Life of A Phone Lover

FREE Laptop from Maxis?

Just received a call from a friend of mine. Asking me if I've heard about the broadband promo from Maxis as he told me it has something to do with wireless broadband and HP Notebook. I told him I've got no idea whatsoever.

So as soon as I reached home, I straight away log on to maxis website to check out the promo.

Firstly, you will need to sign up for a 24 months contract at RM178 per month.
So what will you get? You will be getting a HP 520 laptop and USB modem. Sounds like a good deal? Now I'm sure you will ask, what is the specification of the laptop. Here you go..

-Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
-Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400*(1.83GHz)- Intel® GM945 Express Chipset
-Intel® Pro/Wireless 3945 a/b/g Network Connection
-Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 321
-1024MB DDR2 SDRAM, 120GB SATA Hard Disk
-DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive
-14.1” TFT WXGA Widescreen LCD Panel with BrightView Technology
(spec grabbed from maxis)



For wireless broadband from Maxis, you will get the USB modem which can support Internet speed up to 3.5 Mbps as well as wireless Internet access for 24 months.

I've done a rough calculation whether this is a worthy package to subscribe to :
The price for 3.5 Mbps (Power Package) is rm98,
RM178 - rm98 = rm80.
rm80 x 24 = rm1920 (price for the Notebook)

I would say if you are looking for wireless broadband and you do not have any PC and internet access, this is definitely a great deal. Please also check the coverage area before subscribing. Bear in mind, you're gonna be attached to a 2 year(s) contract with Maxis.
Think twice. Better be safe than sorry. :)

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