Since the NP Computer Club’s main webpage is not yet ready, we are happy to help NP Computer Club host its’ FAQ here temporarily. The post here contains as much information as possible to answer all questions which potential members will have. If you have a burning question to ask us, please do not hesitate to post a comment in this post.

Thank you and enjoy your stay at PZportal! =D

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Core Club Values

Democracy

Freedom of information

Neutrality

Non-discrimination

Collaboration

Respect

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Who we are?

NP Computer club is one of the oldest and most established CCA in Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

It has been around since the polytechnic was founded in 1963 and has close affiliation with School Of Engineering; Electronics and Computer Engineering Division.

The aim of NP Computer Club is to impart computer knowledge in diverse fields like Hardware (PC DIY, overclocking, troubleshooting), Software (Blogging, hosting, setting up of websites, photoshop), Networking (Configuring and setting up of network, security) and more recently games development.

Who we are not

NP Computer club membership is made up of students from different faculty but recently the Computer Club has been stereotyped as CCA for nerdy geeks wearing thick glasses. Read on to find out what you are really missing out…

What do we do?

NP Computer club was establish with the mission set out by our predecessors of imparting computer knowledge to members but welcomes members who has no prior knowledge with open arms. The Computer Club is happy to have them aboard as we are constantly seeking people with diverse talents who are able to take on club support roles like quartermaster, accounting, public relations and knowledge sharing.

Besides sharing and imparting computer knowledge, NP Computer Club also organises member interaction session like outings and team bonding activities. In addition to member interaction session, we also organise consultation sessions weeks prior to common test or exams for those who are in the same course and are seeking help for their school work.

External organisation tie-up

In recent years, NP Computer club has various tie up with external organisations like; Seagate Technologies, PC magazine Singapore, IGDA SSC (International Games Developer Association, Singapore Student Chapter) and more recently AsusTek (commonly known as Asus) to advance the knowledge of members by engaging industry experts to speak on the latest technologies available in the market.

Who are eligible for club membership

Open to all existing Ngee Ann Polytechnic Students regardless of faculty, course of study and year in study.

(I know it is obvious who can join, but it is for the benefit of our overseas reader)

Reasons to join us

-One of the older and well established CCA in Ngee Ann Polytechnic hence no worries of uncredited CCA points and long-term club stability.

-Proven track record in events organising and was featured in PC Magazine Singapore

-Knowledge imparted by NP Computer Club is available as courses outside but the costs of undertaking such courses are usually very expensive. Tie-up with external organisations to give seminars enables members to keep up with the latest technology and increases the value of the knowledge learnt through club members.

-All training conducted by NP Computer Club is fully sponsored

-No entrance/membership fee, because Computer Club believes in freedom of knowledge.

-No prerequisite required as NP Computer Club values diverse talents.

-Member-oriented club, where members’ opinion and suggestions are valued. If the members are incline, they are actively encouraged to implement their suggestions with full club resources provided.

-Strong support from Alumni members, School of Engineering: ECE division, SDAR and AsusTek.

*** You can check out our photo gallery here for more pictures —–> LINK

NP Computer Club in the news

Magazine report courtesy of PC Magazine Singapore (CR Media Pte Ltd)

***More links: Gadget Bazaar @ Gadget3.com

Asus Campus Elite (ACE) Program

In collaboration with NP Computer Club, Asus is happy to launch the Asus Campus Elites (ACE) program in Ngee Ann polytechnic. The ACE program, created by Asus, is to consolidate education institutes under one social-networking group with the purpose of sharing technology knowledge with all. Besides knowledge sharing, the ACE program also provides a platform for students to develop their talent to the fullest potential and for Asus to seek new talents to join AsusTek.

For more information about Asus campus elite program, please visit: www.campuselites for more details.

Publicity poster courtesy of AsusTek Computer Incorportaed-ACE Program (Singapore Office)

We were in for a treat when we got there.

Not only we get to play with most of Asus’s latest offerings in the market, Asus also got some of their guys to intro some of the more exclusive technology Asus incorporate in to their products. Like the Express Gate Technology where users can choose to boot quickly directly in to a linux OS should they need to do a quick checking of their IM or Email. From a troubleshooting point of view, the Express Gate provides another avenue of troubleshooting should you run into some problems with your main OS.

During our few precious hours there, we got to test drive a series of laptops/netbook Asus is most famous for; like the EEEPC S101H and 1002HA, the U6V bamboo series and their flagship gaming laptop the G50. Unfortunately, we didn’t really get to play with their high end peripherals (Mobos and GFXs) but I am sure we will be able to, the next time we visit them again!

The EEEPC has gone through major changes since it was first introduced a few years back. The size of it has become bigger with a 10″ LCD panel, a spacious keyboard which reminds you of those on Sony laptops and generous storage space. It also now sports a metalic palmrest and finishing adding a more soild feel to it as compared to its’ predecessors. Looks like Asus is bringing its’ value for money product to brand new heights! I was told by the Asus representative that we were supposed to be able to get a feel of their new tablet EEEPC the T91 but the set was unavailable for review at that moment of time.

Highlight of the whole testing session would be their flagship gaming laptop: The G50, successor of the G1 and G2 series! The test machine was loaded with the latest mobile Intel P8600 2.40Ghz CPU, maxed out with 4GB of memory, nVidia 9700m GT graphics card and Vista Ultimate! It is truly a mobile gamer’s dream. We even managed to get Crysis up and running on the machine with acceptable graphic setting!

The trip to Asus Singapore head office was a very memorable and fun experience as I have never got to play with so many laptops at one go!

Before I end, I would like to thank the guys from NP Computer Club for inviting me to their small outing. Not forgetting Asus’s representative, Michelle and her other colleagues, for being such good hosts by making sure that we were comfortable and information provided to us are as accurate as possible.