Need Computers for our Company .
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If you're not technologically inclined, hire a consultant to buy and set them up for you. You can contact your local Apple store for local resellers. We use Dell.
As long as it has Professional 7 .If you're not technologically inclined, hire a consultant to buy and set them up for you. You can contact your local Apple store for local resellers. We use Dell.
Core i5
We do have a IT guy who will set them up for us .
I just purchased a number of IBM M92 units for my financial services office. They all have 4mb of RAM, Core i5 processors, Windows 7, 500 gb SATA drive and dual monitor capability. Although they may be more expensive than comparable Dell units, I have found that our IBM units have been service-free and reliable over the last thirty years. They are not the fastest or most cutting edge technologically, but the reliability trumps other units, such as HP (printers are great, computers are not), Dell (reliability issues with us) and Compaq (numerous repair issues).
Our office runs just fine with IBM PCs, HP printers and Ricoh copiers. This is just our experience over many years.
Our office runs just fine with IBM PCs, HP printers and Ricoh copiers. This is just our experience over many years.
I was averse to Dell for the longest time. But, my last two desktops have been Dell. The first unit (Dimension 3100) ran 24/7 for five years with no problem. It still runs today but I wanted to upgrade hardware (dual monitors, more RAM, etc).
Nothing wrong with calling a few other companies (probably not competitors) and asking to speak to a (senior) IT manager to get a couple recommendations. They may try to set you up with "their guy" and try to get something from him as a thank-you, but if you ask the right questions you can get to know who has a good reputation and what the experience is with different machines and vendors.I have been asigned to get new computers for our office ... What is better brands should I go with and which ones should I stay away from .. Also best place to go ..
Or, depending on the size of your office, you can contact a firm such as CGI and get a quote for a managed solution. Shouldn't hurt to put the option on the table for comparison purposes if nothing else.
Out of curiosity over the last few years of observation Dell seems to be PC I've seen most in various offices.
Go with dell if you're a corporate customer. While their personal sales support is terrible their corporate division is excellent. If anything broke we'd get a replacement part the next day.
Its less about the computer but more about the after sale service. I really wouldn't recommend Apple unless there is a specific need for OS X.
If there are picking someone to buy computers who is not an IT professional, it sounds like this is a small business. I'd go with Dell.
If there are picking someone to buy computers who is not an IT professional, it sounds like this is a small business. I'd go with Dell.
There's really only two companies that do small business / corporate pcs: Lenovo and Dell. You will want to go to their business division for the after sales service and pricing (you can negotiate) with their sales. Contact them and a sales rep will call you back and typically visit your organization.
I personally prefer Lenovo laptops over Dell's; however the pricing for Dell's is often more competitive. Computers are more commodities now; the large questions are: how many laptops / desktops will you need? docking stations? monitors? will you lease, finance or purchase (ask your financial guy for what makes sense for your company). Don't forget computers is just the hardware, you will need licensing for software also such as Microsoft Office, etc. Don't be afraid to contact different reps and see what they offer, then do your own research. Note that non-profit and educational institutes also get added discounts.
If your company is REALLY small (say <5). Just go to their website and buy it. Not worth the hassle.
Good luck.
I personally prefer Lenovo laptops over Dell's; however the pricing for Dell's is often more competitive. Computers are more commodities now; the large questions are: how many laptops / desktops will you need? docking stations? monitors? will you lease, finance or purchase (ask your financial guy for what makes sense for your company). Don't forget computers is just the hardware, you will need licensing for software also such as Microsoft Office, etc. Don't be afraid to contact different reps and see what they offer, then do your own research. Note that non-profit and educational institutes also get added discounts.
If your company is REALLY small (say <5). Just go to their website and buy it. Not worth the hassle.
Good luck.
How is Lenovo's after sale service? I've heard excellent things about Dell. Of course, I don't know what contract and SLA were in place. Just overall excellent things about Dell for SMB and Enterprise.There's really only two companies that do small business / corporate pcs: Lenovo and Dell. You will want to go to their business division for the after sales service and pricing (you can negotiate) with their sales. Contact them and a sales rep will call you back and typically visit your organization.
I personally prefer Lenovo laptops over Dell's; however the pricing for Dell's is often more competitive. Computers are more commodities now; the large questions are: how many laptops / desktops will you need? docking stations? monitors? will you lease, finance or purchase (ask your financial guy for what makes sense for your company). Don't forget computers is just the hardware, you will need licensing for software also such as Microsoft Office, etc. Don't be afraid to contact different reps and see what they offer, then do your own research. Note that non-profit and educational institutes also get added discounts.
If your company is REALLY small (say <5). Just go to their website and buy it. Not worth the hassle.
Good luck.
HP also make excellent products in this market (imho much better than Dell, but ymmv).There's really only two companies that do small business / corporate pcs: Lenovo and Dell. You will want to go to their business division for the after sales service and pricing (you can negotiate) with their sales. Contact them and a sales rep will call you back and typically visit your organization.
I personally prefer Lenovo laptops over Dell's; however the pricing for Dell's is often more competitive. Computers are more commodities now; the large questions are: how many laptops / desktops will you need? docking stations? monitors? will you lease, finance or purchase (ask your financial guy for what makes sense for your company). Don't forget computers is just the hardware, you will need licensing for software also such as Microsoft Office, etc. Don't be afraid to contact different reps and see what they offer, then do your own research. Note that non-profit and educational institutes also get added discounts.
If your company is REALLY small (say <5). Just go to their website and buy it. Not worth the hassle.
Good luck.
The point is that you should be looking at a local intermediary to provide you with after-sales support, rather than relying on the majors to deal with you directly. Let them deal with the manufacturer, while you beat them up for service as required. And there are dozens of such companies around: ask around for recommendations.
