As of March 11, 2004, eMachines, Inc. was acquired by Gateway Inc. eMachines, Inc. distributes personal computers and provides Internet advertising programs using client-server software, in-box promotions, and keyboards that provide one-touch access to selected Web sites. Its advertising options include keyboard keys, icons, preloaded software, coupons, desktop banner advertising, and targeted and pop-up e-mails. The company also offers its consumers with a variety of Internet access options, including AOL Classic, CompuServe 2000, and its e-machines.net service. In May, eMachines, Inc. launched four new models of personal computers, which include eTower 733i, 766id, 800 and eMonster 1000B.