[Web4lib] TechSoup Refurbished Computers?

[Bill Hudson]

Hi Michael,
We haven't purchased any used machines from TechSoup since we generally buy Lenovo Thinkcentre machines. But if you are interested in refurbs, check out www.systime.com They have a larger selection of Dells than TechSoup, though the prices tend to be little higher and the standard warranty is 30 days. For comparison, here are the specs of machines we are considering at $179 a piece:

 	
IBM ThinkCentre S51 P4 3.2 GHz Small Form Factor Desktop

The ThinkCentre S51 series is the stable platform that offers a blend of essential features and technology, including Intel processors, USB ports, numerous security features, and powerful software tools to backup and protect your data - all at an affordable price.

    * Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz processor, 800 MHz FSB, 1MB L2 cache
    * Intel 915G Express chipset
    * 512MB DDR2 dual-channel memory (expandable to 4GB)
    * DVD/CD-RW combo optical drive
    * 40GB serial ATA hard drive
    * integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 video
    * PCI Express x16 graphics expansion slot
    * integrated Broadcom Gigabit 10/100/1000 Ethernet networking
    * Eight USB 2.0 ports (two front, six rear)
    * Black small form factor desktop chassis
    * Keyboard and mouse included
    * Grade "A" condition off-lease system
    * QC-tested, 30-day warranty (upgradeable to 3 years)
    * Stable-platform solution for consistent system imaging and support
    * Microsoft Windows XP Professional OS w/coa included

We've purchased several dozen machines from Systime and I can recommend them as a stand-up vendor so far. (no affiliation or intrest in the company) We about to buy 60 plus of the machines above.

BH
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Bill Hudson
Deputy Administrator/Manager, Information Technology
Library System of Lancaster County
1866 Colonial Village Lane, Ste. 107
Lancaster, PA  17601
717-207-0500 ext. 1269
http://www.lancasterlibraries.org
 
 

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Michael 
> J. Dargan
> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 8:54 PM
> To: Web4lib at webjunction.org
> Subject: [Web4lib] TechSoup Refurbished Computers?
> 
> Hello--
> I'm looking for people who have purchased refurbished 
> computers from TechSoup.  I see that they currently offer 
> off-lease Dell 2.8-3.0 P4s, 512 ram, and 90 day warranty for 
> $169.  What am I likely to get?  Optiplexes?
>  Dimensions?  Vostros?  I figure I couldn't go too far wrong 
> for $169, but still, I'm intrigued by the idea of buying 
> 10--what's the worst that could happen?
> 
> --
> Michael J. Dargan
> Reference & Technical Systems Administrator Waterloo & Cedar 
> Falls Public Libraries twitter.com/MikeDargan 
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