[Leroy S. Mort]

Here's a synopsis of e-machines from a typical newsgroup post:

It is _fact_ that Emachines uses entirely proprietary motherboards and power supplies. I've seen both. The powersupplies are significantly smaller than any other PC powersupply I've ever seen, and they burn out. The motherboard cannot be replaced with anything (even in Emachines towers where you'd think maybe you could). We're talking 'disposable computer' here, it's the opposite of what the PC is theoretically capable of. The eOne in particular is everything people warned against in the iMac, only this time the inability to fix the machine or get parts is beyond inexcusable.

I build and fix computers and I wont TOUCH an e-machine.

[Lovergirl]

hrmmmm.. Thanks for the info.

[annyokie]

I agree. Emachines are the McDonald's of computers. My neighbor bought one and it was pushing up daisies within two weeks.

[Gorzaloon]

I build and fix computers and I wont TOUCH an e-machine.

Sounds like the old Packard-Bells!! I refused to work on them for friends.."Opening the case is like being the first to arrive at a horrible accident-You do not want to look, but you have to!"

[rs79bm]

It is _fact_ that Emachines uses entirely proprietary motherboards and power supplies. I've seen both. The powersupplies are significantly smaller than any other PC powersupply I've ever seen, and they burn out. The motherboard cannot be replaced with anything (even in Emachines towers where you'd think maybe you could). We're talking 'disposable computer' here, it's the opposite of what the PC is theoretically capable of.

This is true. But, the same can also be said of really inexpensive Gateway, HP, and Compaq computers. Totally inexcusable system design make these computers a real pain to work on or upgrade. However, you are right when you say Emachines sells these types of computers as their flagship model.

[mlmr]

Here's a synopsis of e-machines from a typical newsgroup post:

It is _fact_ that Emachines uses entirely proprietary motherboards and power supplies. I've seen both. The powersupplies are significantly smaller than any other PC powersupply I've ever seen, and they burn out. The motherboard cannot be replaced with anything (even in Emachines towers where you'd think maybe you could). We're talking 'disposable computer' here, it's the opposite of what the PC is theoretically capable of. The eOne in particular is everything people warned against in the iMac, only this time the inability to fix the machine or get parts is beyond inexcusable.

This is why I love FR. I almost went in to purchase the two today.... and I said, well let me talk to my Freepers tonight first. Thank you.

[Rainmist]

We have 3 E's and they all have done just fine. I'm on one right now.