| Most companies either buy or lease their laptop | | | | Other companies only ship their laptops. If at all |
| and notebook computers, but why or when | | | | possible, have your laptop delivered and tested in |
| should a company rent? | | | | front of the users. That will ensure you have |
| Here are a few reasons for renting a laptop | | | | 100% operational equipment. Other reasons why |
| computer: If you need a wireless laptop | | | | businesses rent ones include short term offices, |
| computers for travel and all your company | | | | executives on company business and temporary |
| laptops and notebook computers are wired. | | | | workers. |
| -If you need technology on short notice or for a | | | | Temporary offices can be completely setup with |
| short time, it is best to rent a laptop. | | | | rental laptop computers, printers, copiers and fax |
| -If your laptop is broken or in the shop. | | | | machines. The hardware can be installed at any |
| -If you need a large quantity of them or a training | | | | remote location in the United States or Canada. |
| class, it is best to rent laptops. | | | | They have been set up for State and Federal |
| -If your laptop computers are on back order but | | | | Government agencies such as the Federal |
| your staff isn't, it's best to rent laptops for | | | | Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), |
| immediate installation. | | | | the FBI and the IRS. |
| People confuse computer renting with leasing. | | | | Offices have also been setup for legal firms, |
| Renting is short term in nature and is very flexible. | | | | television networks covering hurricane disasters, |
| Leasing, like buying is a fixed arrangement. | | | | movie studios setting up "on location", and new |
| And a company can extend the rental term or | | | | building construction sites, corporate mergers and |
| even cancel the rental entirely at any time with | | | | takeovers use temporary offices. has set up |
| no penalty. Leases can't be cancelled without a | | | | temporary offices for companies in hotel rooms, |
| 'severe penalty'. Renting laptop computers is | | | | trailers, warehouses and rented apartments. |
| totally flexible, requires no capital budget and can | | | | Temporary Employees |
| be accomplished with a company credit card. For | | | | Temporary employees need temporary |
| most companies, renting is as easy as getting | | | | technology. By renting laptop computers you can |
| office supplies. | | | | coordinate the installation and removal of |
| Most rental companies have expert computer | | | | computers, printers and other technology for any |
| technicians who will deliver, and test your laptop | | | | period of time specified. If you hire a temporary |
| rental right at your office, training room, trade | | | | employee, hire temporary technology also. |
| show booth, seminar, convention or conference. | | | | |