eMachines eMD525-2925 Laptop

Rider · 11-30-2009, 09:45 AM

Anyone know anything about these? They are selling at Best Buy for $280. I was thinking about buying one for each of my kids (12 and 9). Internet, email, flash games, and maybe a few words docs for school is all they will be used for. I heard eMachines break often. I'm also not sure about the processor, but the 2G of ram seem ok.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/eMachine...99120800050003

buzzcutt2 · 11-30-2009, 09:54 AM

Buddy of mine had a desktop by emachine - he had nothing but troubles, the thing always locked up, hardware went bad. After fighting with them over warranty he finally gave up and bought a new machine.

Bluestreak · 11-30-2009, 09:55 AM

eMachines = garbage.

Spend your money on other things. Seriously, they are terrible.

Trip · 11-30-2009, 10:30 AM

I worked for best buy, emachines was the lowest piece of shit they could slap together and still call it a computer. BEWARE!

azoomm · 11-30-2009, 10:36 AM

eMachine = the suck. There is a reason they are cheap, you get what you pay for.

Kaneman · 11-30-2009, 10:39 AM

eMachines are awesome man, especially the laptops. Probably the most advanced and reliable piece of computer equipment you can purchase. NASA and most Air Traffic Controllers use them on a daily basis without problem.

Rider · 11-30-2009, 10:41 AM

Yeah that's what I was afraid of. If it was up to me I'd skip buying them a laptop but the wife is insisting on buying them one but of course we don't want to spend $600-$800 for each of them.

Thanks for the input, I'll pass on this deal. I keep recommending we just replace their old desktop but she wants them to have their own and not have to share.

I'm putting my foot down.

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

eMachines are awesome man, especially the laptops. Probably the most advanced and reliable piece of computer equipment you can purchase. NASA and most Air Traffic Controllers use them on a daily basis without problem.

I needed a good laugh today.

marko138 · 11-30-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider

Yeah that's what I was afraid of. If it was up to me I'd skip buying them a laptop but the wife is insisting on buying them one but of course we don't want to spend $600-$800 for each of them.

Thanks for the input, I'll pass on this deal. I keep recommending we just replace their old desktop but she wants them to have their own and not have to share.

I'm putting my foot down.

I needed a good laugh today.

Tell your wife to get on the johnson.

LeeNetworX · 11-30-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluestreak

eMachines = garbage.

Spend your money on other things. Seriously, they are terrible.

Agree 100%

Rangerscott · 11-30-2009, 08:33 PM

I'd rather have the Atom 1.6Ghz (that has hyperthreading) than a celeron 900 cpu.

11-30-2009, 09:45 AM	#1
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	eMachines eMD525-2925 Laptop Anyone know anything about these? They are selling at Best Buy for $280. I was thinking about buying one for each of my kids (12 and 9). Internet, email, flash games, and maybe a few words docs for school is all they will be used for. I heard eMachines break often. I'm also not sure about the processor, but the 2G of ram seem ok. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/eMachine...99120800050003

11-30-2009, 09:55 AM	#3
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	eMachines = garbage. Spend your money on other things. Seriously, they are terrible. __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

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azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	eMachine = the suck. There is a reason they are cheap, you get what you pay for. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

11-30-2009, 10:39 AM	#6
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	eMachines are awesome man, especially the laptops. Probably the most advanced and reliable piece of computer equipment you can purchase. NASA and most Air Traffic Controllers use them on a daily basis without problem. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

11-30-2009, 09:54 AM	#2
buzzcutt2 Fuzznutz Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Moto: 98 ZX9 Posts: 999	Buddy of mine had a desktop by emachine - he had nothing but troubles, the thing always locked up, hardware went bad. After fighting with them over warranty he finally gave up and bought a new machine.

11-30-2009, 08:33 PM	#10
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I'd rather have the Atom 1.6Ghz (that has hyperthreading) than a celeron 900 cpu.