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10 things you should know about saving money on computer hardware

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Overview Stretching your IT budget is always a challenge. This download outlines 10 proven tips from IT pros who know how to save money on computer hardware.

After personnel, equipment is often the second largest expense for an IT department. Saving money on hardware can have a significant impact on the bottom line, even for small and midsize organizations. This download provides 10 real-life examples of how TechRepublic contributors and members are making the most of their hardware budgets.

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Number 2: Standardize equipment. - While not every user or department has the same needs, you should still standardize your equipment as much as possible. For example, TechRepublic employees have a choice of two laptops. Both are from the same manufacturer and have many interchangeable components: batteries, power supplies, hard drives, and docking stations. This practice increases troubleshooting efficiency and allows the IT department to purchase equipment in bulk and from a single vendor. This tip goes hand-in-hand with Number 3 and Number 4.

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