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    2016 O levels (Kids born in 2000)

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Secondary Schools - Academic Support
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    • isetanI Offline
      isetan
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      janet88:
      laptop brands for this year's road show is out...lenovo not participating.

      asus models either too ex or too heavy.
      Personally, I am not fated to Lenevo Brand. Bought 2 sets last time and had life span short lived. Either hang for no reasons or mother board spoilt.

      Have been using mac air so far. 5 years still good.

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        schweppes
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        janet88:
        laptop brands for this year's road show is out...lenovo not participating.

        asus models either too ex or too heavy.
        Asus is a fairly popular brand with tertiary students and amongst Engineering students. The Zen series is fairly lightweight. Briefly saw the price list and it seems laptop prices have increased. However, it does come with a couple of freebies, like external hard drive and vga adapters, etc.

        Looking at the Asus models (or other prefer brands) offered in school, can make a comparison with external vendors (harvey norman, challenger...) and see if the latter offers similar promo bundling and pricing. Remember to check if the external vendors offer local & international warranties.

        I know most students prefer to buy in school as the bundling is fairly attractive and there's that assurance that the specs will be aligned with school's requirements. The onus is on students to check if they buy from outside.

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        • isetanI Offline
          isetan
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          IT show is round the corner. Can see if any good hunt.

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          • K Offline
            kwcllf
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            isetan:
            IT show is round the corner. Can see if any good hunt.

            If you can, visit on the last day evening. You may find some good bargains.

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            • isetanI Offline
              isetan
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              kwcllf:
              isetan:

              IT show is round the corner. Can see if any good hunt.


              If you can, visit on the last day evening. You may find some good bargains.

              Agree.

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              • janet88J Offline
                janet88
                last edited by

                schweppes:

                Looking at the Asus models (or other prefer brands) offered in school, can make a comparison with external vendors (harvey norman, challenger...) and see if the latter offers similar promo bundling and pricing. Remember to check if the external vendors offer local & international warranties.

                I know most students prefer to buy in school as the bundling is fairly attractive and there's that assurance that the specs will be aligned with school's requirements. The onus is on students to check if they buy from outside.
                hubby insisted buying the laptop at the road show...definitely aligned with school requirements. saw some models with minimum specs at gain city at less than $1k but he refused...even challenger (his favourite shop) wasn't appealing.

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                  schweppes
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                  janet88:
                  schweppes:


                  Looking at the Asus models (or other prefer brands) offered in school, can make a comparison with external vendors (harvey norman, challenger...) and see if the latter offers similar promo bundling and pricing. Remember to check if the external vendors offer local & international warranties.

                  I know most students prefer to buy in school as the bundling is fairly attractive and there's that assurance that the specs will be aligned with school's requirements. The onus is on students to check if they buy from outside.

                  hubby insisted buying the laptop at the road show...definitely aligned with school requirements. saw some models with minimum specs at gain city at less than $1k but he refused...even challenger (his favourite shop) wasn't appealing.

                  That's great. After purchase, your son can then make appointment with school IT support to download the various softwares and programs that are relevant to his course. He must be excited.

                  There should be an orientation coming soon in Apr. He should sign up and find out more from the seniors. A new chapter šŸ˜„

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                    schweppes
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                    When one door closes, another door opens.

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                    • janet88J Offline
                      janet88
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                      schweppes:
                      When one door closes, another door opens.

                      until now, i can't believe his good fortune to be offered a place in SP doing engineering...it's simply unbelievable.

                      the orientation is one week before school starts.

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                      • MrsKiasuM Offline
                        MrsKiasu
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                        janet88:
                        schweppes:

                        When one door closes, another door opens.


                        until now, i can't believe his good fortune to be offered a place in SP doing engineering...it's simply unbelievable.

                        the orientation is one week before school starts.

                        :congrats: Janet! happy start of year for you ..both dd and ds :rahrah:

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