The Benefits
ECU has negotiated with Lenovo to provide students with access to a range of laptops which are of excellent value and cater for the needs of students through reasonable price and unparalleled performance. In May 2005, Lenovo International acquired the IBM Personal Computing Division. So, laptops previously marketed by IBM have now become part of the Lenovo range. ECU believes that the range of laptops on offer from Lenovo provides a high level of reliability, quality, and performance which will ensure that your laptop remains a valuable tool for use while studying at ECU.
Here are some of the significant benefits of purchasing a laptop under the ECU Advantage program:
- Significant discount on selected laptop models
- Preconfigured to access all ECU resources including on-campus Wireless access
- Prepackaged software and utilities are included
- Information to help you setup up and get connected at ECU
- Extended warranty coverage available i
- Robust design
- IT Service Desk support via email and telephone.
- Access to MS Office and other software at discounted Academic prices ii
- Models with a CD-RW/DVD combo drive to allow for burning of CDs so you can backup your work (also allows you to play music and DVDs on your laptop)
- Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to claim your laptop as a tax deduction on depreciation of your laptop as well as any expenses related to its upkeep or purchase of related accessories.iii
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Important Information:
i Extended warranty support may be an additional option on some laptops included as part of the program. Please ensure that you check the available coverage before placing your order.
ii Applications sold separately through the ECU Bookshop.
iii Deductions may only be claimed providing that relevant ATO guidelines for claiming work-related expenses are met. Information on claiming work related expenses is available from: http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/16077.htm. Information provided within this document does not constitute professional taxation advice. You are strongly advised to seek professional advice to determine what if any tax advantages might be available to you as an individual through your participation in this program.