Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
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luckydog9111\" post_id=\"2051495\" time=\"1639260458\" user_id=\"50206:
PLD is a Windows based laptop. I think you will either need to buy the PLD or bring another Windows based computer (maybe not right away but at some point during the year and going forward). So can buy iPad for second device but it may not be the best for primary device.
Hello experienced parents, may I know school will issue any laptop to student¿ thinking to buy iPad but if school provides it then maybe no need, thanks -
SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2051502\" time=\"1639269815\" user_id=\"188234:
Must buy? I thought the device is going to be given to the kids?
PLD is a Windows based laptop. I think you will either need to buy the PLD or bring another Windows based computer (maybe not right away but at some point during the year and going forward). So can buy iPad for second device but it may not be the best for primary device. -
ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2051507\" time=\"1639273677\" user_id=\"3:
Unfortunately, it is not free or gifted. I think it is discounted and there are some other credits given (Edusave), but for most there will still be out of pocket expenditure.
Must buy? I thought the device is going to be given to the kids? -
SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2051514\" time=\"1639275850\" user_id=\"188234:
What?! That sucks. The article didn't say anything about the device being free, but it also didn't say anything about parents having to foot the bill either :faint:
Unfortunately, it is not free or gifted. I think it is discounted and there are some other credits given (Edusave), but for most there will still be out of pocket expenditure. -
It is IBM thinkpad preloaded with limited version of microsoft office.
You could use your own laptop. Not necessary need to buy from school using cash or the student edusave account.
Some parents mentioned they could get them at a cheaper price outside but the school version there is an extended warranty. -
ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2051507\" time=\"1639273677\" user_id=\"3:
The Edusave account gets a standard top up amount from the government specifically for this purpose. Then it is up to each school to decide on their device. If the device chosen by the school is below the top up amount, you can see it as given free. The extra money stays in the account that can then be used for other edusave eligible purposes. So if you want to buy it yourself or already have one that fits the requirements, you are free to buy/use that, and leave the extra top up for other uses.
Must buy? I thought the device is going to be given to the kids? -
SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2051514\" time=\"1639275850\" user_id=\"188234:
...Unfortunately, it is not free or gifted. I think it is discounted and there are some other credits given (Edusave), but for most there will still be out of pocket expenditure...
Hi, OT: my kid (not hci) got his pld in term 4 - discounted, & edusave could totally cover the costs with No out of pocket expenditure. Heavy (not an issue for him since we're near school, & he's strong enough) -
sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"2051524\" time=\"1639279246\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2051524 time=1639279246 user_id=130531]
Oh ok. Lesson learnt. Depending on the device that schools choose, it could be free or there is a small premium which parents have to top up (if Edusave not enough). Sounds ok to me. Thanks, everybody!
Hi, OT: my kid (not hci) got his pld in term 4 - discounted, & edusave could totally cover the costs with No out of pocket expenditure. Heavy (not an issue for him since we're near school, & he's strong enough)[/quote] -
luckydog9111\" post_id=\"2051495\" time=\"1639260458\" user_id=\"50206:
For info, my boy bought his PLD through HCI this year. The model selected was Lenovo Thinkpad L13 at around $945, all deducted from his Edusave funds, we didn't need to top up with cash.
Hello experienced parents, may I know school will issue any laptop to student¿ thinking to buy iPad but if school provides it then maybe no need, thanks -
hi all!
may i know for Y1 books and uniforms do we purchase from school or popular?
i saw the popular website shared in this forum previously.
Much appreciated!
https://textbook.popular.com.sg/book-list/book-list?level_id=2232
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