eMachines was founded in September 1998 by Lap Shun Hui as a joint venture of South Korean companies Korea Data Systems and TriGem. The company sold PCs at prices of $399 or $499, all without a monitor.
Is eMachines a good brand?
eMachines is a brand associated with budget PCs, but it does also have a range of laptops. ... The M5116 isn't the most powerful laptop out there, but it is good enough for every day tasks. The 2.4GHz Celeron processor is more than adequate for office applications, web browsing and email.
Are eMachines rare?
The eOne was discontinued in 2002, and due to its lackluster sales, is rare in the secondary market.