comes preinstalled with eMachines GameZone – a sampling of popular online games as well as Adobe Reader for reading PDFs, and Microsoft Works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial for productivity. To keep customers safe, the notebook also comes with a 60-day trial of Norton 360 Version 2.0.

Pricing, Availability and Warranty

The eMachines eMD620-5777 will be sold by Best Buy beginning Nov. 1, 2008 at the price of $429.99.

Two models are being launched initially, the eMachines EL1200-05w and eMachines EL 1210-01e, each has seven USB 2.0 ports, an 18x DVD burner, 14-in-1 memory card reader and a super-efficient 15W CPU.  The eMachines EL1200-05w has a 160GB SATA II 7,200rpm hard-drive, NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics, 1GB of RAM and runs Windows XP Home.  Meanwhile the eMachines EL 1210-01e switches up to NVIDIA GeForce 8200 integrated graphics, 2GB of RAM and a 320GB SATA II 7,200rpm hard-drive, adding an eSATA port and HDMI port as well.  It also runs Windows Vista Home Premium.

Both PCs are available now.  The eMachines EL1200-05w is available from Walmart with an MRSP of $298, while the eMachines EL 1210-01e is available from Best Buy with an MRSP of $349.

Press Release:

eMACHINES INTRODUCES POWERFUL MINI DESKTOP PC; JUST THE SIZE OF A DICTIONARY, IT’S STILL BIG ON CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES

Starting at just $298, EL1200 Desktop Series PCs Pack a Powerful Punch Despite their Diminutive Size

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2008 – Weighing in at just one-third the size of a traditional PC, the new super compact eMachines EL1200 Desktop Series PCs pack as much computing power as most mainstream full size towers, without taking up limited desk space or much out of consumers’ wallets. Starting at less than $300, the EL1200 Series is an extreme value that’s sure to surprise and please many a shopper this holiday season.

The budget-friendly eMachines EL1200 is powerful enough for homework assignments or managing household finance programs, offering everything consumers need to get online, check email and Watch YouTube videos from any room in the house.

Small and light enough to fit on a shelf, book case or counter with ease, eMachines’ new small form factor desktop means consumers can now have a PC just about anywhere in the home.

“The extreme value of the eMachines EL 1200 is undeniable,” said Glenn Jystad, senior manager, desktop products. “The ability to purchase a powerful, well-equipped PC for less than $300 is sure to be a welcome option for consumers tightening their budgets in today’s tough economic climate.”

Stylish, Space Saving Design
Today PCs are being integrated into main living areas such as kitchens and family rooms, so small form factor PCs are perfect for the family den, studio apartments, dorm rooms, smaller bedrooms and home offices.

Forty percent smaller and 55 percent lighter than eMachines’ smallest tower PC, the EL 1200 is right at home next to the phone on a kitchen counter, where it can serve as the family’s digital hub, providing easy and quick access to family photos, address books and calendars, online recipes, email and traffic and weather reports.

Parents buying a PC for a child will appreciate the EL 1200′s price and ability to fit into a small bedroom. Its powerful capabilities and rich graphics deliver fast frame rates and great image quality, easily tackling games and video applications with ease.

Students needing a PC will appreciate its blend of affordability, functionality and size. Stowed away on a bookshelf, it’s ideal for smaller apartments and cramped dorm rooms. Powerful technologies make it well equipped for email, Web access and preparing and saving graphic-rich homework assignments, while its multimedia and entertainment features allow it to double as a media center.

Sleek Multimedia and Entertainment Center
Top-notch performance combined with digital media features make the EL1200 a powerful little dynamo. Featuring 64-bit AMD Athlon processing power, 1GB or 2GB of memory and rich NVIDIA GeForce graphics, the EL1200 provides the performance to tackle everyday tasks and more.

Popular multimedia activities, such as creating digital photo albums, uploading videos, and burning personalized music or photo disks are handled with ease. Even connecting to an HDTV is easy via its standard HDMI port, and high-quality audio is delivered with the included set of amplified stereo speakers.

Its sleek design includes a flip down door that hides the optical disk drive, keeping it free from dust and debris. The 14-in-one media reader provides fast transfer of videos, photos, and music, and seven USB ports provide quick connections to printers and other consumer electronics.

Roomy hard drives provide ample space for storing digital photo, video and music libraries. And for quick backups or additional storage, a built-in eSATA port provides a fast connection to external drives.

Smaller Design is Environmentally Responsible
Available with an innovative low-power 15 watt CPU, the energy efficient EL1200 uses less energy than a standard desktop PC. Its low power consumption also helps prolong component life and service costs.

In addition, its smaller size means less metal and plastic will have to be recycled. Its cardboard box is about 60 percent smaller than the one used for eMachines’ smallest tower PC, further reducing landfill waste.

Models / Specs / Pricing

eMachines EL1200-05w:
• AMD Athlon(TM) 2650e 64-bit Processor (1.5GHz, 512KB L2 cache and 800MHz system bus)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150SE integrated graphics
• 1MB DDR2 memory
• 160GB SATA II (7200 RPM, 8MB cache) hard drive (1)
• 18x DVD+R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash(TM) Technology (2)
• 14-in-1 digital media card reader
• Microsoft® Windows XP Home with SP3
• 7 USB 2.0 ports (3 front / 4 rear)
• $298 MSRP

eMachines EL 1210-01e:
• AMD Athlon(TM) 2650e 64-bit Processor (1.5GHz, 512KB L2 cache and 800MHz system bus)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 8200 integrated graphics
• 2MB DDR2 memory, dual channel
• 320GB SATA II (7200 RPM, 8MB cache) hard drive (1)
• 18x DVD+R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash(TM) Technology (2)
• 14-in-1 digital media card reader
• Microsoft® Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1
• 7 USB 2.0 ports (3 front / 4 rear)
• 1 HDMI port
• 1 eSATA port
• $349 MSRP

Pricing and Availability
The new eMachines EL1200 models are available now. The EL1200-05w, available at Wal-Mart, has an MSRP of $298. The EL 1210-01e can be purchased from Best Buy, and has an MSRP of $349.