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Cost of Ownership: How Toughbooks Win.

Posted by Ben on 28th Dec 2014

Don't let consumer-grade gear cripple your budget

At first glance, the cost of a Panasonic Toughbook may be enough to drive people in the public safety industry towards using consumer grade laptops, but did you know that the cost of ownership of a ruggedized computer can be significantly less than a consumer grade laptop? This is because the rugged design lends to a much longer life cycle with a much lower failure rate. Over a 5-year period, rugged computers and tablets average better than 20% lower cost of ownership compared to their consumer-grade counterparts, and Telrepco offers many budget-friendly services to extend the life of your Toughbook and reduce costs for you.

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Avoid unpleasant surprises:

One of the big differences when it comes to cost of ownership is repair costs incurred throughout the product’s lifetime. Consumer grade laptops require repairs much more frequently because they are typically designed to be used on a desk inside an office setting, not in the field. Toughbooks can take a seirous beating and as such will not need to be repaired as often, and if you do need something repaired, Telrepco offers repair services at a competitive rate with a quick turn around.

Learn more about our Panasonic Toughbook Repair Services

Buy refurbished. Spend less without getting less:

A great way Telrepco can help you work with your budget is our refurbished Toughbooks. All refurbishing is done in-house by our skilled technicians with the highest care for quality, ensuring each Toughbook is in Grade “A”, like-new condition, and they are available for a fraction of the cost of a new unit. All of these units are covered under our own Telrepco warranty, so you can rest easy knowing that we will be there to support you should you need repair work done.

Learn more about our Refurbished Panasonic Toughbooks

Get money for your old gear:

Even when your Toughbook reaches the end of its life-cycle, Telrepco continues to lower the cost of ownership by offering a trade-in program for your used equipment. We’ll take your old machines and give you credit towards our products and services, helping you to get the most out of your budget.

Learn more: Telrepco’s Panasonic Toughbook Trade-in Program

The initial cost of the laptop is not the only factor to take into account when looking to purchase mobile computing solutions. While the lower cost of consumer-grade laptops may be enticing, don’t fall victim to the higher failure rates and repair costs of these units. Our goal at Telrepco is to keep your cost of ownership low while providing the support you need.

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Telrepco is an authorized Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Repair and Service Center
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