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Fix or Replace That Old Computer?

Written by Jess
Tuesday, 18 September 2012 17:24
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Want to keep using that old computer?

If you are looking at costs – you’d better weigh your options!

A recent study   - Keeping Notebooks Past Their Prime: A Study of Failures and Costs – shows that keeping notebooks past their prime costs businesses far more that it saves.

• Many companies are extending the useful life of their notebook computers from the recommended 3 years to 5 years in an effort to save on replacement costs.

• Keeping notebooks an additional 2 years (into years 4 and 5) actually costs $960 per machine, which is equivalent to a typical replacement cost.

• Further, outdated equipment will cost the organization in end user lost productivity.

In short, seriously re-consider keeping that notebook or desktop once it is past 3-4 years, or it may cost you!  But also keep in mind that there is cost and time involved for that new computer - for data transfer and setting it up the way you are used to.  Whatever your decision – we can help out!

Happy computing!

 

New Technology Passing You By? Shoreview, MN

Written by Jess
Thursday, 07 June 2012 15:32
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Is technology really passing you by?

 There’s a lot of new stuff out there.  SmartGlass, Cloud, iPhone, Windows 8, etc.  Do you really need to have all that?

 We say no.  Not in the business world.  The frenetic pace at which technology advances is not a plus for the stability necessary to successfully run a business.   As opposed to the cutting edge, we call that the bleeding edge.

Please do not mistake this for angst against change or moving forward.  But a business needs to evaluate methodically the new advances in technology.  Else resources and energy can be diffused in the onslaught of the latest greatest thing.  No need to explain why that’s bad.

 But that’s why we’re here.  We’re your advocate, your champion!  Let us help you be well advised to what helps and what is a distraction.  Our goal is your increased bottom line.

 Happy computing!

 

The Best Printer

Written by Jess
Tuesday, 08 February 2011 20:35
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Which one is the best one to buy?

 First off, let’s get this clear.  At anything less than $500 printer companies make all their money off of the supplies.  The toner, the ink.  Above that they still make money on supplies, but it’s not as egregious.

 That free printer that comes with a computer?  There’s a reason for that.  It will have low output per cartridge and it may even be tied into buying only the manufacturers  ink.  Stay away.

 Which brand works best?  There are really only two players:  HP and Epson. Brother, Lexmark, Dell are such a hit and miss proposition that you shouldn’t base a business decision on them.

 Of course the industry has introduced the All-In-One that prints, scans, faxes and makes your morning toast for you.  Price tag about $250.  These actually work quite well for the small office with minimal printing needs.  Be advised, absolutely nobody repairs these.  Sad to say but these are considered throwaway printers.

 Rule of thumb to decide:  Do you print a lot?  How much do you need to print in color?

 If you print only a little, inkjets work great.  Spend no less than $100 on one of these.

 If you print only a little, and only black and white, get a laserjet, price tag close to $300 or less.  In the long run you’ll save money.

 If you print a lot, spend the money on either a solid LaserJet, price tag $800.  Or consider contracting with a network printer company to lease a printer.  This will also give you the ability to scan, fax, and print from a central location.  Supplies and repairs usually are included.

As always, if you have specific questions, we’re happy to answer them.