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eMachines T5246

eMachines T5246
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REVIEW

The eMachines T5246 ($430 direct), this budget-PC maker's "top-of-the-line" model, is a welcome break from the company's past desktops: It's the first Vista budget PC from eMachines with 2GB of system memory. It's the sort of desktop system you'd find in a big-box store, take home and unpack, and quickly set up and use. When picturing its target audience, phrases such as "third home PC," "great for the kids," or "we need another computer, but not one that's too expensive" come to mind.

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Company

eMachines Inc

http://www.emachines.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $430.00
  • Type: General Purpose, Value
  • Processor Family: AMD Athlon 64 X2
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Storage Capacity: 400 GB
  • RAID: No
  • Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce 6100
  • Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW

Bottom Line

The eMachines T5246 is another decent budget choice made better, but some of the components are starting to look dated.

Pros

Under $500 for the "top-of-the-line" eMachine system. 2GB of system memory. 400GB hard drive.

Cons

Still a lot of bloatware. Dated integrated graphics. Free Norton Internet Security subscription drops to 60 days. A ball mouse—in 2008?

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