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Jenni Simcoe

Guide to Computer Rentals

Renting computers can keep you on the cutting edge of technology without the high costs


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PC rentals can be a real lifesaver in a number of business situations. For instance, renting computers can keep your business running smoothly when your regular computers crash or when you travel. Likewise, renting computer equipment is a good way to test out new technology without footing a hefty bill. In addition, by renting computers, you can avoid the high upfront costs associated with purchasing computers. This can be especially attractive to start-ups that need to control costs.

Computer rentals are typically made on either a short-term or long-term basis and terms may be negotiable. PC rentals make good business sense for many reasons, including:
  1. Keeping up with technology: By renting computers, you may be able to trade up to a new model when new technology is introduced.
  2. Affordability: Computer rentals are a great way to reduce costs.
  3. Support: Many computer rental companies offer IT support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  4. Convenience: PC rentals may be the best solution if you travel to tradeshows or conferences and need multiple computer stations for demos or training sessions.

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Laptop rentals


Renting a laptop is a great way to test drive new computer equipment without committing to it if you don't like it. Laptop rentals are also great for sales people who travel regularly.

I recommend: ICC offers multiple choices in laptop rentals including HP, IBM, Dell, Apple and custom-built laptops. Rentacomputer.com offers laptop rentals in more than 1,000 cities across the country. Laptoprent.com offers laptop rentals on Apple MacBook Pro, Apple PowerBook, Dell or HP brands.

Next day computer rentals


Next day PC rentals can save the day when your computer crashes unexpectedly. The most common reason that people opt for renting computers for next day services is for trade shows and events where you only have one day to set up and take deliveries for the event.

I recommend: Meeting Tomorrow provides same-day and next-day computer rentals in most U.S. cities. Abcom Computer and Audio Visual Rentals offers computer equipment and audio/visual equipment for next day delivery to your business or event location.

Short-term and long-term PC rentals


Short-term computer rentals are a great solution for seasonal businesses that hire additional employees during peak sales periods. Long-term computer rentals are a great option for small businesses or corporations that don't want to shoulder the costs of purchasing.

I recommend: CRE Computer & A/V Solutions specializes in short-term PC rentals for mini tower, desktop or small form factor sizes in addition to peripherals, projectors and plasma screens. RUSH Computer Rentals offers national corporate and event computer rentals to worldwide locations. Action Computer And Audio Visual offers delivery of PC rentals to convention centers across the country along with 24/7 technical support. Vernon Computer Source offers the ability to change your terms — short-term, long-term, rent-to-own or purchase — at any time.  Smart Source Computer & Audio Visual Rentals provides long-term computer rentals to corporations.

Computer equipment and accessory rentals


If you are renting computers for events or tradeshows away from the office, you need more than just the CPU and monitor. Many computer rental companies rent other necessary computer equipment, such as printers, peripherals, audio/visual equipment and projectors.

I recommend: Excel Presentation Services specializes in providing presentation equipment, such as audio/visual equipment, projectors, screens and lighting equipment to complement computer rentals. KVM Rents offers rental equipment including flat panel screens, laptop computers, desktop computers, printers, fax machines and other accessories.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • Find out how computer rental companies ensure your privacy. Ask if they wipe the hard drive clean from computer rentals after you have used them to protect your intellectual property.
  • To maintain permanent copies of your files when renting computers, you'll need to transfer them to a CD, DVD, USB drive, firewire drive or external hard drive.
  • Before you sign a lease, check out the terms for early termination. Some computer rental companies charge a penalty fee if you return the rental early. Try to find a company with flexible terms in case your needs change.
  • If you are renting computers for the long term, ask computer rental companies if they let you trade up to new technology and computers as they come to market.

The official source of Computer Rentals is the Computer Rentals page at Business.com

Featured Vendors

Computer Rentals
Nationwide delivery of laptops, notebooks, tablet PCs, desktops and more. Daily, weekly, monthly rentals. Buy or Rent to own!
www.VernonComputerSource.com

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Desktop, laptop, notebook and tablet PCs for daily, weekly and monthly rates. Delivery and installation to 1000 cities in the US, Canada and Europe.
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Computer Hardware Rentals
Offer computer hardware rentals including laptops, desktops, monitors, servers, peripherals and audio and visual products.
www.RushComputer.com

CRE - Desktop & Laptop Computer Rentals for Your Business
Offer flexible rental periods on HP Compaq and Mac desktop and laptop computers including MacBook, MacBook Pro and G5. Get free quote now.
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