Intel-AIOU Joint Offer: Classmate PC for Rs. 17,000
I have a major update regarding AIOU providing laptops to its students. Last time when I reported it was not that big. But now Open University seems serious in bulk-buying Intel Classmate PCs for students. Although they have 5 laptops to choose from, more concentration is being given to new upcoming models of Intel classmate PC.
The three UMPCs (Ultra Mobile PCs) are
1. Asus Eee PC (Rs. 18,400) - 7 inch screen, 512 MB, 900 MHz, 4GB SSD
2. Intel Classmate PC (Rs. 17,000) - 7 inch screen, 512 MB, 900 MHz, 2GB SSD
3. Intel Classmate PC (Rs. 20,000) - 9 inch screen, 512 MB, 900 MHz, 20GB HDD
All three UMPCs have Ethernet port, Wireless LAN, Built-in speaker and microphone, 2 USB ports. Intel Classmates also have built-in web cam.
On left, you see ASUS Eee PC, Center 9-inch Classmate PC, and right is 7-inch Classmate PC.
If you are a student of AIOU, you can get these computers without any markup and on easy installments by filling the form on intel-aiou joint website, pcforall.net
March 5th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Can non aiou students get it on full payment (no installments) or installments with markup?
March 5th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
@ Irfan: you cant get Classmate PC in any retail shop. but you can buy ASUS Eee PC from some in Pakistan like http://www.beliscity.com . And one important news: ASUS will be shipping 9-inch Eee PC in the mid of 2008. I am really looking forward for that. If you need Classmate PC, then contact someone who is currently enrolled in AIOU or buy 7-inch Eee PC.
March 5th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
I need EEE PC. I asked Shing Technologies (ASUS distributors in Pakistan). They do not have any EEE PC left in their stock. They have given all (250) EEE PC to AIOU and they said that this is only for institutions. myshop.com.pk, beliscity.com or shophive.com do not have EEE PC in their listings. Someone, told me that AIOU process is too slow, you will get your pc after 2-3 months.
March 5th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
@ Irfan: Oh dear.. don’t worry… I remember having seen Eee on a pakistani site. Will send you the URL as I find. But I really wont recommend you to go for 7-inch Eee, I have used it for a while and it was not so pleasing. (although looks-wise its the best UMPC). So wait for the 9-inch. Here are the pics of the new Eee: http://www.engadget.com/photos/asus-9-inch-eee-pc-now-with-living-pixels/
March 5th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
how can i purchase pc and what is the requirments.
March 5th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
@ khurram: if you are a student of AIOU, you can fill order form at : http://www.pcforall.net and they will contact you.
April 1st, 2008 at 10:20 am
i m applying for the laptop class 1
in aiou. And i m student of aiou. My roll no is w424839, and registration No. is 06-FID-4875, I m long term student. I also do MBA in Finance from AIOU. plz reply me on male. i also filled the performa and fulfill the requirments. why there is no action.. plz do needful… with best regards.
April 3rd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
AOA All,
Is there anybody how have got the PC from AIOU or all are just filling up the application forms?
Thanks,
April 5th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
@ Zubair and Irfan
According to my sources, its a relatively long process. They asked students to fill form to get an idea how many of which brand they should order. These days, they should be in process of finalizing details with banks who will collaborate with AIOU/Students for installments and payment. So stay tuned. And continue to check the website http://www.pcforall.net
April 17th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Dear
there is no detail given about installment and payment duration. My some friends get form but they are worrying about installment and payment duration. I will thankful to you to please update your information counter.
April 17th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
@ Haroon, the installment and payment duration options have been seen and confirmed by myself when I visited the university once. That’s a sure information. What I have got to know is that they were negotiating with banks. I will try to get information about the progress.
July 28th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
i am the student of aiou last two years ,and ihave urgent require alaptop computer and tell me the easiest way of buying.
August 2nd, 2008 at 7:24 pm
I’m AIOU student,, can i get any other quotation without the other mentioned above.. i mean a laptop with Dual core,150GB, 2GB RAM… AND ALSO PLZ THE PRICE DETAIL IF U CAN GIVE..
THANKS