I suspect the technical support lines for both the internet connection and
the machine itself are premium numbers... handy for the complete novices
these machines are targeted at. They'll also expect to sell delivery at �40
and a monitor.
-----Original Message-----
From: Martin Cosgrave [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 23 July 1999 10:52
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Free 300Mhz computer
Hmm, �9.52 for 24 months is less than half the cost of the PC, and that
would
be depreciated somewhat over that time.
I guess they're hoping to recoup the cost on the interconnect fees - if
everyone spent 25-30 quid a month on phone calls I reckon they might break
even
on the retail price of the PC (assuming they get half of the total cost of
the
call).
If these free PCs are based on the interconnect fees, expect offers like
this
to dry up sometime next year (24 months before the 2002 telecoms
deregulation
date)
martian
On Fri, 23 Jul 1999, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/990722-000021.html
>
>
> Paul Brownsmith - Content Developer - Dell EMEA Online
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