| Pentium 4 desktop computers generally rent for | | | | Typically a computer rental consists of an Intel |
| less per unit than notebook and laptop computers. | | | | Pentium 4, Computer running Windows XP. |
| Costs vary by length of time, location, | | | | Standard RAM is 256 to 512mb, 30gb or larger |
| specification and product availability. Monthly | | | | hard drives. Higher computer specifications cost |
| computer rentals cost less per day than daily | | | | more to rent. For example: if you require |
| rentals. | | | | advanced graphic cards, more ram, a different |
| Length of Time | | | | operating system or software installed, computer |
| Many computer rental companies charge a daily, | | | | rental rates will increase. |
| weekly rate and or a monthly rate. Tech Travel | | | | Availability |
| Agents, who book computer rental reservations | | | | Supply and demand issues come into play in the |
| worldwide, report that Pentium 4 desktop | | | | computer rental business too. Supply can be |
| computer rentals start at approximately $149 per | | | | affected by the number of competitors and total |
| week in most markets in the United States and | | | | computer rental units (known as a rental pool) in a |
| Canada. Based upon computer specification, | | | | given market area. |
| availability and location required, prices can be | | | | The 21st Century |
| 20% to 35% lower or higher. | | | | This century, the rental industry is more complex |
| Monthly rentals typically are around $225, but still | | | | and dynamic than last. New product innovations |
| dependent upon specification, availability and | | | | such as 82" plasma flat screen displays, and dual |
| delivery location. | | | | core processors, are available for rent. More |
| Location: Office Building or Convention Center | | | | complex products mean better corporate events. |
| Convention center deliveries are generally more | | | | If you are still using an old notebook to run your |
| expensive than delivering to a business address. | | | | PowerPoint presentation, consider stepping up to |
| Often business addresses have close-in parking | | | | the most modern technology with products from |
| and easy access to the delivery / installation | | | | computer rental firms. |
| room. A convention center complex requires a | | | | Rent for Projects and Save |
| concerted effort from both the rental company | | | | Renting is perfect for companies hiring temporary |
| and the company receiving the equipment at the | | | | employees, attending conferences, tradeshows, |
| convention center. Often convention center | | | | providing computer training and engaged in |
| deliveries are more time consuming and costly to | | | | accounting/finance projects. These companies |
| deliver, install and pickup afterwards. | | | | realize lower costs, less use of capital, and no |
| Specification | | | | maintenance and write-off expenses. |