--- Forwarded Message from Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:38:53 -0700 >From: Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]> >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #9057 Leasing Lab Computers >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >References: <[log in to unmask]> 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 Internet: [log in to unmask] *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************