EMachines

eMachines
Product typePersonal computers
OwnerAcer Inc. (2007–2013)
CountryUnited States
IntroducedSeptember 1998; 26 years ago (1998-09)
DiscontinuedJanuary 17, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-01-17)
Previous ownersGateway, Inc. (2004-2007)
Company
FounderLap Shun Hui

eMachines was a brand of economical personal computers. In 2004, it was acquired by Gateway, Inc., which was in turn acquired by Acer Inc. in 2007. The EMachines brand was discontinued in 2013.