17-01-2011, 14:11
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£98 PCs
Low-cost computers are to be offered as part of a government scheme to encourage millions of people in the UK to get online for the first time.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12205412
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Prices will start at £98 for a refurbished PC, with subsidised net connections available for £9 a month.
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17-01-2011, 14:34
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Re: £98 PCs
Did you notice that Reploy 'aim' to produce just 8,000 of these computers this year?
Can't see there's any way that'll encourage "millions" to get online...
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17-01-2011, 14:35
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Re: £98 PCs
I know there are schemes out there but the refurb one has been a long time coming. the Weee directive has been in place long enough. In fairness I think they should give them away to the very poor as the kids can be kept behind due to lack of a system.Bare in mind a brand new system with NIX installed can be built for under £160 so the 98 quid for a refurb aint that attractive
Just hope they are only gonna be passing on Athlon/PIV systems as min spec anything older will be total pants.
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17-01-2011, 17:33
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Re: £98 PCs
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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop
I know there are schemes out there but the refurb one has been a long time coming. the Weee directive has been in place long enough. In fairness I think they should give them away to the very poor as the kids can be kept behind due to lack of a system.Bare in mind a brand new system with NIX installed can be built for under £160 so the 98 quid for a refurb aint that attractive
Just hope they are only gonna be passing on Athlon/PIV systems as min spec anything older will be total pants.
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The cheap computers will run open-source software, such as Linux, and will include a flat-screen monitor, keyboard, mouse, warranty, dedicated telephone helpline and delivery.
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yer but £160 will not include a flat-screen monitor.
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17-01-2011, 21:39
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Re: £98 PCs
Considering you can get an 18.5" Monitor from ebuyer for about £75 (which includes their profit), it might be possible to get a refurb system for that price.
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17-01-2011, 22:10
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Re: £98 PCs
Perhaps if some of these offline people actually spent less at the bookies, off licence and holidays in the sun, they could afford a pc.
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20-01-2011, 16:49
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Re: £98 PCs
Why bother! I've bought several working PC's from ebay for a lot less than £98, and got Windows , and a legal copy at that. Admittedly they didn't include a flat screen monitor.
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20-01-2011, 17:31
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Re: £98 PCs
Because the people they would be going to might not have your skills or savvy.....
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21-01-2011, 00:01
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Re: £98 PCs
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Or for £115 you can have a brand new one...
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21-01-2011, 00:11
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Re: £98 PCs
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But the £98 one comes with keyboard, mouse, operating system and flat screen. The one in your li doesn't. So it's hardly a proper comparison.
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21-01-2011, 00:13
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Re: £98 PCs
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But the £98 one comes with keyboard, mouse, operating system and flat screen. The one in your li doesn't. So it's hardly a proper comparison.
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Maybe not, but still a great deal
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