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eMachines offers sub-30k Core i3 Laptop

eMachines, one of Acer’s low-end laptop brands, is also offering one of the cheapest Core i3 based laptops around with the eMachines eMD730.

The specs are pretty basic but if you’re looking for an alternative Core i3 laptop, this model (along with the ones offered by Neo and MSI) may come as a viable option.

eMachines eMD730-332G25Mn specs:
14.1″ display @ 1366×768 pixels
Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz
2GB DDR3 RAM
250GB HDD
8x DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive
Intel GMA HD w/ 128MB dedicated VRAM
Gigabit LAN
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
1.3MP webcam
HDMI port
3 USB 2.0 ports
4400mAh battery

Note though that it doesn’t come with Windows OS but Linux. The suggested retail price — Php29,990USD 511INR 43,324EUR 487CNY 3,722 (though some seller in TPC is offering it for as low as Php27,500USD 469INR 39,727EUR 446CNY 3,413 in cash).

Abe Olandres
Abe Olandres
Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.
  1. I think the specs are good enough for the price. But I’m waiting for laptops that already have USB 3.0 ports. When will these laptops (and netbooks) come out? Should I wait for USB 3.0?

  2. @netbooksearcher – USB 3.0 ports might still be useless unless you have other devices (camera, external HDD) that also supports USB 3.0.

  3. with the specifications and its price i think its a good value for money especially for users who just do basic computing like internet.

  4. Right now USB 3.0 is pretty much useless.. for external drives and most devices. I haven’t heard of any device that can saturate the full bandwidth of USB 3.0. Unless we’re talking about SSDs. It’s like running an old rusty car on Germany’s AutoBahn. Very high speed limits but the car just can’t go that fast. Get my drift? Intel doesn’t even have any definitive plans for adopting USB 3.0 into their chips sets because they are trying to develop “Light Peak”, a viable alternative to USB 3.0 and display technology. Just my 2 cents. I just hope everyone would just stop nagging this topic.. NEW doesn’t mean COOL.

  5. Well Intel better move fast with “Light Peak” because USB 3.0 is just around the corner.

  6. maganda uli ang Emachines, yung tatay ko may Emachines galing US with pre-installed Windows 7 Home Premium, kaya lang lagi hindi ginagamit sa lahat nang oras dahil kailangan pang turuan gamitin sa Stocks

  7. It’s a pretty nice machine, I tried one today in Festival Alabang. The pre-installed Linpus Linux is quite functional and the user interface is simple.

    At 30k it’s an excellent deal for a Core i3 laptop, and since it already has Linux installed you can easily replace it with other versions of Linux (Ubuntu 10.04 LTS would just look great on this) or even Windows 7 if you like.

  8. Wow! If those are the basic specs these days, i’m sold! Better than my 2007 macbook for sure. Ok… what software goes best with this?

  9. @Jhay
    Light Peak and USB 3.0 specs are both from Intel.

  10. hi i got one of these , and it’s a pretty nice machine

  11. Will this play 1080p videos flawlessly and will it be able to handle Photoshop CS5? :)

  12. will it able to handle 3d max? and vray faster?

  13. I’m eyeing on this one, as well as Lenovo’s G450 (P24K) and Asus’ K40AE(P25K). I want a lappy that would serve my needs right (Java programming, MS Office,watching HD videos, PS CS4). I’m wondering if eMachahines can handle it. I don’t wanna make mistakes when it comes to spending my hard-earned money, as I’m still studying. Is eMachines’ quality good? Will it last for 2 years or so? Any advice given to me is highly appreciated. Thanks.

  14. wow this is great especially for those who just do practical stuff like browing and watching videos because of the Linux OS and the specs are great too.

  15. got mine last week! i’m sending this on a d730 and so far i’m very satisfied with the performance of this machine. tulo-laway nga kumpare ko na may vaio nga pero core2duo lang. ambilis mag open ng applications..!

  16. sir i definately appreciate your laptops. i love these laptops but i also want to know exact price of these model. i got some collection here compare with these and let me know the best laptops
    http://what-is-the-price-of.com
    thanks

  17. i just want to ask if this laptop has bluetooth capabilities?

  18. @man98: Yes, it has bluetooth. Just got this baby today, after several months of hesitation. P24.5K on Premium PC.

  19. @kielicious

    where is premium pc located?

    if its at 24K im definitely gonna buy it tomorow..

    hhehehe.. tell me plz.. thank u…

    txt me 092345*****.. id really appreciate it..

  20. @shinobi101: Premium PC is located on the first and second floors of the Gilmore Commercial Plaza (right across St. Paul, if I’m not mistaken). You’ll see a big logo of ACER– that’s where I bought it. It’s a concept store of Acer, but It’s under Premium PC. I hope I can be of help.

  21. Just got one of these from PC Options the other day. Had it for a measly Php 27.5k (it already had Windows 7 Home Basic 64bit pre-installed). Added another Php 1.4k to upgrade its DDR3 RAM to 4Gb. Works flawlessly. =)

  22. Got mine yesterday!! Worthy nmn sya!! gagamitin ko ksi sa business!! Ok ang specs nya!

  23. Got this laptop, use it as a gaming machine. Works flawlessly in high-end games I play, grab it guys!

    • fuck you dude, this specs cannot run high end games for a million years.

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