Unofficial Laptop Bulk Deal for JBIMS/NITIE/SJMSOM/SPJain Students

[the_CONSTANTINE]

Originally Posted by ritesh_sanch

havent got into any b school as yet....but am interested in the laptop deals...good effort from u guys...wanted to know at what price range do the b schools strike a deal for the laptops...is it cheaper than what we can bargain for?

another thing narsee monjee has another option for apple laptops..i think around 70 k....any body has an idea abt that deal?

cheers,
sanchita.

Hi Sanchita,

Would like to clear here, that No-Bschool is directly involved in this Bulk Deal. We are just to-be students of some B-Schools, who are striking a deal with the vendors!
It shall be cheaper, coz the vendor gets to sell 10-15 pieces, which decreases his transportation, and inventory cost, plus helps him get a good credit with company.

I don't know if many people will be interested in 70K Laptops. If anyone can post the config, some of us, may definitely think abt it!

Cheers!

[the_CONSTANTINE]

Originally Posted by ChampofCat06

nice initiative mate. one query though. have heard that vista has a few tech. glitches. is that true? then why not go for the old & trusted xp?

p.s.: any comments will be appreciated by this novice of the computer world...

Vista, might have a few glitches, but they are not major ones. Plus, when U have a registered version, they would be rectified, by automatic online updates, or a Service pack(As was in case of XP).

And as for the question of "Why Vista", so the answer is simple...it is the future!!

Cheers!

[hardik16]

Originally Posted by the_CONSTANTINE

Vista, might have a few glitches, but they are not major ones. Plus, when U have a registered version, they would be rectified, by automatic online updates, or a Service pack(As was in case of XP).

And as for the question of "Why Vista", so the answer is simple...it is the future!!

Cheers!

Wrong mate! Vista does have a lot of quirky UI glitches. My friends have started experiencing these in the 2-3 months of use. Plus it cuts off support to a lot of non-Microsoft s/ws and applications (the usual Microsoft jhol).

I specifically would NOT want a Vista, simply bcuz its not needed! Esp. for b-skool use....

But ya, its good for ppl scouting for extensions to multimedia and graphics.

[ritesh_sanch]

Originally Posted by the_CONSTANTINE

Hi Sanchita,

Would like to clear here, that No-Bschool is directly involved in this Bulk Deal. We are just to-be students of some B-Schools, who are striking a deal with the vendors!
It shall be cheaper, coz the vendor gets to sell 10-15 pieces, which decreases his transportation, and inventory cost, plus helps him get a good credit with company.

I don't know if many people will be interested in 70K Laptops. If anyone can post the config, some of us, may definitely think abt it!

Cheers!

here u go:apple lappy details:

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4MB Shared L2 Cache
1GB RAM (2x512 MB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 2GB
80GB Serial ATA
6x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)
Built-in iSight camera
Mini - DVI output cable with support for VGA included.
Has Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Gurmukhi & Tamil fonts built-in.
Operating System: Mac OS X, Can boot into Windows XP/Vista using Boot Camp and customer supplied Windows OS.
13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 by 800 resolutions
One FireWire 400 port
Two USB 2.0 ports
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omni directional microphone, combined optical digital audio input/audio line in, combined optical digital audio output/headphone out
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
Apple Remote.
60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery
Built-in full-size keyboard.
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Kensington cable lock slot
Weight: 2.3Kgs.
Carry bags for MacBooks.
3Yrs Warranty (Apple Care protection Plan: Additional 2 Years Warranty) Carry – in Warranty
When the students received it at nmims, it had been upgraded to 2 GB basic ram and 120 GB.size.
At the same basic model price offeredat Rs. 61, 700.

wat u say?
cheerz
sanchita.

[vinod1981]

Originally Posted by the_CONSTANTINE

Vista, might have a few glitches, but they are not major ones. Plus, when U have a registered version, they would be rectified, by automatic online updates, or a Service pack(As was in case of XP).

And as for the question of "Why Vista", so the answer is simple...it is the future!!

Cheers!

And for Vista to work smoothly, you will need more than 1 GB Ram, the keyword here is 'more'.

I think we can agree that upgrading RAM in a lappy is quite complicated

[vinod1981]

I strongly recommend Thinkpad. We had a deal at Sydenham.

Really good stuff, great for Bombay local trains

Company IBM Model R60 Processor Intel Core Duo Mobile Technology (1.66GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
Chipset Intel 945GM
RAM Single DIMM 512MB @667 MHz
Operating System Win XPP Preloaded
HDD 80 GB SATA ODD
DVD/CD- Writer Graphics
Adaptor Intel Graphics Media Accelator Pointing
Device Tracking Point pointing device
Display 15.4” WXGA TFT display, resolution 1,024X768 Communications Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Ports 3x USB 2.0, Serial, RJ-11, R-45, AC adaptor,
External Headphone (stereo),External Microphone (monaural)
Warranty 3 years Carry in


Got it for something near 55K


BTW, This happened a year back

[the_CONSTANTINE]

The apple Deal seams to be awesome to me!!
Apple is an awesome brand anyday, and if giving 6-7K extra, I get a 2GHz Processor, with 3 Year Warranty, i don't mind that actually.

Can u put on more details in here? Any link to the thread, where the deal can be negotiated. U can use PM too. I can let this be known to every1, whoz interested!!

Great ideas again!!
Rock on people...keep pitching!!

[the_CONSTANTINE]

Originally Posted by vinod1981

I strongly recommend Thinkpad. We had a deal at Sydenham.

Really good stuff, great for Bombay local trains

Company IBM Model R60 Processor Intel Core Duo Mobile Technology (1.66GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
Chipset Intel 945GM
RAM Single DIMM 512MB @667 MHz
Operating System Win XPP Preloaded
HDD 80 GB SATA ODD
DVD/CD- Writer Graphics
Adaptor Intel Graphics Media Accelator Pointing
Device Tracking Point pointing device
Display 15.4” WXGA TFT display, resolution 1,024X768 Communications Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Ports 3x USB 2.0, Serial, RJ-11, R-45, AC adaptor,
External Headphone (stereo),External Microphone (monaural)
Warranty 3 years Carry in


Got it for something near 55K


BTW, This happened a year back

prices of Laptops change on a monthly basis. Differences in prices after 1 Year is gonna be tremendous. We need to have the updated info! Can you provide an info abt what would be the price of a good config thinkpad as of now, and any names of dealers, from where it can be procured??

Thanks!

[paybacktime]

Originally Posted by ritesh_sanch

here u go:apple lappy details:

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4MB Shared L2 Cache
1GB RAM (2x512 MB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); supports up to 2GB
80GB Serial ATA
6x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)
Built-in iSight camera
Mini - DVI output cable with support for VGA included.
Has Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Gurmukhi & Tamil fonts built-in.
Operating System: Mac OS X, Can boot into Windows XP/Vista using Boot Camp and customer supplied Windows OS.
13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 by 800 resolutions
One FireWire 400 port
Two USB 2.0 ports
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Built-in stereo speakers, built-in omni directional microphone, combined optical digital audio input/audio line in, combined optical digital audio output/headphone out
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
Apple Remote.
60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, lithium-polymer battery
Built-in full-size keyboard.
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Kensington cable lock slot
Weight: 2.3Kgs.
Carry bags for MacBooks.
3Yrs Warranty (Apple Care protection Plan: Additional 2 Years Warranty) Carry – in Warranty
When the students received it at nmims, it had been upgraded to 2 GB basic ram and 120 GB.size.
At the same basic model price offeredat Rs. 61, 700.

wat u say?
cheerz
sanchita.

Hi Guys

This is really an awesome config esp for the kind of price we can get it for. I am game for it.

However, I haven't really used Mac OS before so have a few questions:

1. How different is the interface from Windows?
2. Does it support Office applications-Word, Ppt and XL which are the lifelines of Bschoolers?
3. Can microsoft applications like Media Player and others work on it. If no, does the Mac media player support formats like wma, midi, rm, mp3....?

Apart from that I am also game for the config consti has quoted(Core 2 duo, 120 GB, 2GB, Vista) in the price range of 48K

[vinod1981]

Originally Posted by the_CONSTANTINE

prices of Laptops change on a monthly basis. Differences in prices after 1 Year is gonna be tremendous. We need to have the updated info! Can you provide an info abt what would be the price of a good config thinkpad as of now, and any names of dealers, from where it can be procured??

Thanks!

Contact me once ur batch gets together. Ill get u directly in touch with whichever junior is handling.

PM me for contact details