Need help with getting hold laptops

millwalll

Hi all,

Not sure if this best place to ask but I need to get hold of around 6 laptops for free or even to loan for a day or two for an event I am running. does anyone know where I maybe able to get hold of some ??

motorguy

Just taking a step back here, but realistically what do you think the odds are of somone 'giving' you six working laptops OR even lending you six for a few days?

tincat

Why don't you ask a company like pc world, and ask them if they'll sponsor you. Commit to getting a sign made up saying 'computers sponsored by pc world' or whoever and display it at the event.

However, wherever you get the pcs from, you're going to have to think about security and ensure that the venue will be safe. You'll be ultimately responsible if they get pinched, and would have to pay for them.

googler

I think your only chance is getting a PC supplier to 'sponsor' your event with the laptops and thereby get some free publicity out of it.

macman

Googling 'laptop hire' produces 6.03m hits...

millwalll

Hi I know getting hold of six laptops is going to be hard.

They dont need to have a hard drive and dont need to be the best looking machine in the world, as long as they can boot off a live dvd.

The location is very secure there is no chance they will get pinched.

macman

You are not going to get these free unless you have 6 very close and trusting friends (with laptops). So just use your nearest PC/laptop hire facility.

millwalll

ok thanks for the advice anyway

nzseries1

Even if there was a company giving away laptops for free, it would be subject to a fair-usage policy of 5 minutes and you'd be locked into a 24 month contract.