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Online Help - things you need to know
For Work Use    More Details >>
If you need a computer for work you'll need to consider the following items:
Portability - Do you need a powerful laptop or will a desktop suffice?
Hardware Upgrades - Will the standard system configuration best support your requirements or should you consider upgrades?
What are upgrades? - (click to learn more)
Software - What software comes with the machine and what do you really need? (Remember, your employer may provide some software.)
Tell me more about software - (click to learn more)
Warranty - You shouldn't really buy equipment that doesn't have a minimum 1 year manufacturers warranty, but should you covering this valuable asset for longer?
Tell me more about warranties - (click to learn more)
Discounts - Are you buying this equipment at the best possible price or are you paying full or discounted retail prices?
Finance Options - What is the best finance option for you - rent for more tax benefits, interest free finance it or buy using your own money?
Tell me more about the finance options - (click to learn more)
Salary Sacrifice / Packaged - On top of the corporate discounts, you may be eligible to salary sacrifice your computer equipmemt.
What is Salary Sacrifice and who is eligible? - (click to learn more)
For Family Use    More Details >>
If you're looking for the right computer system for the family, you should consider the following:
Computer Usage - Is the equipment for the family, a child in school or maybe a home office/business?
Printers - Will you need a printer? Generally, laser printers are for more business use, inkjet printers are for home use and multifunction printers are for a home office.
Tell me more about printers - (click to learn more)
Printers & Upgrades - Will you need a printer or any additional upgrades?
What are upgrades? - (click to learn more)
Software - What software comes with the machine and what do you really need? (A lot of software comes with the machines, check with the consultant.)
Tell me more about software - (click to learn more)
Discounts - Are you buying this equipment at the best possible price or are you paying full or discounted retail prices?
Finance Options - What is the best finance option for you - rental for more flexibility, interest free finance it or buy using your own money?
Tell me more about the finance options - (click to learn more)
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Rental - Renting can be a great way to fund technology.
It can be quite flexible and tax effective if you are using the equipment,
predominately for business use. Some rental facilities have an option agreement at the end of the term.
This can allow you to retain possession after a final agreed payment at the end of the rental period.
Interest Free - Interest Free programs come in a number of variations. 1) No Deposit, No Repayments
and Interest if you don't pay the total amount by the agreed term. 2) No Deposit, Equal Repayments,
No Interest and no penalty payments.
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Salary Sacrifice is a great way to fund your laptop purchases.
Paying for your equipment out of pre-tax dollars can contribute to significant reductions in the total cost of ownership.
Not all purchases are eligible for the Salary Sacrifice program. You need to refer to your employer on eligibility.
If you are not eligible, you are still entitled to receive the corporate pricing discounts,
it just means that any potential Tax benefit will not be related to your pre-tax income through your employer.
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RAM (Random Access Memory) A good analogy of RAM is like desk space,
the more desk space you have the more you can work on and access easier and faster.
Next to the CPU (Central Processing Unit) itself, RAM is the most important factor in computer performance.
If your system responds slowly or accesses the HARD - DRIVE (main storage area of the computer) constantly, then you need more RAM.
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All PC's Personal Computers come with software. They are broken down into two main categories:
OS Operating Systems - Apple MacIntosh OS X, Microsoft Windows XP and a few others.
Software Applications - Apple (iPhoto, iTunes), Microsoft (Entourage, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Office Etc.)
You need to consider the main tasks you want the computer for.
The NEW Apple Mac computers offer the most user friendly, useful and complete range of included software.
The NEW Apple Mac machines also have the most valuable feature of all. They can run both Microsoft Windows and Mac operating systems.
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With the high technology in the equipment of today; warranty is really a must have product.
Whilst buying the inital equipment is generally getting cheaper, there is still a specialist labour and parts component to repairing IT equipment.
This is what generally adds to the expense of repair. It is very important to cover your equipment with a good manufacturers warranty where possible.
Most products will come with a one year manufacturers warranty. Some have the option of being extended to a longer period. Unfortunately,
warranty is similar insurance but without the excess. (As long as you didn't pay too much for it - you'll appreciate it more when you use it.)
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There are many printers in the market today. As a guide for the home or small business, there are two main types:
Inkjet Printers - Printers that use a coloured ink or wax to apply to the paper.
They are good for printing photos and most basic coloured documents.
Laser Printers - Printers that have a black and white or colour range toner that is applied to the paper.
Black and white or colour laser printers are great for printing letters, essays and most business documents etc.
They are generally faster and more reliable than Inkjet printers.
As for what is best for you, really depends on what you need it for and what your budget is.
Speak to one of our consultants for more details.
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Finding the right computing solution often depends on what you need to use it for.
For Example: If you're wanting a computer just for general Word, Excel, Powerpoint and internet access,
then generally, significant upgrades in (RAM) MAY not really be needed or indeed noticed in any performance boost.
However, if you're using it for gaming or and major graphics application,
then a well equiped machine would be a must!
It is best to take a little time to list down the things you want to use your computer for,
some common usage is:
General documents and internet access
Family photos, music and DVD's
Computer gaming
Connectivity to mobile devices and wireless internet
Computer graphics and website development
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