6 Cost-Effective Ways To Buy Hardware


Small and midsize businesses don't always have a lot of cash flow as this recession continues. So bMighty has six alternative ways to buy hardware for less than the retail price. Because if you're still running your business on a 486, you might finally consider retiring it in favor of new equipment.



OLD PLAN: Buy New Smartphones. <br><br>NEW PLAN: Buy Refurbished.

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OLD PLAN: Buy New Smartphones.

NEW PLAN: Buy Refurbished.

More and more, smartphones are entering the business market -- they should account for one in every five cell phone sales in 2013. But they can be expensive, with the Apple iPhone 3G and RIM's BlackBerry Storm retailing at $199.99 and the G1 priced at $399.99. If you have numerous employees to shop for, these multihundred-dollar phones add up!

TIP: The warranties tend to be shorter for refurbished products, so be sure to read yours thoroughly.

But if you buy a refurbished smartphone, you can pay just half the price. Refurbished refers to previously owned devices that are usually quality tested by the manufacturer to ensure they still meet standards. They might have cosmetic blemishes but should still work just fine. AT&T has the refurbished iPhone 3G for $99. And buying refurbished also can be an inexpensive way to test a smartphone before deciding on a brand for your entire staff.

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