STC, HP to provide computers

Ramani KANGARAARACHCHI

The State Trading Corporation(STC) will provide computers for all Sri Lankans jointly with HP Lanka. STC Chairman Pradeep Gunawardena said at a press conference held at Ramada Hotel on Tuesday.

This special scheme was launched as per the state policy to promote computer literacy, by providing them HP computers with the world renowned Intel Processors. An easy payment scheme is available with concessionary interest rates.

Five models of HP brand desktops and lap tops will also be introduced to Sri Lanka under this scheme with a three year warranty by HP. The minimum monthly payment for a computer with special inputs by HP Lanka will be Rs 2,341.

Under this scheme, three models of laptops will be on offer, with one of them being the HP-431, which has a 512 MB dedicated video memory and every lap top purchase will give the buyer the free membership of HP e-club. All buyers can receive the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter and Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus ,even without the operating system, and the STC will grant a free Microsoft Security Essential Virus Guard with life validity. Also all buyers are entitled to special discounts to buy Micromax brand phones from any branch of STC, Max Durakathana pvt Ltd and Cellcity Dialogue Service centres islandwide.