World Computer Systems, SA`s fastest growing IT distributor, has announced the availability of SA`s most affordable personal computer, aka `The Springbok PC`.
Mohammad Denath, MD of WCS, comments: "The South African consumer uses a computer at home primarily for Internet access, tracking personal finances and completing office work. Similarly, the office PC consists of a word processor and a spreadsheet. Internet and e-mail has become a necessity in office and home environments."
The market price of a computer consisting of an operating system, and an office package is around R6 000 in the retail sector.
"With a computer obtaining the same priority status as a television in a home, the price of one is still too high for most of SA`s hard working consumer. The demand for an affordable entry-level PC grew, thus resulting in our release of the Springbok PC," says Denath.
The Springbok PC is an entry-level computer ready to handle most of today`s applications. It consists of VIA`s C3 2000+ Processor, partnered with 256MB DDR RAM, which is currently the industry`s recommended minimum. A large 40GB hard drive is provided to handle all the data. The computer has onboard display capable of 64MB. 280W multimedia speakers will provide all the quality sound you need through an onboard multimedia sound chip. A 10/100 network jack is provided and ready to be plugged into your office LAN. A 56K modem ensures `the Springbok` is ready for Internet connectivity and faxing feature for office use. It also offer 30 days Internet access FREE!
A 52-speed CD-ROM drive ensures quick access to your data CDs and music CDs.
The Springbok comes enclosed is a modern-looking Midi Tower computer case, comprising of a 250W power supply. Other external devices include a soft touch keyboard, and a much needed scroll mouse.
What makes the Springbok PC special is its affordable price tag. WCS ships the ready built package pre-loaded with Linspire OS, a Linux-based operating system with similar visual interface of MS Windows. It addresses all the beginner`s needs to operate the computer. However, although Linux operating systems are not compatible with Windows-based programs, over 1 800 packages are available FREE of charge on the Linspire Warehouse Web site once you subscribe to the R799 yearly club fee. Most major software vendors are also releasing Linux-based versions of their packages.
With Linspire OS, WCS also pre-loads the world-acclaimed Star Office, the best alternative to MS Office.
Star Office offers full compatibility with MS Office. Say you`re at work, working on a MS Word document, and you want to complete the project at home, simply save the document as you would normally, transfer it to your home PC with Star Office and open it! No conversion or programming necessary!
All`s well with the Springbok PC, but let`s talk price.
"This package, offered at a low cost, is targeted mainly at schools, small office, and middle income homes who have limited budget for a computer. It`s a great starting point for users who have not had a computer before," says Denath.
The dealer price of the package without a monitor is R1 499 excluding VAT! The dealer has a choice of monitors, the most popular ones being the 15-inch at R499 excluding VAT and 17-inch at R599 excluding VAT.
At R1 999 excluding VAT with a 15-inch monitor (recommended retail R2 799 including VAT), this complete package is by far the most affordable ever to be released, thus dubbed, the `Springbok PC`, a computer for all South Africans!
All dealers are welcome to contact World Computer Systems for more info at (011) 823-2002 or 086 111 EMAX.
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