I must inform that there were total of 100 machines available under this scheme. Out of these 91 are already booked. Only 9 more remain.
This is quite more than expected response. 91 computers taken in three days! Thanks Dipendra -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Arpit Jain Sent: 31 March 2010 11:29 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AI] Great offer: Netbook at a special price Sir, I'm not so much concerned about the 3G connectivity but more so interested in bluetooth connectivity & a little of GPS which according to the official description is nowhere to be found. So, kindly reconfirm whether these features are present in this netbook. Thankyou On 3/30/10, KARAN GUPTA <[email protected]> wrote: > Could you tell me please - what are the documents, one get to take > along to DFI. Should this very netbook comes with lusterless scratch > resistant upper lid (black/white) or the glossy one? > > Kindest Regards > - KG > > > > On 29-Mar-2010, at 2:23 PM, "Dipendra Manocha" > <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I may add few clarifications to this: >> Since the computers are getting delivered in New Delhi and then being >> sent to DFI organisations, there would be some shipping cost >> associated with this delivery. Since that cost is not constent it is >> not specified in the cost of 11500. >> >> This cost will be indicated at the time of delivery and I can asure >> that it will not be high. >> >> This scheme is a learning process for us too as there are lots of >> gaps that need to be filled when we implement and theory into a real >> action of this kind. >> >> I seek your cooperation to make it a success so that we can come out >> with more such schemes in future also. >> >> Thanks >> Dipendra >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Prashant >> Verma >> Sent: 29 March 2010 12:30 >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [AI] Great offer: Netbook at a special price >> >> HELLO, >> THIS IS NOT A CUSTOM MADE NETBOOK. ALL THE SPECIFICATIONS MENTIONED >> IN THE WEBSITE ARE CORRECT. IN THE EMAIL SENT EARLIER IT WAS >> MENNTIONED THAT IT IS COMPATIBLE WITH A 3 g CONNECTION. YOU CAN GO BY >> THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE DESCRIPTION AS FAR AS THIS NETBOOK IS CONCERNED. >> >> you need to deposit the price of the netbook that is Rs. 11500 >> alongwith the application form. therefore, I am afraid you will have >> to visit the nearest DFI centre at the earliest with all the >> documents and money in hand. >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> From: "Arpit Jain" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 9:04 AM >> To: <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [AI] Great offer: Netbook at a special price >> >>> Hello sir, >>> >>> I'm interested in purchasing this wonderful netbook but have a few >>> doubts which I would like to clear before submitting the form. >>> 1. In the specifications, I couldn't find bluetooth, 3G & GPS on the >>> official Samsung page, i.e. >>> http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/office/mobile-computing/netbooks/ >>> NP >>> -N150-JA01US/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec >>> So, I'd like to know is this some sort of custom made netbook >>> different from the official version? >>> 2. After downloading & filling the form, am I supposed to take it's >>> print out and speed post it to my chosen DFI organisation or can I >>> email this application as well along with my disability certificate ? >>> The reason why I ask this is that email is much more efficient than >>> post, and I don't want my application reaching office after the >>> scheme has elapsed. >>> >>> Regards >>> Arpit Jain >>> Pune >>> >>> On 3/27/10, Prashant Verma <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Dear Friends, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Here comes the great offer due to efforts of Mr. Dipendra Manocha >>>> and Saksham. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> We have been able to finalise the purchase of Samsung N150 Netbook >>>> for a special scheme for University Students with blindness or low >> vision. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The Netbook is being purchased at the cost of Rs. 16500. >>>> >>>> >>>> This Netbook has: Atom 450 processor, 10 inch screen, 8and half >>>> hour battery back-up, USB, Blue Tooth Wi-Fi, LAN port, VGA port. >>>> 1 GB RAM and 160 GB of HDD. It also has webcam. The Netbook claims >>>> to be 3g and GPS enabled. (not a sim card slot but will be able to >>>> handle 3g connectivity). It does have card reader also. >>>> You can read a review at >>>> http://www.mybestlaptop.org/samsung-n150-review.html >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> After providing 5000 rupees subsidy, the Netbook will be available >>>> to the students at the cost of Rs. 11500. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> We will load the computers with various utilities like the NVDA and >>>> SAFA screen reading software, Web IE configured for Hindu news >>>> paper links and suitable configurations for persons with vision >>>> impairments. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The computers will be delivered in New Delhi thus there would be >>>> shipping cost in addition to the cost of the machine. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> How to order: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The application form for this offer can be downloaded from this >>>> link http://www.sendspace.com/file/e92c8y or requested from Saksham. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The Netbook will be distributed through DFI member organisations >>>> only. >>>> You >>>> can locate the nearest DAISY Forum of India member on the DFI >>>> website at http://www.daisyindia.org/03membersList.htm >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Member organisations may please fill up the forms of their >>>> beneficiaries and collect the payments of 11500 from them. This >>>> payment will need to be sent to Saksham Trust. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The offer is going to be on first come first serve basis. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> This offer comes due to the kind contribution from I F C I. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> When you fill up the forms, we would need disability certificates >>>> and proof of their being in the in University or any diploma, >>>> graduation or post graduation or higher education programme such as >>>> the valid ID card. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> We are looking at closing collection of orders within one week. >>>> >>>> So please hurry and help in completing this exercise without >>>> troubles. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> For more information please contact DFI members and Saksham staff >>>> using the following contact details. >>>> >>>> Email: [email protected] >>>> >>>> Ph: 011 42411015 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Personally, I think that the Netbook is a great device and can >>>> serve all the reading and writing needs of any individual. I have >>>> purchased this Netbook few months earlier and I am in love with the >>>> portability and independence it offers. So, I suggest you grab this >>>> offer before it ends. Remember that the subsidy is for a limited >>>> number of Netbook and it will not be available at this price after >>>> the scheme ends. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks and regards >>>> >>>> Prashant Ranjan verma >>>> >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>> [email protected] >>>> with >>>> the subject unsubscribe. >>>> >>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other >>>> changes, please visit the list home page at >>>> >>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/ >>>> accessindia_accessindia.or >>>> g.in >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>> [email protected] >>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other >>> changes, please visit the list home page at >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/ >>> accessindia_accessindia.org >>> .in >>> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> [email protected] >> with >> the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.or >> g.in >> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> [email protected] >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.or >> g.in > > > > To unsubscribe send a message to > [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, > please visit the list home page at > > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org > .in > To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. 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