WHAT WE OFFER
Note: All pricing listed here is for C4PIN eligible clients only.
C4PIN LAPTOPS
C4PIN laptops generally fall within three main categories and one special category:
‘Entry’ [ChromeOS-Flex] Laptop – Typically an older laptop with Google’s ChromeOS-Flex operating system installed. These provide web access for browsing and email and some other applications. Includes a C4PIN three (3) month limited warranty. – $50
‘Intermediate’ [Linux-MintOS] Laptop – Usually of either Dell or Lenovo manufacture, with Linux-Mint operating system installed. These may have either a fast boot solid state drive or higher capacity hard disk drive, with minimum 16 gigabytes of system memory. Mint allows easy installation of other free Linux software applications. Includes a C4PIN three (3) month limited warranty. – $100
‘Top’ [Win 11 Pro] Laptop – A higher end Dell, Lenovo or Microsoft laptop, running Windows 11. It will have a fast boot solid state drive or higher capacity hard disk drive, with minimum 16 gigabytes of system memory. Includes a C4PIN six (6) month limited warranty. – $200
*Special* Laptop – If you have highly specialized needs for school or vocational requirements, talk to our intake staff. We may be able to design a machine to meet your specific needs at a reasonable cost. – $250+
C4PIN DESKTOPS & WORKSTATIONS
All C4PIN desktops include a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Other peripherals may be available at low or no cost. C4PIN desktops generally fall within three main categories and one special category:
‘Entry’ [ChromeOS-Flex] Desktop – Typically a Dell Micro or Small Form Factor case desktop, or an All-in-One desktop with the ChromeOS-Flex operating system installed. These provide web access for browsing, email and some other applications. Includes a C4PIN three (3) month limited warranty. – $25
‘Intermediate’ [Linux-MintOS] Desktop – Typically a Dell Micro or Small Form Factor case desktop with the Mint operating system. This will have a fast boot system solid state drive and a storage hard disk drive, with minimum 16 gigabytes of system memory. Mint allows easy installation of a wide range of other free Linux software applications. Includes a C4PIN three (3) month limited warranty. – $50
‘Top’ [Win 11 Pro] Desktop – Typically a higher end Dell Micro Form Factor, Small Form Factor, or Mini-Tower running Microsoft’s Windows 11 Pro operating system that will be supported by Microsoft operating system updates until ~2030. A C4PIN Top-level desktop will have a fast boot system solid state drive and a storage hard disk drive, with minimum 16 gigabytes of system memory. Includes a C4PIN six (6) month limited warranty. – $150
*Special* Desktop – A specialized workstation requiring significant C4PIN staff configuration. A C4PIN ‘Special’ desktop will typically have a high capacity fast boot system drive, a separate data drive(s), higher system memory, likely a discrete graphics card, and a higher resolution and/or larger monitor. Software configuration will vary. The included C4PIN warranty will depend upon the installed operating system. – $250+
All configurations come preloaded with Firefox for web browsing, an email client, LibreOffice (a freeware version of Microsoft Office), a media player, and the Zoom Client for video teleconferencing.
C4PIN SERVICE & TRAINING
C4PIN does not provide computer repair service or support at this time. Upon request, C4PIN will provide referral(s) to reputable computer/tech service companies in the local Bellingham area.
C4PIN can provide limited introductory training to a C4PIN client upon purchase and pickup of a C4PIN machine. This training must be scheduled and will incur a minimum charge of $25 for the first hour of training, and $25/hr thereafter. C4PIN staff have sole discretion regarding the scheduling and availability of this client training. C4PIN does not provide training to the general public at this time.