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Want to get a PC for just £24?
If you are in receipt if Housing Benefit, Income Support, Pension Credit and numerous other benefits then you are eligible to get "no-nonsense" refurbished desktop and laptop computers.
A fully working desktop computer costs £99, while a laptop is £149.
People who sign up for the £2.99-a-month broadband package before the end of June with ISP's including Plusnet, TalkTalk, Virgin and Sky will receive a £75 discount on those prices, making a desktop PC cost £24!
All computers sold as part if the scheme have a minimum specification, with a 2GHz processor, 1GB of memory, a 60GB hard disk, monitor, keyboard, mouse and a 12-month warranty.
http://www.getonlineathome.org
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If going to advertise the scheme do mention the little bits like voice line rental and contract commitments
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All is detailed on the link, I thought people if interested would see that prior to ordering as its clearly displayed. Sorry.
Thought those on low incomes would find it helpful, especially if not already in a contract or know others who want to get online but can't afford to.
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Register (or login) on our website and you will not see this ad.
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I wouldn't say "All" is detailed in the link. For a start, 'refurbished' doesn't really describe what outdated limping junk you may end up with. As usual, add everything up and you arrive at 'No such thing as a free lunch'.
Edited by professor973 (Wed 26-Jun-13 19:41:37)
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A refurbished machine designed to do the basics very well (this specification is the guaranteed minimum: many devices will be better than this):
Desktop:-
2GHz CPU
1GB Ram
60GB hdd
CD Drive
15" Screen minimum
12 month warranty
Laptop:-
2GHz CPU
60GB hdd
CD Drive
14" Screen minimum
Wifi enabled
Webcam
1hr battery standby life
12 month warranty
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk | Domains,website and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 53.4/16.8Mbps @ 600m. - BQM
"Where talent is a dwarf, self-esteem is a giant." - Jean-Antoine Petit-Senn.
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If you have the contacts, I noticed the blurb above the two minimum specs both say "laptop".
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk | Domains,website and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 53.4/16.8Mbps @ 600m. - BQM
"Where talent is a dwarf, self-esteem is a giant." - Jean-Antoine Petit-Senn.
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Allergy information: This post was manufactured in an environment where nuts are present. It may include traces of understatement, litotes and humour.
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I would not want to get by on 1Meg of ram, especially running Windoze. An Android tablet with 1/2 Meg would do better.
Edited by professor973 (Wed 26-Jun-13 19:48:53)
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At £24, you could buy two, and have two sticks of RAM. 
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I would not want to get by on 1Meg of ram
LOL
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Phil
MaxDSL - goes as fast as it can and doesn't read the line checker first.
MaxDSL diagnostics
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Want to get a PC for just £24?
"Microsoft Windows 7 operating software" - gosh, the PC must be cheaper than free.
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Phil
MaxDSL - goes as fast as it can and doesn't read the line checker first.
MaxDSL diagnostics
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I would not want to get by on 1Meg of ram
LOL
Oh alright GB then ... So I'm getting senile! Lol
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"Microsoft Windows 7 operating software" - gosh, the PC must be cheaper than free.
Better the paying for Win 8 ! Got Win 8 on my works laptop and like all my mates who have it i hate it.
Love 7 on this pc and even xp on my other pc is better then 8.
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Talk Talk? poor soles, saying that Plusnet is no better. apart from that it looks a good idea.
Adrian
Desktop machine now powered by windows 7 pro 64bit , laptop by ubuntu
ALLPAY Wireless broadband
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How are you selling it for so cheap when Windows 7 Professional license costs around £100 and Office 2007 Basic at about £80 to £100?
Just curious...
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I don't think Shane is selling them, but the digital inclusion project is a partnership of several bodies including Microsoft.
Thus as part of social inclusion programme the licences for Windows 7 may be provided well below the retail price.
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