About Laptops for Less
Laptops for Less is one of the student services run by UNSA, the University of Newcastle Students' Association. We started it because a reliable laptop is essential for study, and new laptops cost more than many students can afford.
What we do
We source quality laptops from brands like Dell, Lenovo, HP, Apple, Acer and Microsoft, have them professionally refurbished and tested, and sell them for well below the price of new. Every laptop comes with a 12-month warranty on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law. We can also special order other laptops and tablet-style devices, like a Microsoft Surface Pro or similar.
Who it's for
University of Newcastle students, primary and high school students who need a laptop for school (from Year 5 to Year 12 and the HSC), parents, staff and the wider community. Anyone can buy.
Why it matters
- Students save hundreds of dollars on a reliable laptop.
- Good laptops are kept out of landfill.
- Money from laptop sales goes back into UNSA, a not-for-profit, to support students.
How it works
- Choose a laptop from our refurbished laptops, or book a free consultation for a recommendation.
- Pay online.
- Pick up free from UNSA HQ, Shortland Building, Callaghan campus (book a pickup time after you order), or get it posted Australia-wide.
- Register your warranty, and report a fault if you need help.
More from Laptops for Less
- Laptop buying guide for students and parents
- Laptops for school (primary and high school)
- Special orders, including tablet-style devices like a Microsoft Surface Pro or similar, depending on what our suppliers have in stock (paid in full before ordering, usually about a week)
UNSA does much more than laptops
UNSA is the University of Newcastle Students' Association: a SSAF-funded, not-for-profit organisation that supports students at every University of Newcastle campus, including Newcastle, Central Coast, Sydney and online. Laptops for Less is just one of the ways we help. We also offer:
- Free food and groceries: the UNSA Food Hub, free lunches and grocery hampers
- Student events: free and discounted events, workshops and activities every semester
- Clubs and societies: funding and support for student clubs, from anime to rock climbing (find a club)
- Student voice: UNSA hosts the Student Representative Council (SRC), the peak representative body for University of Newcastle students
- Support and advice: help finding the right university support service when you need it
- Member deals: savings on local food, retail and entertainment
- Discounted training courses and official UNSA merch
- Opus: the independent student-run publication, running for over 70 years
UNSA HQ in the Shortland Building at Callaghan is also a student space with free coffee, games, a pool table and places to study. University of Newcastle students can join UNSA for free. See everything we do at unsa.org.au.
Get in touch
UNSA HQ, Ground Level, Shortland Building, University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308. Email unsa-shop@newcastle.edu.au.
Consultations are free and by appointment, so please book a time before you come in. Or leave your number and we'll call you back within 3 to 4 business days.