Sunday, September 28, 2008

Renting a Laptop


A laptop is a great machine to have because it can go where you go. With the increase in the number of Wi-Fi hot spots around the world, a person can sit in an airport, a hotel room, a restaurant, and even on the side of the street and access the Internet. This has revolutionized the way people do business and the way they communicate. People have become more efficient because of the laptop and the fact that people can access the Internet from virtually anywhere.

But not everyone needs a laptop all of the time. This may be because they don't travel often. When they use computers, they use desktop computers in their home or office. But when they travel, they may find that they need one. If you need once just a few times per year, it may not be a good idea to spend the money to purchase one. It may be better to just rent one.
Per use rentals

If you find that you are going out of time a few times per year, then you may find that you just need to rent a laptop a few times per year. You can do this. There are stores out there that will allow you to rent a laptop for your trip. They may have a minimum renting time of 2 to 4 weeks, but it is worth it when you have business you have to take care of and the amount of money that you could lose would be greater than the amount you spend on the rental.

All you have to do to get your per use rental is visit the rental store and tell them that you want to do a short term rental. It is also important to keep in mind that they may require a deposit for the short term rental. It is a good idea to compare rental stores to see what deal is the best deal for you. You can review their terms on short term rentals and make sure it is worth the money you will be paying. Sometimes it is hard to put a price on being able to keep business going when you are on the go.

Long term rentals
Long term rentals are another option that you have when renting a laptop. If you have difficulty acquiring the credit needed to finance a laptop or you don't have the cash to buy one straight out, a rental may be your answer. You can then rent it until you own it. This is referred to as "rent to own."

When you rent to own, you have several options to acquire ownership. You may given around 90 days to be able to make the purchase at retail price. After the 90 days, a rent to own fee is added to the amount. This fee is going to vary from company to company. It is important that you review the terms of ownership.

Although you may have to pay a rent to own fee, it is important that you realize that you are not responsible for repairs or even replacement of the item. If something goes wrong and you didn't cause the issue, they will make sure it is repaired. If it has to be sent off for repair, the store will provide you with a replacement until your machine comes back. If it cannot be repaired, then you are given replacement options.

This means a laptop rental may be exactly what you need. There are many reasons why a person may need to rent a laptop. For those that never thought it to be possible, you now know.