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Polytechnic notebook deals

By Darius Chang

Gone are the days when getting ready for classes involved sharpening pencils and buying lined paper. The modern education scene requires, nay, demands that each student has access to his own portable. In Singapore, polytechnics offer special bundles and interest-free loans to their faculty members to ensure that no one is left behind in the IT race.

However, unlike the local universities, not all schools offer the same bundle and price. If you are a student in one of the polytechnics intending to purchase a laptop, check out our buying guide to see which notebook fits your needs. We've also looked at configurations and bundles retailing at Sim Lim Square and compared them with on-campus deals to show you how much you save. Do note that some polytechnic laptop deals include warranty upgrades or higher specifications than the versions available in stores.

Nanyang Polytechnic deals
Ngee Ann Polytechnic deals
Republic Polytechnic deals
Singapore Polytechnic deals
Temasek Polytechnic deals


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Fujitsu



HP

Lenovo
 


Note:
  • This information is based on notebook deals currently offered to the staff and students of polytechnics in Singapore. However, conditions apply for those who have previously purchased notebooks under this scheme.
  • Do note that the models we have reviewed may not have the exact same configurations as the models being offered for campus use.
  • Prices include 7 percent GST and are correct as of May 21, 2008. Please check with the respective polytechnic notebook centers for more information.
  • Street prices are compared with the base model available to students.

 

 

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Hollud says...
I believe some of the prices here are NOT excluding the bundled software that some polytechnics bundle in their laptops.

As an ex-NP student, I know that NP bundles software such as Microsoft Office when you purchase a laptop through them. Software that is relevant to the student's course can be installed through their respective schools for no additional fee.

 
 
Hollud says...
My apologies for the grammatical error... I meant not INCLUDING bundled software in my first line there.

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