A local IT company, Nadiayu Technologies is teaming up with TM to offer notebook + streamyx ownership program. Utusan and Berita Harian reported that the program known as “Beli PC Natsys dan Dapatkan Streamyx Percuma” is targeted to citizens with limited budget, by offering 0% installment payment through selected credit cards.

The package
There are a variety of products categorized by the specs offered by Natsys which varies from desktop to notebook, but it seems that there is only 1 common package in which notebook and desktop are bundled together with Streamyx.

The payment Method

• 3 Years Installment: RM 163* / month
• 5 Years Installment:RM 108* / month

*based on RM5000 loan value

• 12 Months: RM 394 / month

I had also noticed that there is, an option to finance the notebook through Bank Rakyat’s Skim Bantu, but this is for other packages offered.

Specifications

Dual Core T2130 1MB L2(1.86GHz/ 533MHz)
VIA VN896 + VT8237A
120GB SATA HDD
1GB DDR II (Max 2GB)
None
DVD Dual Writer
Shared 256MB
Integrated AC97 Audio, speakers
Integrated 10/100 LAN & 56k Fax modem
Pro/Wireless 802.11b/g
3xUSB2.0, VGA out
14″ WXGA Super-bright LCD Display
0.3Mega Pixel Camera
6 cells : 3 hours
315 x 260 x 26~33mm
2.3kg
windows Xp Home

In terms of the price, I’m not sure if it is on the same level with market price. Almost similar products from Dell and HP have price tags from 3.5k to 4.5 k.

For comparison, let’s say if user opts for 3 years installment package. Assuming streamyx monthly bill is at RM88, the total cost for notebook is RM2700, which is within the price range of mainstream notebook manufacturer

Total price : 163 x 36 = 5868
Streamyx : 88 x 36 = 3168
Notebook price : 5868 – 3168 = 2700

Similar offer from other company
Previously, there are also 2 other packages offered by 2 telcos in collaboration with Hewlett Packard

Maxis HSDPA + Hewlet Packard
Internet connectivity – USB modem powered by Maxis HSDPA – Up to 3.6Mbps access for 24 months
Notebook – HP 520 Notebook – Centrino Duo
Installment package = RM178 for 24 months installment from selected credit card
Promotion validity : Valid till 31 January 2008 or while stock last
Details : Maxis

Digi + Hewlett Packard
Digi has the same offering back then, but it has already ended last October.

Internet connectivity – Data Only SIM (DOS) or Postpaid Premier Plan with Data Unlimited Plan + PC Data Modem
Notebook – HP Compaq Presario V3600TU – Centrino Duo
Installment package = RM178 for 24 months installment from selected credit card
Details : Digi

What do I think?
Malaysian companies are never short of great ideas. Since Streamyx market penetration and coverage is wider than 3G or wireless internet, this package is available to most of Malaysian folks. But as usual, great ideas must come with hard work to succeed.

The package offered is also limited with only 1 model for each notebook and desktop. To be more attractive, having 2 or 3 packages for each notebook and desktop is better, in order to fulfill our human nature who love choices.

If Natsys can provide excellent service in areas below, I don’t see why Natsys cannot become one of the main players in Malaysia
- More choices
- Excellent tech support and after sales
- Product quality and durability
- Compatible parts
- Warranty and services

What you do think about this package? Attractive and affordable? Btw, I’m not in any ways related to Natsys.