Buy or Donate IT
Getting to grips with the internet doesn't have to be expensive. Take a look at these hardware and internet connection deals.
Don't leave spare equipment to gather dust! Give it to someone you know, or one of the recycling schemes that securely wipe data, reinstall software and then sell your kit on at very low-cost.
Computer and internet connection deals
Microsoft backed, Get online @ Home: Refurbished PCs & laptops with Win7 from £99. Get Online @ Home has also teamed up wiith TalkTalk and Simplify Digital to offer an extra £50 when signing up for 12 months broadband at £5 a month. Help someone buy online or tell them to call 03719 100 100
Remploy: Refurbished computers with open source software from £92. Help someone buy online or tell them to call 08450 268293
PCXUK: Refurbished PCs with Win7 from £99. Help someone buy online or tell them to call 01443 816 100
Where can I recycle my personal IT equipment?
See a list of companies who recycle computers across the UK.
Recycle your personal hardware through the Remploy eCycle scheme.
Donate to Partners IT to enable the £99 Get Online @ Home price point.
Got at least 25 computers to donate? Give them to Get Online @ Home.
What should I do if I’m giving it to someone I know?
If you want to wipe the computer before giving it away, we’d advise taking your equipment to a company that specialises in data removal. If you know what you’re doing it’s possible to remove data yourself by using the original install disk supplied with your computer. You can also use a tool such as Eraser to make your computer web-ready for a new user.
If you don’t have your original install disk provided with your computer, you could download and install one of the many free operating systems available online such as Jolicloud and Ubuntu. This will install all of the basic software needed to enable your computer to work successfully.
