Pentium 4 desktop computers generally rent for less per unit than laptops and notebooks. Costs vary based on time, location, product specifications and availability. Monthly computer rentals cost less per day than daily rentals.
Time frame
Many computer rental companies charge a daily, weekly, or monthly fee. Technology travel agents, who book computer rentals around the world, report that Pentium 4 desktop rentals start at approximately $149 per week in most markets in the United States and Canada. Depending on computer specifications, availability, and required location, prices may be 20-35% lower or higher.
Monthly rentals are typically around $225, but are still dependent on specifications, availability, and delivery location.
Location: Office Building or Convention Center
Convention center deliveries are generally more expensive than deliveries to a business address. Business addresses often have nearby parking and easy access to the delivery/installation hall. A convention center complex requires a concerted effort from both the rental company and the company receiving the equipment at the convention center. Convention center deliveries are often more time consuming and expensive to deliver, install and pick up afterwards.
Specification
A computer rental typically consists of an Intel Pentium 4 computer with Windows XP. Standard RAM is 256-512 MB, hard drives 30 GB or more. Higher computer specs cost more to rent. For example: if you require advanced graphics cards, more ram, a different operating system or installed software, your computer rental rates will increase.
Availability
Supply and demand issues also come into play in the computer rental business. Bid may be affected by the number of competitors and the total number of computer rental units (known as a rental pool) in a given market area.
the 21st century
This century, the rental industry is more complex and dynamic than the last. New product innovations like 82″ flat-panel plasma displays and dual-core processors are available for rent. More complex products mean better corporate events. Modern technology with products from computer rental companies.
Rent for Projects and Save
Rental is perfect for businesses hiring temporary employees, attending conferences, trade shows, providing computer training, and involved in accounting/finance projects. These businesses get lower costs, less use of capital, and no maintenance or cancellation fees.