computers for low income families???

Still-in-debt

Not sure if I am in the right place and I appologise if I'm not!

I am wondering if anyone can help me?
Last year there was a government scheme to help low income families have home computers. Does anyone know if this is still going on or if it will happen again?

We recieve various benefits ( dla, esa, ct, hb), my oh had a horrible accident last year and is pretty much unable to walk atm and in a great deal of pain. Due to long term illness, I can only work part time hours (my oncologist would rather I gave up....but my sanity needs it!!) Our home computer was very old and has given up the ghost, we have had it repaired 3 times over the last 2 years, but now it has had it
I can only find schemes for uni/college students, but I am not the most computer/internet literate person you are likely to meet!!!;)
Thanks for any help
S-i-d

deathvalleydemon

Still-in-debt wrote: »

Not sure if I am in the right place and I appologise if I'm not!

I am wondering if anyone can help me?
Last year there was a government scheme to help low income families have home computers. Does anyone know if this is still going on or if it will happen again?

We recieve various benefits ( dla, esa, ct, hb), my oh had a horrible accident last year and is pretty much unable to walk atm and in a great deal of pain. Due to long term illness, I can only work part time hours (my oncologist would rather I gave up....but my sanity needs it!!) Our home computer was very old and has given up the ghost, we have had it repaired 3 times over the last 2 years, but now it has had it
I can only find schemes for uni/college students, but I am not the most computer/internet literate person you are likely to meet!!!;)
Thanks for any help
S-i-d

this was the website

http://www.homeaccess.org.uk/


this has now ended.

lucinad

there is another thing now tho, they are not free or new but reconditioned, with monitor £95 if you are on benefits £165 for everyone else the link to the thread is here : https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3480821
http://www2.postoffice.co.uk/broadband-phone/home-phone-broadband/affordable-computers
http://www.getonlineathome.org/
hth

Hammyman

It got abused to living hell and has quite rightly come to an end. I got sick to death of the long stream of dole wallers knocking on the door who would rather sacrifice their kids education and sell the laptops for a hundred quid than see their kids have a fighting chance. There were tons of them on Ebay as well.

Bloody disgusting.

red_panda_3

Hi,
Nobody seems to be talking about the fact that the laptop or computer comes with this(copied from the website):

• Microsoft Windows 7 operating software
• Microsoft software for documents, emails, messaging, pictures and more
• Security software from Microsoft to keep you safe online
• Accessibility software * to make it easier for anyone to see, hear and use a computer
• All inclusive, no subscriptions
• All pre-installed and ready to use

I would be interested in how much people think all this would add to the cost of a new laptop.When I was looking for a new one it seemed as though all this was adding up to a fair bit on top of the price(not to mention the hassle of installing it and running round getting people to help you with it)
Does anyone have any opinion or information?
Also,has anyone actually bought a laptop from getonlineathome.org and what did they think of it?
It is currently £169 for someone who is eligible for the lower price.
Thanks

Olympicsspectator

justlooking2012 wrote: »

With all the benefits you get you could do something drastic and buy your own one.

I think that's a bit harsh. This board says its supposed to be about helping people not about judging them. Anyone can end up on benefits - they get sick, they have relationship breakdowns, they lose their job. It can happen to anyone.

Elzmumof3

justlooking2012 wrote: »

With all the benefits you get you could do something drastic and buy your own one.

lets hope you never fall on hard times and need help if thats your attitiude!!

Nada666

red_panda wrote: »

Hi,
Nobody seems to be talking about the fact that the laptop or computer comes with this(copied from the website):

• Microsoft Windows 7 operating software
• Microsoft software for documents, emails, messaging, pictures and more
• Security software from Microsoft to keep you safe online
• Accessibility software * to make it easier for anyone to see, hear and use a computer
• All inclusive, no subscriptions
• All pre-installed and ready to use

I would be interested in how much people think all this would add to the cost of a new laptop.When I was looking for a new one it seemed as though all this was adding up to a fair bit on top of the price(not to mention the hassle of installing it and running round getting people to help you with it)
Does anyone have any opinion or information?
Also,has anyone actually bought a laptop from getonlineathome.org and what did they think of it?
It is currently £169 for someone who is eligible for the lower price.
Thanks

The software is a complete waste of money* and adds nothing to the value. All that software comes with any computer that is sold with Windows 7 or Windows 8 - they explicitly do not mention Microsoft Office so that will not be included. The hard drive is also ridiculously small (useable, but no point paying that.)

You'd be better off buying a new laptop for £275 to £320 or if you insist on paying £169 just see what you can find on ebay (that company sells second-hand computers anyway).

Better spending £275 on a computer that can last three to five years rather than wasting £169 on something that might not even run iPlayer.

(* wrong phrasing. Not a waste of money, just doesn't add any real value.)

gingergee

I think the Op was referring to the free ones and someone has mistaken that for v the ones you can get cheap. I have one from getonline@home is brilliant. Paid 199 for it and it does the job. They are refurbished. The free ones were good if needed, at the time we got one and my children loved it. We were in need and grateful x the original post was in 2011!!!!! Lol x

luminated

justlooking2012 wrote: »

With all the benefits you get you could do something drastic and buy your own one.

If you don't like reading this section of MSE Forums (as you said in another of your useless posts) why don't you stop reading them and then you would not post your sarcastic, one liner, comments and keep them to yourself.

You are sure NOT an asset to the guys on here that need help.

Are you a TROLL - Ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

poppasmurf_bewdley

Try your local Freecycle website.

There are frequently computers given away on our local one. You can even put a wanted request on.