eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop (Black)

October 10, 2010

eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop (Black)

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eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop (Black)

2.7GHz Intel Pentium E5400 Dual-Core Processor
4GB DDR2 Memory
750GB SATA Hard Drive; 16X DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive
NVIDIA GeForce 7050 Integrated Graphics
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop PC comes with these specs: Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor E5400, Windows 7 Home Premium, NVIDIA GeForce 7050 Chipset, 4096MB DDR2 Memory, NVIDIA GeForce 7050 Integrated Graphics, 750GB SATA Hard Drive, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High Definition Audio with 7.1 Channel Audio Support, 6 – USB 2.0, Keyboard and Mouse, 18.0 lbs. | 8.2 kg (system unit only), 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Norton Internet Security Suite 2009 TrialA great everyday performer, the eMachines ET1831-07 desktop PC delivers multitasking performance and expansion possibilities. Listen to music, edit digital photography, manage your finances and stay connected to your social networks without breaking the bank. The ET1831-07 includes a large 750 GB hard drive (great for storing your entire music and video library), dual-core Intel Pentium processor, a SuperMulti Optical Drive for burning CDs and DVDs, and NVIDIA GeForce 7050 graphics for excellent video playback.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Key Features

The eMachines Desktop PC showcases a black tower design, easy access front ports and powerful everyday performance.

Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor E5400 (2.70 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
750 GB SATA hard drive
4 GB of installed RAM (2 x 2048MB)
NVIDIA GeForce 7050 integrated graphics
SuperMulti optical drive with the following write speeds: 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD±R DL, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW
Fast Ethernet networking (10/100)
Multi-in-One memory card reader compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), CF+ Microdrive, Secure Digital (SD) Card, miniSD Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCmobile, MMCmicro, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro
Ports: six USB 2.0 (two front, four rear), two PS/2, one VGA, six audio ports (7.1 channel audio support)
Expansion slots: two PCI (available), one PCI-Express x1 (available), one PCI-Express x16 (available)
Expansion bays: two 3.5-inch HDD (1 available), two 5.25-inch ODD (1 available)
High-definition headphone jack and microphone jack
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
Dimensions: 14.2 x 7.1 x 16.2 inches (HxWxD)
Weight: 18 pounds
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor with toll-free tech support

What’s in the Box
eMachines ET1831-07 desktop PC, power cord, eMachines PS/2 keyboard and mouse, operating instructions

It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (trial version); Norton Online Backup (30-day Trial); Google Toolbar; eMachines Recovery Management; Nero 9 Essentials; Microsoft Works; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial (60 days)

Rating: (out of 38 reviews)

List Price: $ 389.99

Price: $ 399.72

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5 Responses to “eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop (Black)”

Just Gary Says:
October 10th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Review by Just Gary for eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop (Black)
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I was having trouble with an old computer (single processor with Windows XP that I have had for 8 years) at a remote site and was looking at replacing some parts when I stumbled across this. When I looked at the cost of replacing the parts of the old computer with buying this one, it was no contest. If you add up all the parts for this computer (purchase them separately here on Amazon), it gets close to $600. This is truly an amazing buy and the speed is actually really good. I have an I-7 960 with a solid state drive (that was extremely expensive to buy) on my other computer and even though this doesn’t match that one, it doesn’t do a bad job of keeping up. Really, this does a decent job at an incredible price. I would recommend this for anyone replacing an older computer.

For this price, this a great for normal light computer uses, like surfing the web, watching a DVD, answering email, playing a low-end video game. If that is all you ever want to do, then the price should convince you to buy this. But what really impresses me is that (compared to my older computer) this can also do the more sophisticated items much faster. Rendering a video, expanding a zip file, dealing with several tasks at the same time, playing a higher end video game. I am rather impressed by the ability of this computer to do what you would expect in a computer twice as much.

Just on a side note, I deleted all those “trial” programs. I had bought Office Home and Student for another computer and it allows 3 installations, so I just used that. I downloaded AVAST, which is a free virus protection program with great ability. I loaded Firefox instead of using Internet Explorer (IE just doesn’t have enough features and is too buggy) and Thunderbird as a replacement for Outlook. I also use TeamViewer to connect all my computers instead of PCAnywhere, PCtoGo, or Windows RDP. All those programs are free (CNet), work on Windows 7, and run much faster and bug free.
John S. Huisman Says:
October 10th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Review by John S. Huisman for eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop (Black)
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A great product for the money..This is my third E-Machine and always have been satisfied with them…Had some trouble with my first unit (due to some unfortunate mistakes on my part)I completely lost the O.S….The vendor thankfully replaced it…It’s fast,runs cool and windows 7 was a quantum leap form XP…some of the hardware is a little “tinny” ie. the rear video plug and the rear expansion bays are difficult to remove…I’ve had it a month and overall, I’m generally well satisfied
Kabol, Johnathan N. Says:
October 10th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Review by Kabol, Johnathan N. for eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop (Black)
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this is for the eMachines ET1831-07–not the 05, this is a pentium dual core processor.

windows 7 after a short while will prove wonderfully easy to navigate. the thing is, windows 7 is huge. the first thing you do once you get the computer up-and-runnin is create your recovery discs. it will take four dvds: three for the recovery and one for the drivers. then go about deleting the programs you dont need. i always get rid of trial software and i delete norton in favor of kaspersky (unless you can afford a nod program, or mcafee).

this comp is very easy to set up and use and the processor is insanely quick. this isnt a gaming computer, but it is fast and has a lot of drive data, plus the usbs are 2.0. plus, though it reads on the box that the hard drive is a 750g, it is really a terabyte hard drive (odd but very cool), and the processor is not only an intel pentium but is also a dual core. this comp is insane for the price. i picked one up for my mother in law and went to setting it up. liked it so much that i went out and got one for our house.

found it at best buy for $350. that is a steal. im so much happier with it over my old emachines, w3650. this is a much better product, a luck find. get it while you can.
W. freeman Says:
October 10th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Review by W. freeman for eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop (Black)
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I’ve always been a fan of the underdogs, i had two Acer Desktops from 1998 to around 2009, only TWO. They both stood the test of just over ten years and i would buy them again, but being that they now own Emachines(who used to be pretty junkie) this is what i went for. I think the reason you see less and less actual ACER brand desktops out is because they have there hands full right now. Buying out Gateway and Emachines and also being the inventor of the Netbook they have certainly a full plate no doubt. So even if they concentrate on netbooks/laptops with the Acer logo it doesnt matter because they have created a superb machine in cunjunction with Emachines. I had an Acer i got last year but sold it to my parents because they wanted one, and only had laptops, and i decided to give this one a shot. Well i’m more than pleased, the 4gb of DDR2 RAM feels absolutely no different than the DDR3 i’ve played around with in other machines. Yes it does have what some would call a dated Dual-Core processor, but let me give you this. My father has an hp and has had nothing but problems, first the key fell off after a month, then the power supply shorted out, and now the screen is slowly fading, and he just got it 1 yes 1 YEAR ago. I just got this and before this got one of the 298$ Emachine laptops at wal-mart with a very similar processor of less speed, lets just say these computers put that laptop to shame. So don’t be fooled by the big boys, i have always loved Acers and now that they are buying out these companies i love them just as much. Both this and my laptop run flawlessly, no freezes, no drops on my wireless, super speedy, even great for converting video files quickly and with no slow downs. I’ve had HP, Asus, and Compaq and none of them can even compare, i say this because of all the freezing and hardware issues i have had with all the formentioned machines. The only other brands i recommend is Sony(in most cases), and Toshiba(very reliable as well), so don’t spend hundreds or even thousands(which most don’t) on a desktop when you can pick this up and a good monitor for UNDER 600 bucks, i did. I use to be into computer gaming but i have a PS3 and Xbox 360 and have no need for games, although i still may get a bigger power supply for around 80 bucks and put in my ATI 4850 card, mainly for sccreen clarity. That is mainly the only drawback and not even a big one. The integrated graphics stink as most do but really does anyone care? Well no, but i did get a screen with DVI input and its high resolution so i would like to get rid of the regular VGA fuzzy picture to make this an even more awesome machine. May as well, it won’t cost me much, so this is just a killer deal, god praise Acer for making this company shine, both price wise and reliability, if they hadn’t then Emachine probably would have eventually just dropped out all together. (wink).

Also one last note, if your looking to upgrade do it gradually, this machine has a simple motherboard and simple cooling system and is NOT designed for a high end graphics card. Even though you can put a new power supply and large card in it, it will shorten the life of the computer drastically and is very hard on the components. This is an everyday plain computing system, if you want to make a gaming system upgrade to a higher end machine, preferably Asus.
K. Chambers Says:
October 10th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Review by K. Chambers for eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop (Black)
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I loved almost everything about this computer (especially the price)….the speed is fantastic and there’s lots of memory, etc. It was a huge improvement over my previous computer. But the only two drawbacks are that it doesn’t come with a recovery disk (you have to create your own using your own CDs). And when I went to do so, I discovered that there are some problems with the CD/DVD drive. When I went to remove the CD, it would not come out (I got some error message). So I don’t know if the CD drive was not installed properly at the factory or what. I’m not very techy, so I have to do a little homework to figure out how resolve that. I’m not going to spend money to take it somewhere to fix a new computer. Other than that everything works well and again the price was unbeatable for what I needed.