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It may be the youngest university in Singapore, with a history of less than a decade. However, with a comprehensive business program and a campus in the heart of the central business district, it is certainly no benchwarmer compared with its older siblings.
However, it's campus purchase program is limiting, to say the least. You want an ultraportable, get a Fujitsu. Need a more powerful mid-size machine? Then you have a choice of Fujitsu. Looking for a thin-and-light to carry on the bus? You guessed it, there is only Fujitsu available.
Fortunately, though only one brand is available, there is an option between getting the latest Centrino 2 machine, or buying the earlier Centrino laptop for a little less. Moreover, with significant discounts across the board, we doubt anyone will be complaining.
This information is based on notebook deals currently offered to the staff and students of Singapore Management University (SMU). However, conditions apply for those who have previously purchased notebooks under this scheme.
Do note
that the models we reviewed may not have the exact same configurations
as the models being offered for campus use. For example, the SMU Fujitsu LifeBook S7211 featured has a 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo T8100 processor whereas the retail unit incorporates a 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo T7500 chip.
Prices
exclude 7 percent GST and are correct as of July 28, 2008. Please check
with the campus notebook center for more information.
Street prices are compared with the base model available to students.
16.8%
