Old computers/laptops

Kirinyaga Active member

94POSTS

14 years ago

Hi

During the past few weeks I have seen postings on another network site about people who are looking to find computers/laptops for their gardener's child, or a poor family with whom they have contact.

I imagine that individuals tend to want to sell their old laptops but the postings made me wonder what actually happens to the computers/laptops that companies no longer want. Do they end up in the landfill site, or are they donated to individuals/local schools?

I'd be grateful if anyone reading this, who works for a company, would聽 reply to this posting.
Thanks.

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Rosiewestie Serial expat

593POSTS

14 years ago

Hi Kirinyaga

I posted on a local site when someone offered to give their old laptop away.

I was not lucky that time, keeping my eye out for one for my gardeners son, as he is doing really well at school and has won a few awards for his work.

He would love a laptop to enable more access to information.

I have written to a few large Companies in Mauritius asking what they do with their "old" ones but as yet no one has replied.

I did find out that some Companies sell them for scrap - which is such a pity as to me it would be better to donate them to local schools.
Kind regards

Dietmar Active member

80POSTS

14 years ago

If someone wants to sell their used PC tower at below Rs.10 000 with a decent 2 Ghz processor i am interested because i get a new one at Jacey for around +Rs.10 000

Zoubia Serial expat

460POSTS

14 years ago

Well, if there are geeks around who'd be interested in a dead HP laptop with a hard disk and video card to be replaced, I'll gladly give it away. Can't throw it away, just can't...

Rosiewestie Serial expat

593POSTS

14 years ago

Zoubia wrote:
Well, if there are geeks around who'd be interested in a dead HP laptop with a hard disk and video card to be replaced, I'll gladly give it away. Can't throw it away, just can't...

Kirinyaga Active member

94POSTS

14 years ago

Rosiewestie wrote:
Hi Kirinyaga

I posted on a local site when someone offered to give their old laptop away.

I was not lucky that time, keeping my eye out for one for my gardeners son, as he is doing really well at school and has won a few awards for his work.

He would love a laptop to enable more access to information.

I have written to a few large Companies in Mauritius asking what they do with their "old" ones but as yet no one has replied.

I did find out that some Companies sell them for scrap - which is such a pity as to me it would be better to donate them to local schools.
Kind regards

Hi Rosiewestie,

I hope you eventually find a company that is able to help you. If聽 I hear of anything I will let you know.

Kirinyaga Active member

94POSTS

14 years ago

Zoubia wrote:
Well, if there are geeks around who'd be interested in a dead HP laptop with a hard disk and video card to be replaced, I'll gladly give it away. Can't throw it away, just can't...

Hi Zoubia,
I know what you mean because I couldn't just throw it away either.

Rosiewestie Serial expat

593POSTS

14 years ago

Hi Rosiewestie,

I hope you eventually find a company that is able to help you. If聽 I hear of anything I will let you know.

Thats very kind of you - thank you

Kirinyaga Active member

94POSTS

14 years ago

#10

Rosiewestie,

I have sent you a private message.

Jaden Active member

58POSTS

14 years ago

#11

Apologies for jumping in on this thread but I work in a school for disabled children and we are always on the lookout for computers, laptops, etc, working or not (I am technical and so able to re-use bits) for use in the school or for donation to our poorer students.

If anyone does come across anything like this, please get in touch, anything is welcome.

Thanks.

Kirinyaga Active member

94POSTS

14 years ago

#12

Jaden,

I have sent you a private message.

Kirinyaga Active member

94POSTS

14 years ago

#13

Hi Jaden and Rosiewestie

If you go on to and take a look at the section called Providers,you will find a contact for recycling/dismantling computers.
You never know..............

LINBAI2005 New member

5POSTS

14 years ago

#14

Hi, I read this paper and I have an used Apple notebook want to sell.

MacBook Pro MB881CH/A
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
Core2 Duo锛圥enryn锛� P7350
HD 120G
13" Screen
Memory: 2G
Motherboard: Integration

If interesting, contact with me by Email: LINBAI2005@HOTMAIL.COM better,
Or Mob:2569818.
Regards.

Kirinyaga Active member

94POSTS

14 years ago

#15

Linba,

This thread isn't about buying or selling anything. The thread is to do with donations and recycling. I suggest you put your computer in the advertising section of this website.

LINBAI2005 New member

5POSTS

14 years ago

#16

Sorry , Thanks.

lovenah New member

7POSTS

14 years ago

#17

[Moderated: please post in the classifieds]

Yasdaw Member

1POSTS

9 years ago

#18

I have a cpu to sell, contact me if you are interested?!

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Priscilla ViP

42358POSTS

9 years ago

#19

@ yasdaw > This thread is very old ( 2012 ) and is no longer relevant, i invite you to post an ad in the Buy and sell computers, laptops in Mauritius section.

Thanks,

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