Stretch Those School Budgets by Investing in Refurbished Technology
Michael Sutter
IT Asset Management | Hard Drive Data Destruction | Data Center Decommissioning | Computer Recycling
Many schools have faced budget crises in recent years. This means many students can fall behind their peers, especially when it comes to matters of technology. School officials may believe there are simply not enough funds to go into the IT budget, but the truth of the matter is that schools can still acquire first-class technology by purchasing refurbished equipment.
Refurbished Items Cost Far Less
Schools naturally need to be smart with their money, but many times, these institutions can acquire excellent computers at a fraction of the cost of buying them brand new. In many cases, a refurbished laptop will cost between 15 and 30 percent less than new counterparts. Additionally, since the school is paying less on technology, any extra funds can be diverted to other expenses.
They Are Often of the Same Quality
The great part is that schools can save on technology without compromising on quality. Refurbished products are inspected carefully. Every single component is examined, inspected and tested to ensure it works like new. There is a dangerous myth that “refurbished” and “used” mean the same thing. As long as you purchase the equipment from a trusted and established IT hardware provider, you can be confident the product will work the same as if it had just rolled off the shelf. Read More