News - £159 broadband computer bundle aims to get everyone online

[HEXUS]

Get Online @ Home scheme bundles TalkTalk broadband with 'no nonsense' computers.

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[crossy]

Sounds like a good thing in theory, but that £14.50 "line rental" strikes me as a little on the high side, and it'd be interesting to see what the ongoing cost of the broadband package would be. Otherwise, it's impossible to tell what the total cost/month is.

Other point, of course, being that choosing Talk Talk as provider seems a little strange given that they're regularly (?) hauled over the coals for having poor customer service - and I would have thought that the kind of "net n00b" that this is aimed at would need a lot of hand holding.

[Ferral]

Just had a look at the page, you dont have to take the broadband package to get that pricing. Quite a good deal for families in all fairness, basic refurb desktop which is ideal for the kids just wanting to surf the net and do homework.

[Scarlet Infidel]

£14.50 "line rental" strikes me as a little on the high side

That's just standard TalkTalk line rental at £14.50 per month.
BT line rental is £14.60 per month for comparison.

[crossy]

That's just standard TalkTalk line rental at £14.50 per month.
BT line rental is £14.60 per month for comparison.

£13.90 with Virgin - and I was under the impression (obviously wrong) that they were quite costly.

[Andi-C]

It's Ironic & it tickles me as you have to be "Online" with a "Computer/Laptop" to view the site !...LOL...

Good idea over all, I know a few people that this would benefit !

[Animus404]

Looks like a good deal, but it doesn't really say anything about the hardware would be receiving. Obviously people wouldn't be expecting much, just something that works but still it would be nice to know what the minimum spec might be.

[shakerist]

Desktop Specs:
A refurbished computer designed to do the basics VERY well
15" flat screen monitor
Keyboard & mouse
CD drive and USB ports
P4 2GHz processor, 1Gb RAM, 40Gb hard drive
30 day warranty, telephone helpline and a useful "Quick Start Guide" booklet

For £99 I guess its ok, but £150 is too expensive.

[Animus404]

Actually it does, Desktop spec is. CD drive, P4 2GHz processor, 1Gb RAM, 40Gb hard drive
Please ignore my last post.

[mikerr]

Decent but old power hungry spec, probably sold for £50 elsewhere, includes W7 licence though...