By: Jason Maxwell
Submitted: 2010-10-28 08:20:43 | Word Count: 425
Off lease computers are those that are put up for lease by leasing agents with specific terms.Business organizations, sometimes, lease their equipment for a certain period rather than spending money to buy one. Once the equipment is returned to the leasing agent, it is inspected to see if there are damages and then the agent cleans it and then repackages it to be sold.
Let's say a consumer leases a computer for a period of time (usually between one to five years). When the lease period is up, the computer is returned, tested and repaired, repackaged and resold as as an off-lease computer.
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A lot of public entities, businesses, institutions, and consumers opt for off-leased products to save a lot of money. But there are some things that you need to know first before purchasing an off-lease product.
These equipment have quality designations in accordance to it's condition. A Class A designation means the product is in really good condition. Buyers will get customer assistance and a limited warranty when they buy these items. Class B is similar to class A but the difference is that those that fall under B are using an older operating system. These items are sold without customer support and limited warranty. Class C indicates the product is functional but has not been prepared for reselling. Sometimes, Class C products may be damaged. This is sold as it is and without any warranty. Products that belong to Class D are those that conditions are not yet determined or conditions are poor. When sold, buyers won't see any indication whether it is still functional or not.
These computers still bear the manufacturer's original warranty despite the fact that they may be a few months or a few years old. Class A products are usually less than 3 years old. They will still be retaining the majority of their useful life. Today, the performance of a brand new computer is more or less comparable to those 2-year old computers in terms of its basic operations. It is practical to go for off lease computers if you are just using it for normal or basic functions. New computers are introduced at a rate of six to eight months but more or less, your business should run perfectly on hardware made in the last two to five years.
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If you are looking to buy off lease computers, there's much to explore of it online, whether you're looking for an off lease laptop or an off-lease desktop.
