VeryPC_Colin_M

Ah, let's see what the edugeek community shout out for. As a supplier we like them all, and we tend to supply what the customer asks for, so it'd be great to know what t'others have to say.

Well done on another year @sparkeh! (cracking heads up there Carl!)

Good shout. It would tend to be the lease company that bear the risk of techno advancements, price drops and the like though. At end of lease they charge a couple of quid in general to take the laptops back, so the School would have no liability in so long as the kit is still in good working order as agreed in the ts and cs. And then onto the next lease. There are different types of leasing arrangements but the Operating lease is the public sector choice. The benefits of having fixed payments for the contract duration are that the budget can go further and on occasion payments can be matched to the useful life of the equipment to protect against techno obsolescence. You can also choose to renew the lease, buy the kit, or simply return it.

+1 for ICTDirect_Dave ; the Monarch TabCabby 32H is a bargain, Happy to provide options & pricing @bertster. What tablets do you got?

Indeed it is boss!

Agree with @MikeGilbert in that you should attempt to get the most for your money. The rate sounds fair too so you need to check out one off admin fee, cost per thousand, duration, payback periods, warranty including Accidental damage and theft, and cost at end of lease to return the kit. I manage @VeryPC leasing for our Gateshead Contract and it's pretty simple, and provides immediate access to learning and teaching technology paid back over time; we partner with Syscap. You never own anything, but you're always responsible for it, which is why you should 100% take out the highest level of cover.

Stocktobians, this is how far Big Al's got with his gobstopper since the 1st of October...

Rocking the Stocktober Tee! Get in Danny, it fits too!

LOL indeed! Goal line technology crashes at the Ballmerbau, causing Real player to be sent off - "We couldn't tell if it was a goal says Bale, the screen just went blue and said reboot, so I kicked the ball back in the net. Next thing I know the ref showed me the red card so I punched him.?!"

The Ballmerbau

+1 for Learnpad, we resell them here and they're up to the job, stable price and supply, good amount of options, decent bespoke Learnpad software and UK in the field support. However... Windows all the way!

nice one @nephilim !

How about a VeryPC Thinbook configured to your own spec @Little-Miss ? We'd do you a deal, just because it's you.

@MordyT are you based across the pond then? Be worth checking if Novatech ship abroad or whether you can source the Logitech locally.

What costume are you wearing to my party tomo @VeryPC Al?

FYI - We've given @VeryPC Al the day off, so he can have a well deserved long weekend break.

Yup A++ for the Logitech B110.

PM sent

You git! I've still got a fractured hip you monkey!

Morning everyone! How's every bodies mornings began? Excited about receiving your goodies?! Well I'm stuck at home waiting for verypc Emma to pick me up as her indoors decided to take all of the car keys to work with her as well as my wallet. T'riffic.. Beat that for an excuse to be late to work...

Thank you everyone for entering, congratulations to all of the daily prize winners, the spot prize winners and @X-13 for winning the PS4. Stocktober wouldn't be what it is without the intervention of you guys and you've given our very hard working team much needed light relief over the course of the month. Big Up Yourself! Let's make stocktober a word in the Oxford English now.. And finally well done @VeryPC Al; you are a legend! Bring Me The Box!

He's gone all 50 shades of pink..

Yeah come on @VeryPC Al !

Al.Col.Holic surely!

Cheers matey, appreciate the shout out, and glad you're back on line.