eMachines ET1831-07

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Pros:

Strong features for a low price; on certain tests, outperforms desktops that cost $125 more; room to expand inside; power-efficient.
Strong pricetoperformance ratio, Lots of storage space.
Low Cost, Good General Performance And Features

Cons:

Gaudy green-lit plastic strip on the front of the case; poor video playback performance.
Lacks gigabit ethernet networking, Cluttered internal wiring

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Last revision on May 19, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Strong features for a low price; on certain tests, outperforms desktops that cost $125 more; room to expand inside; power-efficient
Strong pricetoperformance ratio, Lots of storage space
Low Cost, Good General Performance And Features

Reviewers Didn't Like

Gaudy green-lit plastic strip on the front of the case; poor video playback performance
Lacks gigabit ethernet networking, Cluttered internal wiring
Small Power Supply Prevents Many Graphic Card Upgrades, Lacks Digital Video Connector, Lots of Trialware

Expert reviews and ratings

The eMachines ET1831-07 isn't much of a video playback device, but in all other respects, this is a solid budget PC. Perhaps the best deal going for its features, it also outperforms other desktops in and above its price range on general computing...

By cnet on April 20, 2010

Offering capable performance and a stellar price tag, the eMachines ET1831-07 may not top the charts, but it's a great value....

By PCWorld on March 31, 2010

Pros: Low Cost, Good General Performance And Features

Cons: Small Power Supply Prevents Many Graphic Card Upgrades, Lacks Digital Video Connector, Lots of Trialware

By About.com on January 01, 2010