Hi all, I’m looking for opinions on the pros & cons of leasing computer systems instead of buying. I work for a well-established small business that (historically) purchases equipment outright. I run a fairly new RS/6000 server, but we have several old stand-alone PCs (still working) that probably should be replaced with devices that can run the latest versions of the most desirable software. [When I say old, I mean 386 & 486 with DOS apps.! I do have an NT 4.0 server and some Win95 boxes, too.] Upper Management seems to be less than enthusiastic about doing anything, primarily because of the cost. If their concern (and I don’t know for sure) is “cash-out-of-pocket”, then leasing (as promoted by many vendors) might be worth discussing. What are your opinions?, What should we watch out for?, What have your experiences been?
Thanks in advance, Will