need 50 basic laptops

[WLeg]

with Wireless builtin. No great spec, just the ability to run Windows XP and some AV.

any ideas as to suitable suppliers with stock (need delivery mid next week) ?

 

[A-AvantGarde]

Can you give me an idea of what software do you need to run on them and where /how they're going to be used.

Would be useful to know what they need to run to suggest a sensible spec.

 

[WLeg]

Just Xp - IE 7 and AV. - they will be updating an online database in a UK call centre..

 

[fuzzer]

where are they being shipped to? and are you the billing contact or a 3rd party?

reply in a PM if you like.

 

[Sp!ke]

If they are to be used in a fixed location such as a call centre, are you sure laptops are the best tool for the job?

Its just that laptops tend to go walkies, they also tend to get misused, have things spilt on them, get taken home at weekends and generally genarate a much higher number of instances and therefore have a much higher TCO than desktops.

We typically see a 5 fold increase in TCO for laptops over desktops.

If you go direct to Dell, HP or Lenovo or similar, they typically have a minimum of a two week lead time. The only way to reduce this is to go through resellers who have stock. Be careful regarding warranty when you go this route as its often different to what it is when bought directly - especially regarding international warranty.

 

[SimonsMerc]

I heard on the street that someone's mate Jim's got a friend called Sam who's uncle Bob's girlfriend's mother's hairdresser's cousin's dog's sitter Josie knows a guy who says he can get 50 laptops off that fell off the back of a lorry fer fifty quid a piece, long as you don't tell no-one y'unnerstand. They were bein' delivered to some call centre but you know how laptops like to go walkies in them places...

;-)

-simon

 

[Benzowner]

In the past, I have used www.europc.co.uk , they may be able to help, but I suppose it depends on how much you want to spend?

 

[A-AvantGarde]

I was going to suggest a Thin Client device, the one I had in mind runs Windows XPe (embedded).

Although it's still a laptop in form factor there are some benefits, no moving parts, no hard drive (so no data loss issues!) and resonably cheap. I don't work for them but we've trialled some of these:

Neoware M100

 

[HughJarse]

http://www.pcwb.com/catalogue/item/FUJNB672FUJITSU SIEMENS AMILO V2055

FUJITSU SIEMENS AMILO V2055 CEL-M 420 256MB 40GB COMBO 15.4in XP HOME
Product Features

With Bright 15.4" Widescreen display

• Celeron-M 420
• 256MB Memory
• 40GB Hard Drive
• Combo Drive
• 15.4" TFT
• Windows XP Home

£289

Order before 2 and you'll get them next day.
Theres more slightly better spec price if you search.
If you want a number to ring let me know.

 

[Seamster15]

try www.serversource.co.uk

Speak to Jo Laurie. Good luck

 

[Tan]

Hi

Would the thin client be an option, we could also offer a hosted server if you require it?

We can source the laptops if that is what you require, I have good links with the big UK trade suppliers.

 

[whizzkid11]

.... in a UK call centre..

They exist MISTER WLeg ??

 

[WLeg]

Yes.....out in Herts they do...

 

[WLeg]

Many thanks to all who have replied, PM'ed etc - laptops now found, sadly via PCW, for £255.00 each.

 

[A-AvantGarde]

Many thanks to all who have replied, PM'ed etc - laptops now found, sadly via PCW, for £255.00 each.

Not bad, and the price of the Fujitsu's wasn't bad either, laptop prices have dropped a lot since Xmas, although it's still true that you get what you pay for!

 

[perdikoyla888]

I checked PCW but couldn't find a laptop at this price. can you provide a link for the PCW £255 laptop?