Don’t pay for your computer…if you’re a college student…here’s how to have others pay for it:
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Microsoft announces Chip In student PC crowdsourcing program
…Chip In, a new seasonal buying program to help students get the Windows PC or tablet they need for school…students crowdsource contributions from friends and family toward the purchase…
Students can participate in Chip In exclusively at http://www.windowschipin.com …
Chip In runs now through Sept. 1, 2013. To participate, students need a valid .edu email address or documentation to prove enrollment in a university or accredited institution…
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2013/Jun13/06-03WindowsChipInPR.aspx