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What Should I Know About eMachine Desktops in General?

Used more than one eMachine computer? Had a memorable experience in dealing directly with the company? Share your insight about this manufacturer in general. How good is their service? The quality of their design and production? How reliable are they, and do they work hard to correct their mistakes?



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by tinasamuels
Feb 16 '00 EMachine is Barebones Internet
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by rpllingrock
Sep 06 '00 eMachines- Inexpensive But Functional!
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by HawgWyld
Jun 16 '00 Reliable products, low prices
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by kurt_g
Feb 01 '02 Emachine -- the only computer with a pupal phase.
eMachine desktops are cheap, but you get what you pay for. The money you save will be wiped out by buying replacement parts. ... read full review
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by jenni796
Sep 17 '00 My eMachine is dead and gone
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by peachjam
Mar 15 '00 Call Me Chintzy or Cheap, I like it.
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by Cyberllama
Dec 21 '00 Tell Emachines to Keep their "Free" Computer
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by electroguy
Nov 25 '00 I guess I might just be lucky but my 1 year old Emachine is running just fine!
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by jnsbray
Jun 15 '01 Was it really the "Best Buy"?
Don't let the "Best Buy" be handed to you!!! The price may be great, but, it's a pain in the wallet.... read full review
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by misterME
Feb 12 '00 The eNightmare
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by PaulGary
Sep 17 '00 My Emachine
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by Thayer
Apr 03 '00 You will return your computer
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by canne
Jun 29 '00 Send me my money!
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by swami2302
Aug 21 '00 Terrible Customer Service
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by teckwizard
Jan 19 '00 Just Shoot Me, Please!
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by jason1243
Dec 05 '00 How do you spell emachines -- P A I N F U L
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by margill
Dec 13 '00 my problematic emachine history
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by Kiske
Nov 08 '00 Don't expect the rebate!!! ** updated 11/30/00 **
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by BucthFL
Sep 01 '00 Don't Waste Your Money
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by WildZoe8
Apr 23 '00 emachine? or Ecoli?
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by gregw1960
Nov 21 '00 The truth about emachines?
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by blue_energy
Oct 30 '00 How to get through to TECH SUPPORT!
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by ESelten
Jan 15 '00 It's NOT WORTH the cheap price.
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by dissident5
Oct 13 '99 More Bang for the buck!
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by fyaym2000
Mar 27 '00 DON'T BUY IT!!!!
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by jennyrae0205
Jun 27 '00 Not An eMachine Fan
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by JasonZ
Sep 29 '99 Matel could make a better computer
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by allysonv
Nov 23 '00 PLEASE for the Love of God, Don't Buy an eMachine!
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by joatsaint
Dec 04 '00 Buy a real computer!
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by dprior
Jun 07 '02 Stay Away
Cheap components used and poor support mean you should stay away!... read full review
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by mradventure
Jan 13 '03 You get what you pay for
If you need a cheap basic computer for surfing the net an emachine might work for you. But if you have plans to upgrade in the future find something else.... read full review
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by hennemark
Apr 09 '03 eMachine - a decent computer at a low price
Based on my experiences with having 12 eMachines in the office, and one at home, eMachine builds a good, reasonably reliable computer for general usage.... read full review
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by rupking
Jun 29 '01 Why so cheap?
A perfect machine for the everyday user with alot of bells and whistles thrown in.... read full review
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by efkids
Oct 21 '00 EMachines
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by Frank52
Oct 19 '99 Poor service
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by Tider
Oct 10 '00 Have Realistic Expectations, and You'll Love eMachines
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by 4theTruth
Oct 21 '00 Maybe Excellent; Maybe Awful; Better Steer Clear
I still haven't got my rebate 14 months and three phone calls later. I would avoid this company before it goes any further south. ... read full review
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by dennisraz
Nov 19 '00 EMACHINES RULE!
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by tiggerandelle
Sep 02 '01 Emachine
I do not recommend- poor value for the dollar.... read full review
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by smotala
Oct 04 '00 Power User's Advice On Emachines! MUST READ!
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by youngcritic
Oct 25 '99 eMachine 4 you?
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by Mrs.Groth
Sep 21 '00 eMachines (sometimes you DO get what you pay for)
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by Apollom
Dec 29 '00 Improvements
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by jennyrae0205
Aug 09 '00 One more try...
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by hazzah
Aug 12 '00 Just eNough
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by csaunders3
Nov 18 '00 Works for me!
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by ngagun98
Sep 03 '00 DON'T BUY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!
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by singleguy1974
Jun 25 '00 Good For A Starter Computer
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by Tori42
Aug 30 '00 Should Have Known Better
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by jp_techsupport
Feb 29 '00 Pay the extra money please
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by emd1971
Jul 12 '00 eNother eMachine eNightmare
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by dennisraz
Nov 20 '00 all computers use outsourced hardware
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by rharmon
Jun 10 '04 Don't buy an emachines PC
Don't buy it--you'll hate yourself later.... read full review
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by e4meinexpensiv
Apr 13 '02 Just efine with me!
Going on my past experience with these computers.....go for it! I am pleased with their performance.... read full review
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by turret71
May 04 '03 Emachine fried the first day......
I'd rate an emachine 0 out of 10. Totally unreliable. ~Just my 2 cents.... read full review
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by uwin
Nov 10 '01 You get what you pay for.
I recommend the emachine as a pc for the beginner or elderly.... read full review
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by yam2seca
Apr 27 '02 T1100 Was A Great Buy!
I would recommend this system (or equivalent or higher Emachines) to anyone looking for a great all around computer at a VERY reasonable price. ... read full review
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by fulvia
Jul 01 '00 Don't buy them
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by dimeadip
Jun 22 '00 tech service - NOT
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by Zoner
Jul 14 '00 E stands for Empty
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by suekewpie
Oct 23 '00 eMachines 600ix
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by hjwhitt
Jan 22 '00 I don't know what some of these people expected.....
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by humbertob
Feb 01 '01 Very affordable price with lot of performance
Best of all affordable and low priced PC's on the Market!... read full review
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by wellspring13
Jan 22 '01 Rebates not recieved- eMachines or any other product
Good quality. The cheaper models are lightly outfitted but a good value for the money.... read full review
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by audrey48
Oct 23 '00 no more no more
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