Workstation Refresh - Supplier/Manufacturer recommendations

[Radlands]

We are looking to replacing a large number of workstations and just wondered if anyone can recommend any suppliers or manufacturers that give great deals. As I'm sure is the case with most schools, we are on fairly tight budget and with such a large refresh we want to get the best deal possible.

 

We are mainly HP, Dell and Lenovo but would consider others makes if they come with good reviews from the community!

 

Cheers Rob

[jertsy]

You could have a look at this, Ive never used it myself as we're skint at present, but when we do a refresh it will be a big one and I was going to give this a try then.

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/technology-hardware-for-schools#Aggregation-for-schools-webinar

[bald_pig]

@ICTDirect_Dave every time.

[ICTDirect_Dave]

@ICTDirect_Dave every time.

Thanks for that!

We are looking to replacing a large number of workstations and just wondered if anyone can recommend any suppliers or manufacturers that give great deals. As I'm sure is the case with most schools, we are on fairly tight budget and with such a large refresh we want to get the best deal possible.

 

We are mainly HP, Dell and Lenovo but would consider others makes if they come with good reviews from the community!

 

Cheers Rob

 

Hi Rob,

 

We'd be happy to get you some pricing. If you want to PM me with your requirements or just a general outline of what you hope to do, I'll see what we can do for you.

If you get the request across to me before the end of tomorrow also, then I can give you an extra 5% off of our list prices as our BETT offer runs until march

[PotNoodleTech]

Yep I see no need to buy new now when you can get something like an OptiPlex 790 with an i3 6GB Ram and an SSD drive for £peanuts from Dave above.

 

Make the most of corporate wastage.

[clockend25]

Refurbs refurbs refurbs refurbs refurbs.

 

Refurbs. Almost all suppliers offering a good stock of quality refurbs these days. I've had quotes from ICT Direct, AMC Computer Supplies and CCS recently.

[Radlands]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I have PM'd @ICTDirect_Dave.

 

 

I did look at the https://www.gov.uk/government/public...chools-webinar but I already have better pricing for better specs already, without even pushing for a good deal:confused:

[Radlands]

Agree with you about the refurbs, we've just purchase a few HP "renewed" laptops and although we had a DOA, the rest have been fine. HP also have the the trade in program (cash back)Business Trade-in Offers - HP Store UK which we are currently looking at through these guys https://systemactive.co.uk/

[MichelleC]

Our Headteacher decided he didn't want refurbs last year. If you find yourself in a similar position then we bought all our kit from @VeryPC_Colin_M who I can highly recommend. No problems with any of the kit and a very helpful lovely guy to boot!

[HBPS]

maybe try aspen solutions if your interested in refurbed kit, mainly dell

[VeryPC_Colin_M]

Our Headteacher decided he didn't want refurbs last year. If you find yourself in a similar position then we bought all our kit from @VeryPC_Colin_M who I can highly recommend. No problems with any of the kit and a very helpful lovely guy to boot!

I am most lovely to lovely people and you are lovely Michelle! Thanks for the recommendation

[sparkeh]

I can certainly recommend @VeryPC - just about all our PCs are Broadleafs (Broadleaves?!) now - 5 year warranty (with great service too) is a boon and low energy use will see your 'leccy bills drop too.

 

Oh and of course @VeryPC_Colin_M is a legend at getting things done.

[VeryPC_Colin_M]

I can certainly recommend @VeryPC - just about all our PCs are Broadleafs (Broadleaves?!) now - 5 year warranty (with great service too) is a boon and low energy use will see your 'leccy bills drop too.

 

Oh and of course @VeryPC_Colin_M is a legend at getting things done.

Bless you @sparkeh! One is reliably informed by the Great Al that it would be Broadleaf PCs I can't believe we've been building it for some 8 years now.