January 2005 — Industry Perspective
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Making the Most of Less
Every circuit board, keyboard, mouse and other component should be carefully tested and certified that it meets the original manufacturer’s specifications. Monitors should be tested and certified for brightness, clarity and color range, again according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Every unit should have a serial number, along with an indication that it has passed a complete inspection.
The bottom line is that the unit should perform as well as - or better than - it did when it was new. In fact, if you don’t say it’s refurbished, the user shouldn’t be able to tell the difference. Combine that with the longer warranty period and you’re assured of a performance that makes you look smart, not just thrifty.
Stretching Budget Dollars
At a time when the need for technology is growing exponentially and funding for it is frozen or shrinking, used equipment provides a sensible way to solve the riddle. It allows school districts to purchase two to three times the amount of equipment as new gear, helping stretch thin budget dollars much further. In addition, working with a supplier that specializes in educational customers removes the perceived risks long associated with used equipment, making it a viable, quality alternative to more expensive new technology. For many districts, it’s the right answer to their continuing technology budget w'es.
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