Computer
Ownership Programme for Students: Have You Grasped the Chance
as Well?
By
Noel Laam
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A computer, a popular
and indispensable tool today, may still have not found its place
in our students homes before. To enable our students to
take home a brand new computer for studies or leisure, the Computing
Services Centre organised a Computer Ownership Programme
for Students in October 1999.
Special offers on desktop and notebook
computers from well-known vendors such as IBM, Dell, Compaq and
Sun Microsystems were provided in this Programme, and the prices
were guaranteed to be the lowest in town. At as low as HK$ 6,200,
students could purchase a computer of the latest model with 1-3
year warranty, some choices even bundled with Internet service.
To allow flexibility, some vendors accepted payment by installment
to accommodate various financial needs of students. The thrilling
news was, after vigorous negotiation, the Programme was extended
to cover all CityU staff, and our colleagues could therefore take
advantage of this unusual opportunity. The Programme came to an
end in late October with enthusiastic participation from the CityU
community. The CSC is exploring the possibility of including other
vendors in the second round of the exercise to provide more preferential
options for our staff and students, and colleagues may just watch
out for it.