CEGSA Notebook Scheme

CEGSA strongly believes that in order to work effectively in schools and to implement a curriculum suitable for the 21st century, teachers need personal access to the tools of today, including a computer.

In the absence of a South Australian government laptop scheme, there are two main ways that teachers can reduce the purchase price of machines:

1. Through existing salary schemes. Salary sacrifice options are only available on notebook machines. Please note: if you are considering salary sacrifice you MUST organise all of these details BEFORE you purchase your machine and consult with your pay office as to any tax benefits you may be eligible to receive.

2. By purchasing in bulk. This can be done as part of the CEGSA notebook scheme. If you do this you can also salary sacrifice, or alternatively, claim depreciation on your tax.

A further possibility is leasing or renting of a machine please call the Education Team at Next Byte for further information.

The CEGSA Notebook bulk purchase scheme takes advantage of the purchasing power of large numbers of teachers. Once a term, teachers will be able to choose between a number of well researched options, including Apple machines.

In conjunction with Next Byte and ACER, CEGSA is delighted to be able offer this scheme to all educators of South Australia.

** Latest Offer - opens November 1st , 2007.

How it works:

• Once each term of the year, CEGSA will select a range of machines and peripherals and negotiate prices with Next Byte which are advertised on this page. The machines will be on display at the Next Byte show rooms.
• Educators who decide to purchase a machine through the scheme will receive a free CEGSA membership with their purchase (simply fill in the membership form and return to the CEGSA office).
• Purchasers of machines become part of the CEGSA Notebook Club and are entitled to purchase extras from any subsequent offers at discount prices.
• Once a machine has been delivered, Next Byte will offer an initial training session.

Advantages to you...

It is possible to purchase cheaper machines if you do all of the associated homework and know what you are looking for.

However, the CEGSA scheme offers

• a reliable machine at a good price
• 3 year warranty on ACER machines
• a DECS image of licensed software (if required for DECS employees, including anti virus software installed)
• an information session on 'how to set up and use your notebook'
• a range of optional extras, also at reduced rates
• the benefits associated with CEGSA membership

General Timeline:

In general the scheme will open on the Monday of week 4 of term and close on Friday of week 8.