Friday, March 25, 2011

Laptop Leasing

Many people need to buy a new laptop but do not yet have the cash. If you have that problem then laptop leasing may be the solution for you you will however need to understand the costs.

Purchasing a new laptop requires a decent amount of cash just like any big ticket item would. A laptop is fairly expensive and some don't have enough money initially or don't desire to spend that much. One of the options is to buy it with credit, but one problem with this is that high interest rates that are associated with credit accounts makes this option quite expensive. The other method is computer leasing where the borrower is allowed to make fixed payments over a period of time, this way they are able to avoid large expenditures of cash usually required in order to make outright purchases.

There are a few things that need to be considered before going deciding on leasing a laptop

Like most credit and leasing systems, the final product will always be more expensive that an outright purchase because you will also have to pay interest to buy it on time. So if you are deciding the pros and cons of laptop leasing then you'll need to factor in the monthly payments and compare that to the lump sum, the total for leasing will almost always be more than the initial price of the laptop. In other situations you may use the laptop to help generate income so the benefits of getting the laptop immediately will outweigh the high price of having to pay on time. Laptops can also decrease in price as new models come out but the price that you are paying for it wont change.

The overall length of your lease will also affect whether the specific lease is your right option or not. If your lease term is too long you may find out you wont be able to obtain a certain upgrade because the lease terms haven't expired yet. It is also important to think about your specific needs when considering lease periods and payment amounts. Some lease terms have been timed to sync with the launch of an updated laptop version while other deals may offer a lower monthly payment for a long term lease.

One other factor is the repair policy of the lease, this will greatly affect whether the leasing deal is optimal for you or not. Almost all laptops today come with protection plans or warranties, and these plans may work in different ways depending on who you are leasing or purchasing the laptop from. If you purchase your notebook outright you'll have more options if you need to get your laptop repaired. Laptop leases, however, are usually subjected to the agreement terms if repairs need to take place. This can especially be a problem for people who travel a lot because international travelers probably will not always have access to the repair facilities that the agreement authorizes.

One of the last subjects to consider is the knowledge that you will have limited control of the laptop during the period it is being leased to you. For example if you bought one outright and then someone gave you one as a present you could one you could keep and which one you could sell. But by leasing you are bound to the conditions of the agreement which may leave you with a computer that you do not want but you are still obligated to make payments for it.

Leasing is not always suitable for everyone, but in some cases it can be the best option. It can also help you to get the latest laptop even if you don't presently have the money for it.

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