How free are free laptops
As the mobile broadband competition gets more intense in the UK, deals that include free laptops are growing in popularity as a way to snag new customers.
Bringing the laptop deals to the forefront is the news that O2 Mobile and 3Mobile are slicing prices on their MiFi air cards and dongles. In fact, consumer groups have recently decided to take a look at free laptop deals with many providers offering a supposedly ?free? computer with a contract. However, the groups took a closer look at how ?free? their laptops really are once the contract is complete.
In actuality, there is no real price break on the laptop since you will pay more for your mobile broadband, which means over two years you will practically have paid the laptop price in full. However, on the bright side for those who cannot afford a new laptop upfront, it is a great way to get zero percent interest financing on a laptop.
To make sure you really get the best deal, advocates of consumers recommend that that you take a look at how much you will pay with a contract over its length with a laptop and then the cost of the same laptop in stores. The difference between the two is the amount you will actually save
