Emachines hawks Windows XP bargain
C|Net | at | by Mike
Emachines is offering Windows XP on the cheap, with Friday's introduction of new desktop PCs. The budget-minded personal computer maker is offering four new desktops with Microsoft's operating system pre-loaded and with a starting price of $474 before a $75 rebate. The company is betting that the combination of Windows XP and a low price will help persuade consumers to upgrade. Microsoft's new operating system is set to launch Oct. 25, but PC makers have been offering systems with Windows XP pre-loaded since late last month.