free laptop

[suna]

hi dose anyone think there is a catch to this
PC world are giving a way free laptop when you carry out a 25-40pound contract per month for 24 month with 5GB downloads and 200sms for the computer
that 24 mouths paying for the Internet basically
what do you think

[Ethel]

Have you got a link to the deal? What sort of internet is it

What sort of laptop?

[suna]

no i was thinking g of gettting it its up to 300 pound of selected laptops or check this http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/editorial/get -connected-freelaptops

[Buenchico]

In the long run, you end up paying slightly more for the laptop+broadband package than if you bought the laptop and broadband access separately. Read through the posts, here, to see how the sums work out:
http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/20 08/01/31/pcworld-flogs-free-laptops

Chris

[suna]

so thanks it looks like your paying for the laptop and paying the internet fee on top but in small bits thank s for that i may say you have put me off a bit now well i don't need a big bill

[Ethel]

3 is doing a similar offer, with HP laptops:

http://www.three.co.uk/personal/products_servi ces_/mobile_broadband_/laptop_packages.omp

But I would steer clear of this sort of thing - it's not a bargain in the long run, unless you need to buy a laptop on credit and can't get free credit. It may work out cheaper than buying the laptop, paying for the mobile broadband (do you NEED mobile broadband) and the finance charges.

[suna]

but as i was thinking that i pay 25.35p too fully pay my ntl bill i was thinking i been with ntl virgin media for 5 years it wouldn't harm to pay an extra 5 pound for 18 mouths but yes i still and am more convinced than before i think i leave it in the shop and thanks

[Ethel]

Ah - you'd be very disappointed.

Mobile broadband at its best is better than dial up, but nowhere near as good as your Virgin broadband.

It can be affected by the weather and other factors too - if you don't live in a very good coverage area, it is hopelessly frustrating to use, if it works at all.

They make it too flipping easy to be tempted, these big sellers.

[suna]

ok thanks to ethal and all others i think i leave it in the shop