bigbluespot.com

Where on earth did everyone get the idea that you have to use bigbluespot's isp to go online for an hour a month, check the terms and conditions, it is NOT necessary to access the internet on your bigbluespot computer. I personally think it is very good value for people like me who live quite far from uni and hate queueing for ages to get on a computer. Now I can use my own computer in the comfort of my own bedroom (where no one bans me from eating, drinking, listening to music or using my mobile phone!)Oh, and you can check your e-mail from any computer, just be sure to do it regularly in term time. ...

I believe this site is on to an abosolute winner. Giving away PCs to all us students, but is that really true. At first I was sceptical, I never believe in a free lunch, but then I read the opening statements on BIGBLUESPOT.COM. All you need is a letter of acceptance and a PC is yours. Then I read the smaller print. The PC is at least second hand, fair enough. I must pay for delivery, £14 OK. I must pay for insurance, but not necessarily their's, again I'll allow that. But if I want to use the internet I must use their server, no doubt a more expensive one probably full of adverts from "student friendly" organisations. When ...

I've had a good look round bigbluespot and I think it's pretty good. It's not covered in ads like the so many websites and it's pretty straightforward and not too condescending - I get really sick of the 'Hey! Zany students! We're with the kids' attitude that other sites like Red Mole have got. As for the computer offer, well it's not strictly free - getting £85 quid back in three years doesn't feel like free, although I suppose technically it is. But, on the other hand £99 for a computer is a pretty good deal, even without getting the money back so I reckon I'll go for it - especially as I've persuaded my parents to ...