Shukti Says
Hi! I got a call from GIM today finally!!
I'm so happy! Can anyone tell what the laptop deal is? Which is more worthwhile? buying a laptop ourselves or buying it through GIM? please throw some light! Thanks :)
the following is the laptop deal being offered
Dear Student,
A warm welcome to Goa Institute of Management. We have shortlisted HP Probook for 2010-12 batch. The configuration is as follows :
Model No.
HP ProBook 4520S
Processor
Intel i5 520M (2.4 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
Operating System
MS Windows 7 Basic
Chipset
Mobile Intel HM57 Express
Memory
4 GB 1066 DDR3 2DM
Hard Drive
SATA hard drives 320GB @7200 rpm
Removable Media
Super multi DL DVD +/- RW
Display
15.6" HD (1366X76

or 14
Graphics
Integrated
Wireless
11.n / Bluetooth
Audio
High definition audio support, integrated speakers, integrated microphone, controls for volume up & down, mute
Communication
10/100/1000 integrated LAN port
Expansion Slots
6-in1 Media Card Reader
Ports & Connectors
3 USB 2.0Ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line-out, RJ-11, RJ-45 Ethernet, HDMI, Finger Print Reader
Input Devices
Full-sized Keyboard, Touchpad with scroll zone, Integrated webcam(2 MP) with microphone
Power
6 cell (47Whr) LiIon Battery.
Carry Case
Included
Warranty
3 yrs warranty Onsite from HP
Price
45500/- inclusive of 5% VAT
We would like you to indicate your preference by email to
lab@gim.ac.in with cc to
pgp2010@gim.ac.in latest by 12th June (latest by 10:00 am) to help us to place the firm order with HP, so that the delivery can happen by 14th July. Once order has been placed we will send you mail regarding payment.
Apart from the above cost you also need to pay Rs. 3800/- for Microsoft campus agreement which gives you perpetual license to use Windows 7 enterprise and MS-Office 2007 Enterprise or latest edition. (This is the reason we are buying MS Windows 7 Basic with the laptop and the cost of Ms-Office Enterprise edition is more than 10,000 in the retail market.). During your stay at GIM if Microsoft releases any new version of OS or Office you will get it free of cost. This also gives you liberty to use any downgrade version of OS and office. This has to be renewed in the second year for which Rs. 1800/- will be charged. We get low price from Microsoft because we enroll entire campus for licensing.