eMachines 5048 desktop $249.99 AR shipped - CompUSA.com

[snowcrustracer]

Hi folks,

 

This is with rebates.

 

While supplies last:

 

www.compusa.com

 

Powerful Media Center PC

 

The eMachines T5048 desktop PC provides enhanced features to power your productivity and expand your creativity. Experience powerful Intel® Pentium® 4 processing with Hyper-Threading Technology for great multi-tasking speed, smooth game play and fast computer response. Manage home finances and email, create documents and spreadsheets with Microsoft® Works® 8.5. Enjoy Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 to easily organize, personalize and enjoy more of your favorite digital media on your terms.

 

Create and share photo albums, play and burn your favorite DVDs and home videos and build a personal music library. Use the 9-in-1 Digital Media Manager to transfer files and store your digital content on the 160GB hard drive, then use the DVD+/-RW optical drive to burn personalized CDs and DVDs of your data, digital photos or MP3s. Enjoy an enhanced experience with ATI Radeon® Xpress 200 integrated graphics and the capability to support Microsoft Windows Vista™. Guard your privacy and personal information with a complimentary 90-day subscription of McAfee® Internet Security Suite™.

 

The eMachines T5048 Computer is a Windows Vista Capable PC.

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http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=335984

[RossMAN]

Bump for a hot deal on a loaded desktop!

[fulkersonm]

I'm not sure why this isn't getting any attention. I called the place where we buy our office computers and he highly recommended it for a home computer. He knows I'm not going to pay his prices and he's not afraid to tell me something is junk and he usually does when I ask him about a computer from a big store. He thought this one looked good and doubted if I could find a better deal.

[threelittlecupcakes]

Ok, since I don't have compusa anywhere near me if I were interested I would have to order online. I have a moniter already in storage and speakers. Would this be a good second computer for the kids? Also are the rebates easily obtained? Never dealt with compusa before.

[fulkersonm]

I've never dealt with them before either, but I printed the rebates from their website. I've never even been in one of their stores. I ordered on line and shipping is free. It looked simple or I wouldn't have done it.

[RossMAN]

Would this be a good second computer for the kids?

 

Since you already have a monitor, this would be a perfect computer for the kids. If you have high speed internet, this has an ethernet port. Or if you use dialup this has an internal 56k dialup modem.

 

Also are the rebates easily obtained? Never dealt with compusa before.

Yep. There's a $150 and $50 rebate, follow the instructions carefully, make copies of everything and mail it off.

[barbamama21]

sometimes CompUSA takes forever to process shipping and rebates. Just keep in mind.

[ingasmile]

I went with the Emachines T5212, it is $369.00 after rebates. It has more memory and a bigger hard drive. I jumped on this deal. I ordered Sunday afternoon and got a shipping notice the next day.

 

Inga

[RossMAN]

I went with the Emachines T5212, it is $369.00 after rebates. It has more memory and a bigger hard drive. I jumped on this deal. I ordered Sunday afternoon and got a shipping notice the next day.

 

Inga

Congratulations, that's a good deal on a loaded desktop!

 

eMachines T5212: http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=341275

[ingasmile]

Thanks, I consider myself pretty computer illiterate but I have been doing my research and waiting for a good one to come along. I have a nice monitor already and cordless mouse and keyboard. My emachine I have right now is over 3 years old and I have only added memory to it once. The cd drive no longer works and lately has been shutting down for no reason that I can find. (no viruses, etc. I think it may be overheating). Hopefully it will get here quickly.

 

Inga

[threelittlecupcakes]

Thanks but maybe I will pass. Since I haven't dealt with them before I am kind of nervous about that. It would be different if I had a store closer than 200 miles away.

[bpr]

My dad bought the one for $249 after rebates. He wanted to go cheap! It's plenty for him. All he does is email and surf a little. Was looking at a Dell for $340 w/free shipping, but this one has double the hard drive space and RAM and he got it today.

[labgeek]

I went with the Emachines T5212, it is $369.00 after rebates. It has more memory and a bigger hard drive. I jumped on this deal. I ordered Sunday afternoon and got a shipping notice the next day.

 

Inga

While the slightly larger hd (200 vs 160) and more memory (which is easily and cheaply upgraded), the MUCH bigger improvement of that model over the OP is the processor.

The 5212 has a Dual Core P4 @ 2.66 vs. the OP's single core at 3.06... BTW, it's also DDR2 vs DDR which is the current trend (read cheaper to upgrade in the long run).

 

Bottom line, IF you have the extra $120 I'd go with the T5212.

[sappy]

I have this computer. I love it, it's awesome. I spent 647 on the bundle at Best Buy.

[sappy]

There's a compusa where I live. It's a reputable store.

[edubbrulez]

Good luck getting either of these PC's. Both are listed out of stock for in-home delivery. I can't even find a CompUSA store locally that has them either.

[labgeek]

Good luck getting either of these PC's. Both are listed out of stock for in-home delivery. I can't even find a CompUSA store locally that has them either.

I only checked the 3 stores I grace with my presence (TFIC) from time to time:

 

T5212 - In stock in New Orleans, Norfolk and Limited Qtys in Newport News.

T5048 - In stock - all three...

[ingasmile]

Thanks labgeek for reaffirming my knowledge that this was a decent computer!!

 

Inga

[edubbrulez]

I only checked the 3 stores I grace with my presence (TFIC) from time to time:

 

T5212 - In stock in New Orleans, Norfolk and Limited Qtys in Newport News.

T5048 - In stock - all three...

Well your lucky then. Philadelphia area has none. Nor does 08756, 48098, 55416, 90210

[labgeek]

Well your lucky then. Philadelphia area has none. Nor does 08756, 48098, 55416, 90210

T5212 Minitower

Intel Pentium D Processor 805, 2.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 200GB Hard Drive, 16X DVD+/-RW Drive, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

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Product availability at stores around zip 19019 (Philadelphia, PA)

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Philadelphia CompUSA Superstore

Philadelphia, PA 19154 (215) 824-2888 3 Miles In-Stock

 

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[ingasmile]

Got my computer today. It is up and running smoothly so far. I have downloaded Firefox and AVG software without incident. The fan is a little noisy but otherwise it is great.

 

Inga

[MDWKurt70]

looks like an awesome system, probably wish i would have went after it...