computers for low income families???

justlooking2012

Olympicsspectator wrote: »

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 wrote: »

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

luminated wrote: »

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:

Why is it being harsh. Now if you are on benefits for even a legitimate reason then you cannot afford a computer, thats life. I work hard and cannot afford a new car, who is going to provide me with this free of charge?

I have fallen on hard times before, but when I was there I never expected a COMPUTER, its not a necessity its a want.

TO the amoeba who called me a troll, call me what you will, Im glad im me rather than yourself.

Parva

justlooking2012 wrote: »

I have fallen on hard times before, but when I was there I never expected a COMPUTER, its not a necessity its a want

Actually, in these ever-increasing times of global internet connectivity I would say that having a computer goes beyond what was once considered an essential, the telephone. Internet banking, online shopping, online energy bills, and that's before we even touch on the educational aspects. Still, you may not have a car but at least you have the computer for ordering those train tickets or online food huh?

dktreesea

Have you tried your local gumtree? Gumtree often have reasonably priced computers for sale for around £80 or so.

Jenna_Appleseed

Original post was in 2011 btw.

luminated

Parva wrote: »

Actually, in these ever-increasing times of global internet connectivity I would say that having a computer goes beyond what was once considered an essential, the telephone. Internet banking, online shopping, online energy bills, and that's before we even touch on the educational aspects. Still, you may not have a car but at least you have the computer for ordering those train tickets or online food huh?

I can't even imagine my day to day life without my laptop. I had to replace it before Christmas as my old one was well past retirement age and like Jack Duckworth's glasses on Coronation Street was held together with electrical/gaffa tape. A repair would have been silly money. It was a dent in my assets.

Why is my laptop so important? Because I am housebound, sometimes bedbound, most days & there is a limit to watching TV, reading which I can't do as too tiring & there is definitely a limit to staring at the same walls.

So I think there is an argument that computers can be as important as a disabled persons walking sticks, wheelchairs and such.

Yellow_JoJo

Hammyman wrote: »

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.

I knew that would happen but it makes me really sad.

My daughter was one of the lucky recipients of a Home Access laptop when they were available and it has really brought on her computer skills. I'm still grateful that she was able to benefit from it, as I'm sure many other parents were too

luminated

justlooking2012 wrote: »

TO the amoeba who called me a troll, call me what you will, Im glad im me rather than yourself.

Read the sticky at the top of this board you lowlife & TROLL somewhere else.

"Its about helping people get their entitlement! Not about benefits policy!

This board is here for help and support for those on or looking to claim benefits, not for judgement".

PasturesNew

When I needed a new PC I just bought a new base unit. Kept my keyboard/mouse and monitor as they were fine. £200 this PC cost me (bought it in 2006 and it's still going).

luminated

PasturesNew wrote: »

When I needed a new PC I just bought a new base unit. Kept my keyboard/mouse and monitor as they were fine. £200 this PC cost me (bought it in 2006 and it's still going).

Looking at your post count I feel sorry for your computer as you are overworking it in it's old age :rotfl:

Seriously the life span varies quite drastically, a case of luck or no luck :eek:

Parva

luminated wrote: »

I can't even imagine my day to day life without my laptop. I had to replace it before Christmas as my old one was well past retirement age and like Jack Duckworth's glasses on Coronation Street was held together with electrical/gaffa tape. A repair would have been silly money. It was a dent in my assets.

Why is my laptop so important? Because I am housebound, sometimes bedbound, most days & there is a limit to watching TV, reading which I can't do as too tiring & there is definitely a limit to staring at the same walls.

So I think there is an argument that computers can be as important as a disabled persons walking sticks, wheelchairs and such.

Totally couldn't agree more with this. Whilst internet access in my bed doesn't in itself make my inability to get out and interact any easier it does at least allow me to see what the outside world is doing and also allow me in some small ways to interact with it.