Leasing IT equipment

**CheeseSlice** · 7 June 2009, 00:24

Originally posted by DaveP View Post

I am looking into leasing a laptop for 1 year paid for by my ltd company.

can anybody recommend uk companies that offer such a service.

Laptops are 10 a penny these days, just buy one.

**scooterscot** · 7 June 2009, 10:46

My Ltd is leasing a Mac book pro through http://www.rentsmart.co.uk/ for about £40 a month.

At the end of 12 months I can hand it back and walk away, or continue for another year, which at the end of I can keep. What's that, £960?

Or at the end of 2 years I can hand it back and continue with the latest machine available.

It's perfect option for me when on the move, means I got the latest equipment and there's no more tears over not knowing what to do with the viao I once bought for near £1800 and has now become a paper weight.

**Durbs** · 7 June 2009, 11:12

Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

My Ltd is leasing a Mac book pro through http://www.rentsmart.co.uk/ for about £40 a month.

At the end of 12 months I can hand it back and walk away, or continue for another year, which at the end of I can keep. What's that, £960?

Or at the end of 2 years I can hand it back and continue with the latest machine available.

It's perfect option for me when on the move, means I got the latest equipment and there's no more tears over not knowing what to do with the viao I once bought for near £1800 and has now become a paper weight.

What happens if you lob a cup of tea over it? Are you liable for the cost?

**cojak** · 7 June 2009, 11:35

Originally posted by CheeseSlice View Post

Laptops are 10 a penny these days, just buy one.

For finance reasons it's better to lease than buy. Still feels wrong to me though...

**scooterscot** · 7 June 2009, 11:40

Originally posted by Durbs View Post

What happens if you lob a cup of tea over it? Are you liable for the cost?

It's gets replaced within 48 hours (so they say). I pay £5 on top of the rent for insurance per month.

**cojak** · 7 June 2009, 11:43

Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

It's perfect option for me when on the move, means I got the latest equipment and there's no more tears over not knowing what to do with the viao I once bought for near £1800 and has now become a paper weight.

That's a good point, I'm beginning to collect paperweights...

**BolshieBastard** · 7 June 2009, 14:43

Dont lease it. You just end up in a rolling lease because the new one this year is only 'a few quid more a month.'

In truth hardly anyone needs to replace a laptop every 2 years.

**blacjac** · 7 June 2009, 17:53

Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

It's gets replaced within 48 hours (so they say). I pay £5 on top of the rent for insurance per month.

is it not covered under your business insurance?

**DaveP** · 11 June 2009, 19:15

Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

My Ltd is leasing a Mac book pro through http://www.rentsmart.co.uk/ for about £40 a month.

At the end of 12 months I can hand it back and walk away, or continue for another year, which at the end of I can keep. What's that, £960?

Or at the end of 2 years I can hand it back and continue with the latest machine available.

It's perfect option for me when on the move, means I got the latest equipment and there's no more tears over not knowing what to do with the viao I once bought for near £1800 and has now become a paper weight.

I've contacted PC world business which is rentsmart, they only do 3 year leases but you can upgrade after 2 years (tying you in conveniantly)

how did you get a 1 year lease ?

Leasing IT equipment