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World Computer Exchange
Organization: Recycling NetworkFacility Type: Info/Hotline
Status: Open
Address:
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Website: http://www.worldcomputerexchange.org/
Mission: from the website:
* A grassroots network of thousands of groups in 68 developing countries.
* Logistics to source and deploy computers, materials and services.
* Capacity building in planning, fundraising, technology and educational use of the Internet.
* Specialized eCorps volunteer teams to train Partners and troubleshoot networks & upgrades.
* Partnerships building between universities in the North and South.
* Projects to raise awareness of the need to recycle and to strengthen local electronics recyclers.
World Computer Exchange ships used desktop computers to Partners (NGOs, Government ministries, schools, orphanages, libraries, youth centres, telecentres, universities & entrepreneurs) to use in public settings to help connect more youth in developing countries to the Internet at low cost. Most of these computers need to be used most of the time to connect youth up-to the age of 24. We understand that some Partners are not yet able to correct directly to the Internet - so in these cases we look for creative approaches to virtual Internet experiences.
This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary
Notes:
from the website:
INFO ABOUT BECOMING A RECIPIENT OF DONATED COMPUTERS:
Usually WCE ships in containers of 200 or 400 sets to help connect 20-40 schools or centres. We also offer shared containers in which Partners can get allotments as small as 20 sets.
First, we need your brief e-mailed answers in English to most of our 25 implementation questions. The 25 questions are here in ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH & ARABIC. We post your answers on our website to confirm & cc our Programme Officer for your country to help.
Pentium 3s desktops (with some P4s) are US$67 per full set plus shipping. Pentium 2s are $47 plus shipping. Pentium 1s (good for thin client labs) are $27 plus shipping. Laptops are an additional $15 each ~ but often have weak batteries. We include 1 printer per ten computers & other useful items. Partners need to budget and plan to repair 10% of computers, install office software & transport from the port.
We ship 400 computers within 6 weeks after receipt of answers & funds from our Partner(s) or we ship 200 within 4 weeks.
We reduce our sourcing cost by 5% for Partners that work with Rotary Clubs, Peace Corps Volunteer, or our 25 WCE Strategic Allies.
Our Programme Officers can assist our Partners with their fund raising by providing ideas, helping edit their proposals, sending e-mails of support, and helping raise the last 1/3 of the sourcing and shipping costs via our Sponsor Campaign.
INFO ABOUT DONATING COMPUTERS:
Millions of “outdated” working computers are ending up in US, Canadian, European and New Zealand landfills. It's a disturbing trend. It seems easier to discard a working computer than to find it a new home. Discarded computers are often only three years old - and many years of useful life are unnecessarily squandered.
Many companies, universities, libraries, and individuals regularly donate their used computers to WCE. They are an integral part of our success.
Please check to see if we have a Chapter near you to arrange a time for you to drop-off your equipment. Some chapters have volunteers who can make pick-ups of 8 full sets or more. If there is not a chapter near you, please mail your working Pentium 3 or above computer to: World Computer Exchange, 936 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts 02045.
If you have a large number of computers to donate please contact Donations@WorldComputerExchange.org and we will try to make arrangements to get your computers
Below is the equipment we are currently looking for:
Working Pentium 3 and above desktop & laptop computers (see below if you do not know how to tell what level computer yours is) This also includes AMD and Celeron computers that are at least 450 MHz.. We are also happy to receive your One Laptop Per Child laptops!
Macs: We only accept working G3 and G4 laptops only and only at 936 Nantasket Ave, Hull, Mass. 02045 USA.
Monitors: Working 15"-19" color monitors that are less than 9 years old and have a built in auto switch for the voltage (these will say something like "Power: 110/220 volts" on the back of the monitor). (All monitors now have this except for one brand of NEC monitors.) If we pick these up without an equal number of working computers - we need to request a donation of $5 per monitor.
For above: working keyboards, mice, cables, and power cords
Printers: working dot matrix, laser, and inkjet printers with their cartridges and cables taped to them
Network gear: working network switches, routers, and hubs, EtherNet cards and cable
Peripherals: working scanners, digital microscope, digital cameras, CD ROMs, external modems, LCD projectors, zip and jazz drives, UPSes (Uninterrupted Power Supply), and any other digital equipment for use in education and medical education in developing countries.
Software: educational, non-violent, appropriate
Parts: Working internal modems, working extra hard drives, working CD ROM drives
Non-qualifying Equipment: If you have a computer or equipment that is not on our ‘needs’ list and cannot find another home for it, please dispose of it properly rather than place it in the trash. Many municipalities now have recycling programs for old equipment that recovers valuable metals keeps the many toxic metals and other parts out of landfills. There is often a small charge, $5, for this proper disposal. Contact your local recycling coordinator or Department of Public Works for more information.
To tell the Pentium level of your computer:
Usually there is a small sticker on the right front toward the bottom of the face of your computer that says Pentium II or Pentium III or Pentium IV.
If the sticker is not there it usually means that you have a clone computer rather than one manufactured by one of the major companies. There is nothing wrong with this.
If you turn on your computer - just before it goes into windows - it will say if it is a PIII or PIV. We do take celeron equivalents of PIIIs and above.
Or you can go to your desktop screen and right click on the icon called "my computer" and it will describe your computer there.
You can also look right on the computer chip - but these 2 ways should be easier and faster.
Info Source/Changes:Created At: Tue Nov 03 05:41:46 +0000 2009
Updated At: Tue Nov 03 05:41:46 +0000 2009
Updated By: tfri
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