SMU notebook deals for 2007/2008

August 3 -HP is offering a discount off its tablet PC for all tertiary students in Singapore. Note that the offer is not available at the University computer store. Click here for more details on how to obtain this laptop.

The corporate world is an unforgiving place where the fittest survive and losers perish. With more and more business leveraging on IT, it would be remiss if today's management students are not brought up to speed with the latest computer tools during their course of studies.

Unlike the other two Singapore varsities--NUS and NTU--the Singapore Management University (SMU) computer discount program offers only a limited range of systems for discount. However, students are allowed to purchase as many sets as they please, unlike NUS/NTU which allow each individual to purchase only one every 18 months under the computer ownership program. SMU also permits notebook exchanges if dead pixels are found, as well as having a battery replacement program to ensure the machine remains mobile during the three-year degree program.

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The following are the discounted notebooks offered by SMU.

Note: Prices are inclusive of 7 percent Goods and Services Tax.

Featured notebooks

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Price comparison

	1.	Acer TravelMate 6292-301G16N (Core 2 Duo T7300 Processor 2.0GHz, 1GB RAM) Outlook A higher-end edition of the Acer 6291, this TravelMate bumps up the processing power and adds a biometric fingerprint sensor for added security. Possibly the first business-oriented notebook from the Taiwanese manufacturer, the Acer 6292 uses magnesium alloy for its top cover for added protection. However, for a 12.1-inch portable it's a little thick and heavy compared with other models in this category. Configuration: Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor; 1GB RAM; 160 HDD; integrated graphics card; DVD writer; 12.1-inch display; Windows Vista Home Premium Edition; three-year international warranty; 2.1kg Extras:Wireless optical mouse, notebook bag Campus price: S$1,816.85 (US$1,155.90) Street price: S$2,485 (US$1,580.99) See full specs | Rate this
	2.	Acer Aspire 4920G-301G16N (Core 2 Duo T7300 Processor 2.0GHz, 1GB RAM) Outlook The Aspire 4920G is based on a new black chassis design. Billed as a portable entertainment notebook, it sports a dedicated ATI graphics card for additional video performance. Students who are required to edit video and produce presentations will appreciate this affordable Acer PC. Configuration: Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor; 1GB RAM; 160 HDD; ATI Mobility Radeon X2500 graphics card; DVD writer; 14.1-inch display; Windows Vista Home Premium Edition; three-year international warranty; 2.55kg Extras: Wireless optical mouse, notebook bag Campus price: S$1,754.80 (US$1,116.43) Street price: S$2,744 (US$1,745.77) See full specs | Rate this
	3.	Acer TravelMate 4720-101G16 (Core 2 Duo T7100 Processor 1.8GHz, 1GB RAM) Outlook Basically an Aspire 4920G minus the discrete graphics chipset, the TravelMate 4720 is cheaper and more than competent when it comes to most business and productivity tools. Writing essays and creating PowerPoint presentations is no sweat for this TravelMate. Configuration: Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz processor; 1GB RAM; 160 HDD; integrated graphics card; DVD writer; 14.1-inch display; Windows Vista Home Premium Edition; three-year international warranty; 2.4kg Extras: Wireless optical mouse, notebook bag Campus price: S$1,498 (US$953.05) Street price: S$2,244 (US$1,427.66) See full specs | Rate this
	4.	Fujitsu LifeBook T4220SSM (Core 2 Duo T7100 Processor 1.8GHz, 1GB RAM) Outlook Updated from the LifeBook T4215 Tablet PC, the LifeBook T4220 is a 12.1-inch convertible tablet PC with a bi-directional digitizer screen that can rotate 180 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise. It uses the Core 2 Duo platform with integrated Intel X3100 graphics solution and allows for a second bay battery to replace the integrated optical drive for longer uptime. It has a spill-resistant keyboard and a fingerprint sensor/TPM security chip combination for data protection. Configuration: Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz processor; 1GB RAM; 120 HDD; integrated graphics card; DVD writer; 12.1-inch display; Windows XP Tablet PC Edition; three-year international warranty; 1.98kg Extras: Nil Campus price: S$2,425.69 (US$1,543.26) Street price: S$3,988 (US$2,537.22) (with 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo processor) See full specs | Rate this
	5.	HP Pavilion tx1222AU (AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 Processor 1.7GHz, 1GB RAM)   First take At first glance, the HP Pavilion tx1000 introduced at the company's launch in Korea looks like a smaller 12.1-inch version of the popular Pavilion dv2000-series notebooks. However, upon closer inspection, the screen swivels to disclose its true identity as a convertible tablet. As the first tablet PC in the Pavilion series, the tx1000 retains the fun aspects of its lineage while combining the serious work ethics of a portable. Configuration: AMD Athlon X2 1.7GHz processor; 1GB RAM; 160 HDD; Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 graphics card; DVD writer; 12.1-inch display; Windows Vista Home Premium Edition; three-year international warranty; 2.0kg Extras: To be announced Campus price: S$1,603.93 (US$1,020.44) Street price: S$2,299 (US$1,462.65) First take | See full specs | Rate this