Ownership

Why notebooks?

• Today's notebook computers are as powerful as their desktop counterparts.  

• They are comparable in weight and size to many of the textbooks students carry.  

• They offer colour, sound and large storage capacity (80 GB or more).  

• Most are equipped with DVD-RW drives.  

• With portability, students can have 24-hour access to the campus wireless network.

   

What notebooks do I have to purchase?

You have a choice. You can either purchase the notebook from the

• selected NYP appointed vendors OR

• purchase the notebook from other vendors that you know.

Please click here to view the available notebook models and prices from the NYP appointed vendors.

What minimum technical features should the notebook computer have?

In general, your notebook should be running Windows Vista. The notebooks that are sold in the tender for academic year 2009 comes with Windows Vista. You should have sufficient memory to run Microsoft Vista and Office 2007.

What minimum technical features will those notebooks offered by selected NYP appointed vendors have?

Please click here to view the technical features.

What advantage is there if I purchase from the selected NYP appointed vendors?

Purchasing from the NYP notebook tender guarantees the following:

• Tested to work with NYP network resources and teaching software.  

• Very good price-performance for the features offered.  

• Reputable vendor.  

• School IT Support Staff to help you in case of problems.  

• Some vendors offer off campus pick-up points in servicing notebooks that encounter problems.  

• Financing schemes to help you pay for the notebook from the vendor.  

• Interest-free loans from NYP.  

• Participate in an exciting and innovative project that will make you an IT wizard. 

What peripheral(s) will be provided if I purchase from the selected NYP-appointed vendors?

Almost everything you need comes in the bundle.

For information on details, please click here to view the technical features.

What peripherals can I purchase on my own?

You are free to purchase any additional peripherals and upgrade the notebook. It belongs to you.