It means they can have one type of product instead of several, it gets all the laser printers off desks, and they're much cheaper to run. However, he also acknowledges some users have "an emotional attachment" to desktop printers.
For storage, Compaq wins; printers - HP of course. The Pavilion and Presario lines from HP and Compaq respectively both command large market shares, though in the US consumer market Pavilion has the edge, touché Presario for corporates.
Read boilerplate contracts carefully- small print can be extremely dangerous. Warranty cover is always recommended - this could be repair and replace or a period of free support. Contracts cannot cover every eventuality, every change in requirement...
HP revealed details of three new multifunction printing, copying, scanning and fax machines, four new laser and inkjet printers, digital pen and paper forms automation software and print server adapters for networking and remote administration.
Or print on both sides of a piece of paper? Your trainers are gathering dust, the biscuit jar has been raided, the ashtray is full and the wine bottles empty. Do you switch your monitor off when you are away from your desk?
The MoD says the range of improvements delivered by the DII include enhancement of existing MoD systems, delivery of two systems to forces in Afghanistan at short notice, a "single point of contact" help desk and enabling benefits totalling £972m...