• Reported by Nate

Now that I've been using the new eMac for a few days I have some thoughts to share, ostensibly for those who are considering purchasing one. It's beautiful, and I don't say that lightly. I was kind of expecting a slightly modified version of the imac box, but this is a different animal. Being an all in one, and by it's profile, it may seem more like an imac, but I think there is something different about the materials used, it's the same thick glass-like plastic that can be found in the new flat panel LCDs, backed with white for a very clean non-see-through appearance. The mirrored speakers give the thing a sort of retro look, like a 50's radio with two big nobs. They keyboard and mouse that came with it are a very clean white, and so the whole thing seems very hygienic, but in a welcoming way. The cd open button on the keyboard is both handy, and keeps the monitor clear of breakable parts. All the many ports are easily accessible from the right hand side, with the power button also being located there. A very simple panel on the bottom releases with one screw to reveal the memory slots. Power is indicated by a low circle of light to the right of the cd drive, it's completely behind the opaque glass so when the light is off you wouldn't even know it's there. The panel up front with the silver apple pops down so the cd drive can slide out smoothly. It decidedly heavy - fifty pounds, but given that I can lift it onto my desk, and I knew I wasn't purchasing a laptop, this isn't a hindrance. If you've gotten this far you'll notice I'm not speaking about the technical details, I thought that the aesthetic experience would be more valuable than a reiteration of the details that can be found elsewhere.