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Author Topic: Free Laptops for the poor  (Read 18360 times)

oldfogy

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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #15 on: January 11, 2010, 11:29:57 PM »

Just like the "Internet for all" scheme, this is just another one of those "STUPID" government exercises to "Supposedly" make jobs and keep people in work.
All I can really say is what a load of old tosh!!

Sorry got visitors so have to go.

Saved by the bell you might say.
What I was going to add before being interrupted earlier was simply that whilst obviously the numbers don't seem to make sense, but when did the BBC media ever get it's sums correct, especially if they can over-dramatise.

What the government seem to forget is that most of these "so-called poor people" already have all of these facilities.
And the genuinely poor off will not get  a look-in.
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2010, 06:27:22 AM »

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

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While the scheme is targeted at those who either don’t have a computer or don’t have web access, there are only limited checks done on that, though it is important people don’t abuse the system.

Are they kidding,this is the UK we are talking about.  >:(
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2010, 06:37:20 AM »

Have you seen the criteria for eligibility?

http://www.homeaccess.org.uk/Information-for-parents/

3 to 9 ???????????



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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2010, 07:12:49 AM »

Have you seen the criteria for eligibility?

http://www.homeaccess.org.uk/Information-for-parents/

3 to 9 ???????????





So even if you have a computer(of your own) and you meet the criteria set out,then you can still apply for and get a free laptop.Then cancel your existing broadband and get it free.

This scheme is open to fraud on a massive scale...... :no:
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #19 on: January 13, 2010, 07:23:19 AM »

I think it was the 3-9 age group that I found strange. 
What about older children.  Surely those are the age group if any that would benefit most - not a 3 year old.
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2010, 07:42:26 AM »

You're dead right. This is just another daft scheme aimed at attracting votes.
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #21 on: January 13, 2010, 07:52:06 AM »

You're dead right. This is just another daft scheme aimed at attracting votes.


Trouble is most of those who apply to get on this scheme will be in the pub not the polling booth,and imo will anger more voters than not and therefore less likely to vote for them
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #22 on: January 13, 2010, 10:29:40 AM »

I think it was the 3-9 age group that I found strange. 
What about older children.  Surely those are the age group if any that would benefit most - not a 3 year old.

I read it as for school years 3 to 9, which corresponds to an age of 7-8 to 13-14.
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #23 on: January 13, 2010, 10:40:31 AM »

I think it was the 3-9 age group that I found strange. 
What about older children.  Surely those are the age group if any that would benefit most - not a 3 year old.

I read it as for school years 3 to 9, which corresponds to an age of 7-8 to 13-14.

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Section One:
Are you a parent or guardian responsible for and living with a child…..
…who is in school years 3 to 9?
…who attends a state-maintained school in England full time**?
…who has not already had a computer from a Home Access Grant or similar programme, such as Computers for Pupils?
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #24 on: January 13, 2010, 11:10:33 AM »

>>> I read it as for school years 3 to 9, which corresponds to an age of 7-8 to 13-14.

Ahh  good spot orainsear.... thank you I thought it was very strange.
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #25 on: January 13, 2010, 06:22:18 PM »

I did notice that even Asylum seekers can apply????

Obviously another well thought out idea by HM Government..... ::)
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #26 on: January 13, 2010, 07:32:42 PM »

I've found out a bit more about this.  Apparently the maximum grant is £528 and if you qualify a prepaid card is sent out which can be used at specific shops, e.g. http://www.misco.co.uk/content/homeaccess/homeaccesspackages.htm

The 1 years broadband is provided via a wireless dongle using the 3 mobile network.  I'm not sure what happens if you are in an area without reception though :/
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #27 on: January 14, 2010, 06:46:00 AM »

I did notice that even Asylum seekers can apply????

Obviously another well thought out idea by HM Government..... ::)

Of course,can't have their human rights breached,heaven forbid.  :-X
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #28 on: January 14, 2010, 01:37:40 PM »


The 1 years broadband is provided via a wireless dongle using the 3 mobile network.

I think you will find that the broadband connection is either down to a supplier of your choice or as with the supplier "Misco" they are promoting T-Mobile.

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What are the connectivity terms & conditions?
If your bundle includes connectivity this is provided through T-Mobile for a period of 12 months

It also looks like Misco have already looked into the scenario of "Oops sorry it got stolen"

http://www.misco.co.uk/content/homeaccess/pilotfaqs.htm
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Re: Free Laptops for the poor
« Reply #29 on: January 14, 2010, 01:47:00 PM »

Cynical me wonders why the "stolen" scenario is the first thing Misco mention.  :-X
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