educational laptops

karenmc_3

Does anyone know if there is a way of getting discounts on educational stuff. I am after a laptop but wondered if there was a way of claiming back the vat as its for educational use?

jennifernil

If you are a student you can buy an Apple Mac without VAT.

Challis_2

I dont know about VAT reclamation, but if you are interested in apple mac's you qualify for a 15% discount - you may need to talk to your Uni's IT department about this.

Also, have a look at reconditioned laptops - I work for a firm that sells a lot of reconditioned laptops, mainly dealing with Toshibas - and most of those are as new, and with a 1 year warranty. You can save a fair bit compared to the original brand new price.

tylerboyo

apple do, just rign them tell them your a student, and the discount is yours. 1/10 chance theyll ask for proof of being a student.

colin79666

Tesco have some great deals with Acer laptops at the minute

I've been using an Acer bought from Tesco for a year and a half now - it's been brilliant for uni work (gets carried on the bus all the time without any problems)

Kilty_2

Just buy a cheap Dell, depending on your requirements you'll get a great machine for less than £400.

Chai_2

A site called student-laptops.co.uk offers cheap laptops for students

sgx.saint

https://www.ebuyer.co.uk

Is also a very cheap website imho for anything electronic/computing related.

I bought my ACER laptop from there a few months ago and its great.

Or if you need/want an Apple, try looking at this Apple link:-

http://www.apple.com/uk/education/hed/students/discounts.html