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Student Computer
Ownership Programme 2000
By
Noel Laam
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The
Campus Wireless LAN has been an important and effective supplement
to the campus network since its inauguration in March 2000. It
has since provided a useful alternative for the whole CityU community
to overcome the spatial problem to access the computing facilities
and services on campus. In order to help our students to take
full advantage of the Wireless LAN, the University and the 3 renowned
computer companies, IBM, Dell and Compaq have jointly organised
the Student Computer Ownership Programme 2000 in late October.
The 3 vendors offered up to more than 40% discount on their products
to all our students, and this exceptional privilege was extended
to our CityU staff as well. Beside notebooks, desktop and handheld
computers were also on offer to give us a wider range of choices.
Below was
a summary of the Programme:
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IBM
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Dell
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Compaq
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Promotional Period
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3 - 31 October 2000
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25 September - 26 October 2000
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25 September - 25 November 2000
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Order Format
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Ordering during the Roadshow + Direct
order form
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Web ordering
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Web ordering
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Price Range of Computers
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HK$10,900 -19,200
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HK$3,999 -15,903
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HK$4,140 -15,720
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| Types of Computers |
Notebook:
i) ThinkPad
1series Celeron 500
ii) ThinkPad
1 series PIII 650
iii) ThinkPad 240 PIII 500
iv) ThinkPad
T series PIII 700
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Desktop:
i) Dell Dimension L Celeron 566MHz
ii) Dell OptiPlex GX110
Notebook:
i) Dell Latitude CSxH500xt
ii) Dell Latitude CPxJ750GT
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Desktop:
i) Armada E500 PIII 700
Notebook:
i) Compaq iPAQ Desktop PIII 500
Handheld:
i) Compaq IPAQ Color Pocket PC H3630
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Installment
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12-month interest free installment
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N/A
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6/12-month interest free installment
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Enquiry
Hotline
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Model Display
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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While both
Dell and Compaq provided Web ordering, IBM has set up a Roadshow
to allow us to try the different models, ask questions and place
order on the spot. All of them provided a hotline for students
and staff to enquire further about the products. Lots of enquiries
were received during the promotional periods, and we were glad
that the Programme had gained so much support from you all. The
delivery of computers was arranged right after the orders were
confirmed, and most of them have already reached their owners’
hand by December.
Judging from
the popularity of the Programme, it was obvious that the need
for computer upgrade, desktop, notebook and handheld alike, among
students and staff was keen. If the demand required, we would
surely consider organising it again in the future.
