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Laptop Discounts

  • 28-08-2008 11:22am
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭


    I know Trinity offers laptops deals but I have also heard that they have a special offer off all dell laptops. Is this true and how do I use it if so.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    The deal is for very specific laptops and not that great, you'd do better by browsing the bargins forum.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 676 ✭✭✭ilovemybrick


    The laptopshop has 10% discounts for all students.


  • Posts: 5,589 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    The trinity laptop deal is ****e.

    Dell outlet is much better.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 889 ✭✭✭Bajingo


    The trinity laptop deal is ****e.

    Dell outlet is much better.

    Does this outlet have a website because I cant find it...


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Dell deal with TCD is shite.

    Here is the relevant TCD page:
    DELL Student Laptop Scheme
    There are three recommended models - the Dell Studio 1535, the Vostro 1000 and the Dell Latitude D630 ranging in price from 338 euros to 1028 euros.
    Detail of the three recommended laptop models will be available www.dell.ie/TCD in the next few days.
    DELL Ordering Instructions
    DELL Orders may be made by calling free on 1850 403103 or orders can be made on-line at www.dell.ie/TCD


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  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Bajingo wrote: »
    Does this outlet have a website because I cant find it...
    Nevermind. I misread the post.


  • Posts: 5,589 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I do believe he was looking for the Dell Outlet store, ease off there jmccrohan, must be great to know everything.

    Dell Outlet store is here: http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/default.aspx?c=ie&l=en&s=dfh&~ck=betafrbsd


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    I do believe he was looking for the Dell Outlet store, ease off there jmccrohan, must be great to know everything.

    Dell Outlet store is here: http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/default.aspx?c=ie&l=en&s=dfh&~ck=betafrbsd
    My bad. I miss read the post. Apologies Bajingo.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 889 ✭✭✭Bajingo


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    My bad. I miss read the post. Apologies Bajingo.

    Thanks zaraba for the link

    and jmccrohan no need to apologise I wanted to compare the two anyway cheers...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47 for-why?


    somebody told me Trinity students get a 20% discount on Apple products....thats hardly true is it? Need a new laptop and if this is the case il be seriously considering a Mac....


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  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    for-why? wrote: »
    somebody told me Trinity students get a 20% discount on Apple products....thats hardly true is it? Need a new laptop and if this is the case il be seriously considering a Mac....
    This is the iss page about macs
    Applestore Ordering Instructions
    Regular Applestore Orders can be made online at the Trinity College's Student Applestore Page or by calling free on 1800 923898. Preferential pricing is available to students of up to 10% off normal retail pricing for Apple Products. For purchasing advice you can also contact the Applestore representative Emma Fenelon at 086 3648702 or email her at tcd.cr@mac.com


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 889 ✭✭✭Bajingo


    I do believe he was looking for the Dell Outlet store, ease off there jmccrohan, must be great to know everything.

    Dell Outlet store is here: http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/default.aspx?c=ie&l=en&s=dfh&~ck=betafrbsd

    I was checking out that site and was just wondering are these old computers or second hand or something because some of them are newer models and some are'nt being made anymore?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭Kwekubo


    Bajingo wrote: »
    I was checking out that site and was just wondering are these old computers or second hand or something because some of them are newer models and some are'nt being made anymore?
    For the most part, they are computers that Dell had built to order but that were never sent out or were returned, either due to the buyer cancelling the order or due to a defect (eg scratch on the casing).


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    Bajingo wrote: »
    I was checking out that site and was just wondering are these old computers or second hand or something because some of them are newer models and some are'nt being made anymore?

    There are contractual obligations on the part of dell to supply certain models regardless of what they sell to the public.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 421 ✭✭Peslo


    Boston wrote: »
    There are contractual obligations on the part of dell to supply certain models regardless of what they sell to the public.
    Are you talking bout the Dell TCD offer, or Dell Outlet??


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    The TCD offers.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 421 ✭✭Peslo


    Oh right, I think Bajingo was refering to Dell Outlet, but tis all good.

    thanks for the info anywho.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 99 ✭✭Audie


    I dont know much about computers.. Are there specific things we need in a laptop for trinity. I was thinking lots of memory, high speed wireless capable internet.... Will they tell us about it during freshers week, or should i go ahead and buy one asap???

    help!


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Audie wrote: »
    I dont know much about computers.. Are there specific things we need in a laptop for trinity. I was thinking lots of memory, high speed wireless capable internet.... Will they tell us about it during freshers week, or should i go ahead and buy one asap???

    help!
    You don't need any specific type of laptop for going to trinity.

    What course are you doing? If there is any specific software required for your course it will be available on the college computers.

    Laptops in college are really only for use in the library so you can check stuff up while studying.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,452 ✭✭✭Time Magazine


    Audie wrote: »
    I dont know much about computers.. Are there specific things we need in a laptop for trinity. I was thinking lots of memory, high speed wireless capable internet.... Will they tell us about it during freshers week, or should i go ahead and buy one asap???

    help!
    You don't need lots of memory. You won't need more than a few gigs for your academic files.

    Don't go buy one ASAP. You won't need a laptop for Trinity. It's just an accessory to help. Unless you don't like spending your money on alcohol, don't go for an expensive laptop. The most important things you'll need are an appropriate operating system and a standard wireless card.


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  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Oh and dont forget an ethernet cable if you have a course in the hamilton.

    Cause the wireless doesnt work there :rolleyes:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 421 ✭✭Peslo


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    Oh and dont forget an ethernet cable if you have a course in the hamilton.

    Cause the wireless doesnt work there :rolleyes:

    Are you serious??

    Ironic, much????


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Peslo wrote: »
    Are you serious??

    Ironic, much????
    Dont you worry.. You have your own cs wireless network.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 421 ✭✭Peslo


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    Dont you worry.. You have your own cs wireless network.
    So there is only wireless in part of the hamilton building??

    Or are you saying it's just non-accesable to some students??


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Peslo wrote: »
    So there is only wireless in part of the hamilton building??

    Or are you saying it's just non-accesable to all students??
    There are 3 (that i know of) wifi networks in the hamilton.

    1. maths
    2. compsci
    3. TCDwifi

    TCDwifi does exist, but the reception in the lecture halls and the library is shite. One of the cs dudes said it is because of interference from the projectors or something..

    Just two random threads i found on the issue. 1 2


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 421 ✭✭Peslo


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    There are 3 (that i know of) wifi networks in the hamilton.

    1. maths
    2. compsci
    3. TCDwifi
    TCDwifi does exist, but the reception in the lecture halls and the library is shite. One of the cs dudes said it is because of interference from the projectors or something..

    Just two random threads i found on the issue. 1 2

    Is it only the TCDwifi that peeps have trouble with? seems that way from those threads.


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Yup. You have to be in the other faculties to access the other ones.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 421 ✭✭Peslo


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    Yup. You have to be in the other faculties to access the other ones.
    That's just unfair then. There is no reason why that particular network shouldn't work


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Peslo wrote: »
    That's just unfair then. There is no reason why that particular network shouldn't work
    It's ISS.

    Enough said.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 99 ✭✭Audie


    Right i think i'll just ignore those last few threads :) i like spending money on drink... by the way, where do students generally get their money for drink, as i have no income...

    back to laptops, i want to get one defo. im doing medicine, i don't know what extra software i would need for that. can you record lectures in TCD, or should i just listen hard the first time round?


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Audie wrote: »
    Right i think i'll just ignore those last few threads :) i like spending money on drink... by the way, where do students generally get their money for drink, as i have no income...

    back to laptops, i want to get one defo. im doing medicine, i don't know what extra software i would need for that. can you record lectures in TCD, or should i just listen hard the first time round?
    sd123 does medicine so he might be able to help you out with software and the like.

    Dont bother bringing your laptop to lectures.. you wont learn a thing.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 99 ✭✭Audie


    ok thanks. but like can you record them on an ipod or something? you know, just in case the inevitable dozing happens and i wake up having just missed half an hour of stuff?? (or does this only happen to me...)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    TCDwifi does exist, but the reception in the lecture halls and the library is shite. One of the cs dudes said it is because of interference from the projectors or something..

    Nothing to do with interference, its to do with wall losses from the materials the lecture halls are made out of. Mobile phone reception is also ****e and there's a few hundred mhz between the those two frequency bands. CS have their wireless access points in the lecture hall, I've no idea where ISS have theres, probably the library. I would have thought that as an engineer you could get access to the CS wireless on request?
    Peslo wrote: »
    That's just unfair then. There is no reason why that particular network shouldn't work

    CS equipment is owned and operated by the CS department techs, so thats why its different.
    Audie wrote: »
    ok thanks. but like can you record them on an ipod or something? you know, just in case the inevitable dozing happens and i wake up having just missed half an hour of stuff?? (or does this only happen to me...)

    Tried that ones or twice, its of almost no use. Mike brady infact used to do pod casts of his lectures.


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Boston wrote: »
    Nothing to do with interference, its to do with wall losses from the materials the lecture halls are made out of. Mobile phone reception is also ****e and there's a few hundred mhz between the those two frequency bands. CS have their wireless access points in the lecture hall, I've no idea where ISS have theres, probably the library. I would have thought that as an engineer you could get access to the CS wireless on request?
    I'm sure I could, but the AP's are mainly in the O'Reilly, so I never bothered.

    Not much point if I have to stand outside the O'Reilly to get wifi.

    Are the ISS AP's not down on the walls at the front of the lecture halls?
    Cisco bridges iirc.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,510 ✭✭✭Tricity Bendix


    Audie wrote: »
    by the way, where do students generally get their money for drink, as i have no income...
    See the 'jobs in college' thread.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    I'm sure I could, but the AP's are mainly in the O'Reilly, so I never bothered.

    Not much point if I have to stand outside the O'Reilly to get wifi.

    Are the ISS AP's not down on the walls at the front of the lecture halls?
    Cisco bridges iirc.

    They're the CS access points afaik, if they where the ISS ones you'd be getting perfect reception.


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Boston wrote: »
    They're the CS access points afaik, if they where the ISS ones you'd be getting perfect reception.
    Makes sense. But I dont seem to remember seeing COMPsci in the MacNeill before.

    Unless they have made part of COMPsci hidden? :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 muirgheasa


    Apologies for reviving an old thread, but I'm starting Engineering in TCD this year and was about to order a laptop when I heard about the Dell-TCD deals. I realise that this thread is all about said deals, but is there any chance someone who has access to them could post up some specific details? There's a four week lead time for the Latitude E6400 I'm looking at at the moment, so if I'm going with that I want to order it now. On the other hand, if there's a really good deal I can get once I get my student number and password I'm happy to wait until registration, but I'd rather not wait and then find that there's nothing that interests me.

    I've tried the link given in the first page of the thread (www.dell.ie/tcd) and it's not working for me. So any chance anyone could get information from the TCD site and report back (if it's available at all yet, that is)?

    Thanks.


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    I just checked. The dell stuff is the same as i posted before.


    Go with your own laptop. The Dell offers are normally crap.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 muirgheasa


    Righto, that's all I needed to know really. Thanks for the speedy response.


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  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 11,362 ✭✭✭✭Scarinae


    Does anyone know if there's wireless access in Botany Bay? That's where I'll be living, I want to know if I'll be able to access the internet off a laptop while up there


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Here is the wireless network map.

    EDIT: here is the residence page.

    Seems like it does :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 580 ✭✭✭karlr42


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    Dont you worry.. You have your own cs wireless network.
    Indeed, but are CS UG students supposed to have COMPsci wireless access, or is it just staff and PGs? It would be handy because it's always available in our lecture thetres or in LG12, whereas TCDwifi is hit-and-miss. I've tried getting at it(there's a guide somewhere on cs.tcd.ie), but it doesn't accept my uname and pword, same for others in my class, so I can only presume we're not registered for it


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    karlr42 wrote: »
    Indeed, but are CS UG students supposed to have COMPsci wireless access, or is it just staff and PGs? It would be handy because it's always available in our lecture thetres or in LG12, whereas TCDwifi is hit-and-miss. I've tried getting at it(there's a guide somewhere on cs.tcd.ie), but it doesn't accept my uname and pword, same for others in my class, so I can only presume we're not registered for it
    I dunno what the story is..

    I had a look at this but I couldn't get on either.. I presumed that it was because I was an engineer. We have shitty restricted accounts in the cs dept.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    That site is down


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Boston wrote: »
    That site is down
    The one above?

    Look again at the error page :)

    It just uses an invalid certificate. It looks like a 404 in firefox.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    Nah, it simply won't load for me, and I'm behind the CS proxy so I shouldn't need to auth.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,297 ✭✭✭Ron DMC


    Page won't load for me neither (though that could be because I'm nowhere near any TCD proxies).


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Boston wrote: »
    Nah, it simply won't load for me, and I'm behind the CS proxy so I shouldn't need to auth.
    Page won't load for me neither (though that could be because I'm nowhere near any TCD proxies).
    Thats very odd... I'm using no proxies what so ever and it loads ok :confused:


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Ronny,

    Whats the story with COMPsci wifi?


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