Jun 13, 2010
Ten Tips To Save On Your IT Budget - Tip #5
STAY CLOSE TO THE TECHNOLOGY EDGE
Products are never more expensive than when they are first
introduced. That extra core or 200 MHz clock speed can cost you at
least 30% or more than other models. You are better off
standardizing on models that are one or even two steps back from
the bleeding edge system. Don’t worry about those parts not being
available. End-of-life equipment providers like Great Lakes
Computer will always be able to supply those parts. Finally, if you
have to go with the latest and greatest, then wait a few months
until demand has settled down and the prices have dropped.
5. STAY CLOSE TO THE TECHNOLOGY EDGE
Products are never more expensive than when they are first introduced. That extra core or 200 MHz clock speed can cost you at least 30% or more than other models. You are better off standardizing on models that are one or even two steps back from the bleeding edge system. Don’t worry about those parts not being available. End-of-life equipment providers like Xtend Computers will always be able to supply those parts. Finally, if you have to go with the latest and greatest, then wait a few months until demand has settled down and the prices have dropped.