>e-machines have a bad rap from their first years in business in the US. I have noticed that they have gotten much better on price/performance.
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>Remember, if you recommend you will also be supporting the damn thing, so make sure you understand that type of relationship :)

I've been supporting them for years. They are kind of my extended family. That's why I'm telling them to buy the 3-year onsite warranty... <g>