The Bottom Line
If you are looking for a good performance system that has upgrade potential and are not concerned about the software bundled with the system, the T2460 is a good choice.
Pros
- Inexpensive for Components
- Well Constructed Case
- Respectable Performance
Cons
- Lacks 3D Acceleration
- No IEEE1394 Firewire
- Minimal Software Bundle
Description
- AMD Athlon XP2400+ Processor (2.0GHz) w/266Mhz Frontside Bus
- 256MB PC2100 DDR Memory
- 60GB ATA/100 Hard Drive
- 16x DVD-Rom Drive
- 48x/16x/40x CD-RW Drive
- S3 ProSavage Graphics w/32MB Shared Memory
- 10/100 Fast Ethernet
- V.92 56Kbps PCI Modem
- 1 4x AGP and 3 PCI Slots Available
- 6 USB 1.1 ports
Guide Review - eMachines T2460 Desktop
eMachine’s T2460 desktop system is a great price for a mid-range desktop computer system if you are willing to deal with a few shortcomings. Most notable of these is the lack of system memory and graphics power. This is especially true if you plan to play any 3D games or do desktop video work. Another area that could be improved is in the software bundle. It lacks a true office productivity suite and is completely missing any functional CD recording software. With the money saved compared to similar systems, these shortcomings can be easily overcome and the overall cost will still be slightly lower. If one is willing to do some upgrade work, its an excellent system purchase if on a budget.
