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>Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:38:53 -0700
>From: Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum
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>Subject: Re: #9057 Leasing Lab Computers
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We came close to leasing a couple of times with Apple.  Their terms 
were quite good, and our sales rep was very open about the costs and 
trade-offs.  In the end, each time, we bought out-right, instead of 
leasing, because we had the needed money on in our account.  Leasing, 
which would have spread the payment over three years, was not really 
supported by our accounting system.  Leaving the money in our account 
for the following years put us at risk that the money would have been 
swept back into the general fund.  If we had only had sufficient funds 
for 10 computers (for example), leasing would have let us install 30 
immediately and pay for them with recurring funds.

At that time, the cost of leasing/financing was very modest.  Our 
current era might be similar, with vendors eager to make sales however 
they can.  This might mean great leasing terms, and it might also mean 
sizeable discounts on out-right purchase.  The latter could make the 
lease less of a bargain.

Derek


> I am currently investigating the option of leasing our lab computers,
> and would appreciate input from anyone who has gone down this path.
> What are the pros/cons, are there any pitfalls I should look out for,
> etc.
>
> Thanks for any and all advice,
>
> Judi



Derek Roff
Language Learning Center
Ortega Hall 129, MSC03-2100
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
505/277-7368, fax 505/277-3885
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