I bought a bunch today. Can't beat the price.
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- eMachines(TM), Inc. (Nasdaq: EEEE), the third largest vendor of desktop PCs sold through U.S. retailers, today announced that Dixon Groups' PCWorld Business Direct will offer UK consumers a new network-ready eMachines desktop PC with Windows 2000 Professional pre-installed.
The eMachines eMonster 800net desktop PC is specifically configured for the network environment. It comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system, Service Pack Release 1 (SP1), and a high speed Ethernet network card. This combination of hardware and software delivers reliable, efficient and fast systems at an affordable price for small businesses.
The eMonster 800net performance workstation also features an Intel Pentium III 800 MHz processor with 256KB L2 cache, 64MB memory, a 48x CD-ROM, 30GB hard drive, floppy drive, a 56K ITU V.90 modem, Intel DirectAGP 3D (810 shared) graphics, Intel 82801 AC'97 audio, a 10/100M Ethernet card, 2 USB ports (one is conveniently located in front), audio in and out, microphone in, a head phone jack, keyboard, mouse and stereo speakers.
The eMonster 800net from eMachines is competitively priced at 499.00 British pounds sterling, excluding applicable tax (VAT) and shipping. Consumers may order the eMonster 800net beginning January 8, 2001 from PCWorld's Business Direct online service at pcwbd.com. Quantities of this product are limited. About eMachines, Inc.
eMachines, Inc. (Nasdaq: EEEE) is a leading provider of Internet-enhanced, low-cost, high-value, personal computers, and of Internet advertising, portal and software distribution services. Founded in September 1998, eMachines began selling its low-cost 'eTower(TM)' desktop computers in November 1998. In June 1999, eMachines sold the third highest number of PCs through retailers in the United States, according to leading market research organizations, and has maintained the number three market share position since that time.
Since inception, eMachines has shipped more than 3 million PCs through leading national and international retailers, catalog and online merchandisers. Approximately one of every two eMachines consumers is a first-time PC owner, providing the company's advertising partners with a unique opportunity to introduce themselves to new online consumers before many of them have developed strong Internet brand loyalties. The company's Web site is located at e4me.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to future events and results that are based on eMachines, Inc.'s current expectations. These statements relate to the outlook and prospects for eMachines and the markets in which it operates. These statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, the level of demand for eMachines' products and services, eMachines' and its suppliers' ability to timely develop, deliver, and support new and existing products and services, eMachines' ability to manage inventory, the cost and availability of key product components, eMachines' ability to successfully develop and market its Internet-based services, consumer and advertiser acceptance of such services, competitive pressures relating to price reductions, new product introductions by third parties, technological innovations, and overall market conditions, including demand for computers, Internet access devices and Internet services, as well as general retail sector demand. Consequently, actual events and results in future periods may differ materially from those currently expected. Additional information regarding the factors that may affect eMachines' future performance is included in the public reports that eMachines files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/CONTACT: Pattie Adams of eMachines, Inc., 408-945-1364, padams@emachinesinc.com/
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