Laptop Scheme
Dell Laptop Offer to ONGC EmployeesModified on by S RAVINDRANATH |
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Limitation on buying Apple Mac LaptopA. As per the Laptop Scheme 2013, Operating system of the Laptop needs to be compatible with Microsoft Windows environment with in ONGC. Operating system of Apple machine is OS-X i.e a customized macintosh which is way different from Windows. Due to which there are some limitations of using the Apple Laptops in ONGC Office environment 1. It does not comply with the Computer Policy defined in Windows environment through Active Directory. 2. Network Access Protection (NAP) policy (which checks that the system connecting to ONGC network is healthy or not) is not compatible with Apple which will restrict the use of Laptop in ONGC Network 3. MAC needs separate version of MS Office Application. In addition to this some other enterprise softwares and applications may or may not function. B. To use this Laptop in ONGC office environment, User has to buy MAC with Microsoft Windows operating system license in addition to MAC OS to make Windows Compatible. |
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Laptop Buying Guide 2013: 8 Essential Tips 1 October, 2013 1:43 PM
Laptop Buying Guide 2013: 8 Essential Tips By Mark Spoonauer, LAPTOP Editor in Chief| Apr 15, 2013 11:30 AM EDT Courtesy Article published in Laptop magazine you may readou can budget more, you’ll get a system with better build quality, longer battery life, a sharper screen and stronger performance. Here’s what you can get for each price point.
8. The Brand Matters Your laptop is only as good as the company that stands behind it. Accurate and timely technical support is paramount, which is why LAPTOP evaluates every major brand in our annual Tech Support Showdown. This past year Sony came in first place, followed by Apple and Samsung. Support is only part of what makes a notebook brand worth your money. You also have to consider how the manufacturer stacks up to the competition in terms of design, value and selection, review performance, and other criteria. In our 2013 Best and Worst Laptop Brands report, Apple placed first, followed by Lenovo and ASUS. |
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Please Read -- NEW Update - Models Reccos !!Things to Looks while buying a Laptop
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NOTE:
Everybody has his/her requirements from a Laptop. Preferences are subjective.
But still would like to recommend following POWERFUL specs (You won’t regret):
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Specs for an Employee who only wants a powerful laptop without touchscreen @ 65,000/- |
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HP ProBook 440G1 |
4th Gen, i7-4702MQ |
Organize & ask HP for 8GB RAM & 2GB Graphics Card And Do not opt for Freebies. |
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ASUS K55VM-SX086D |
3rd Gen i7-3610QM |
Organize & ask ASUS for Win 8 Pro (Guess they r giving Win8) I’m not sure about ASUS Scheme? |
Come On ONGCians, Negotiate Hard……….. We deserve some more…..
Apple Macbook offer !
People from Redington/Apple visited my office on 3.10.13.
The verbal offer given by them is as under:
Mac book air- 11.6" - 69 K
Mac book air 13.3" - 75 K
Mac book pro 13.3" - 80 K.
*The air models have USB to RJ45 cable included in the offer.
*all with 4 years warranty
* All models- Intel Core i5 chip, 4g, 4GB LPDDR3 RAM, Intel HD Graphics 5000,
- 720p FaceTime HD camera, 2 USB3 ports(Air-11")
- The warranty is under "AppleCare Protection Plan" - this needs to be confirmed.
- The formal offer is expected today.
Apple Revised off Agmatel
To bite the Apple or not
We had a demo of DELL, Apple, Lenovo and HP at Karaikal on 23rd & 24th October'13. For many, including me, MacBook Air was the first choice. But I ended up booking Dell. Here are the reasons why;
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MacBook Air does not have the following as stipulated by our circular
- Does not have win 7 pro / win 8 pro. (Remark: Win OS can be dual loaded. But we have to buy it (Rs 6k-7k extra) and install it.)
- RJ45 port (Remark: Even though adapter is provided free by Apple, they conveniently forgot to bring it to Karaikal. We then provided an adapter, but they still could not connect even with the OSX drivers from CD available. No confirmation from any region about LAN connectivity for MacBook Air)
- SAP could not be loaded even in MacBook Pro. (Remark: 1. They said that a paid version of SAP is available for OSX and attempts (by whom?) are in progress for acquiring this. 2. Alternate is said to be - install windows 7pro / 8pro and then SAP)
- An issue of Network Access Protection also exists
- No clarification regarding the above issues from ONGC.
- Other Issues
- Generation of processor not known-rumours are that it is 2nd gen (Remark: They were very secretive in this regard)
- No HDMI port (Remark: Thunderbolt cable not provided (Rs 2500/- extra). Also any adapter eg. Thunderbolt to HDMI, would cost another Rs 2500/- extra)
- Two USB 3.0 ports only. (Remark: They could not conclusively state that connecting older printers/ DVD writers etc. with older versions of USB would not be an issue)
- MacOffice is free (but not licensed copy). (Remark: Iworks to be bought from apple store. Each module (Word, Excel, PPT etc. would cost Rs 1000/- each)
- Prices of Macbook have been reduced by US$ 200 to 300 in the international market as of 23/10/13. However, still not in India. Also the announcement says that the new OSX ‘Mavericks’ upgrade and Iworks will also be free (Remark: Apple dealer here could not confirm this)
- Even laptop bag is not provided and costs extra
The last straw was when the Apple dealer, on being repeatedly asked about the generation of processor, instead of giving a direct answer, replied “When you buy a BMW, you do not ask what engine it is having”
These observations are for your guidance only. It is not for belittling Apple. I am not responsible if someone takes a wrong decision based on the above.
Regards
Corporate offer from Snapdeal the Ecommerce chain for Multibranded laptops
Special Promo-code for ONGC is 6323E459D888
The Offer Includes One Year warranty from the OEM and Three Year Extended Warranty from “ Etechies” with free Doorstep Pickup and Delivery.
For details on Etechies refer http://www.etechies.in/warranty-benefits
FAQ on Etechies warranty terms is enclosed under Files
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2013) Review
Laptop scheme 2013 -A Nightmare
Laptop scheme 2013 floated is not in line with the availability of the products in the market. No company in the market is offering 4 years warranty/ amc. If this was not in the condition of the buying a laptop, all of us could have buy the laptops our own and in time. Now we are dependent on the various offers from the companies and their specified models again limiting our options to buy the laptop also the delivery of the laptop is still not confirmed again we have to depend on the companies and force to buy a laptop with out seeing them physically. Amendments in this regard is requested from the management.