| People confuse computer renting with leasing. Renting | | | | Computer rental services can be found through the |
| is short term in nature and is very flexible. You can | | | | Internet as well as in most urban areas. A Quick |
| extend the rental or cancel at any time. Leasing, like | | | | Guide to Renting Computer Displays Most meetings |
| buying, can't be canceled without a 'severe penalty' | | | | today involve a computer at some point. These are |
| once you have committed. Leasing is a fixed | | | | the questions you need to have answered in |
| arrangement. Renting is totally flexible. If you plan to | | | | advance if you will be renting computer equipment. |
| use a particular computer for just a few days or | | | | What kind of computer will you be using? What is |
| weeks, computer rental is definitely the right choice. | | | | the computer's resolution? Will you be showing a |
| However, there are other reasons to rent. - Many | | | | video? Will you be using transparencies? Will you be |
| individuals find that computer rental is a low cost | | | | using slides? How big is the room you'll be using? How |
| option to purchasing and owning a computer. - The | | | | many people will be attending the meeting? Is |
| value of renting depends on the need you have right | | | | darkening the room possible? If you're using a laptop, |
| now versus the need you will have in the future. If | | | | make sure you know how to activate its monitor |
| it's a short-term need, rent. - You may need many | | | | output. Newer laptops can be programmed in the |
| computers for a very short time. Computer rental | | | | Windows(R) setup to have the monitor output |
| companies can set up an entire classroom of | | | | activated at all times. Others might have a command |
| computers and let you focus on your training | | | | such as Function-F5 to activate the monitor output. |
| program. - Renting gives you the advantage of | | | | Be sure to try this before your meeting begins. The |
| having various related products and services tailored | | | | last thing you need is to start your meeting without |
| to your very specific needs. - You can get the exact | | | | testing your equipment. How many times have you |
| computer you need as well as any back-up services | | | | been frustrated when you had to sit through a 30 |
| you may need. - If you are traveling, you don't have | | | | minute IT explanation from one of your co-workers |
| to lug your expensive and awkward computer with | | | | who didn't do their homework. Always be prepared, |
| you. Your computer rental company can have any | | | | especially if you are renting equipment. You need to |
| technology preconfigured and tested, waiting for you | | | | familiarize yourself to your new tools so your |
| at your at destination. - Temporary employees need | | | | presentation or meeting will run smoothly. Don't |
| temporary technology. Many computer rental | | | | assume that everything is working properly or you |
| companies will coordinate the installation and removal | | | | might be embarrassed. |
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| makes good sense to shop around for the right deal. | | | | |