Computer Rental - Tips From an Industry Expert

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2008-10-24T08:23:00.000-07:00

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How do you rent a computer from ICC?

2008-07-30T12:24:00.000-07:00

The best way to rent a computer from ICCRents is to visit our website or call us at 800.245.1094 and let one of our professional sales staff work with you to get the rental you need. We also accept all requests written on the face of a $100 bill and slid under the door of any one of our 22 nationwide locations but so far we haven't received any. If your pen is out of ink and you can't write us on that $100 bill you can also send us an email at sales@iccrents.com

Most of our computers are delivered and picked up to various locations across the Nation and we have a lot of experience working with Tradeshows, Expos, Corporate Rentals etc. We pride ourselves on service and will work with you to make sure you have the right hardware, software or peripherals to meet your needs. After all, what good is a rental if doesn't do what you want. Find out how painless it really is and call us today!

Laptop rentals are Energy Savers

2007-10-18T06:47:00.000-07:00

Did you know that a laptop rental can save energy? These are five tips on how a lapotp rental can save electricity and is energy saving during your next conference, business meeting, trade show or assembly.

5.) Laptop Rentals only use 15-25 watts compared to a desk top that uses up to 300 watts or more.

4.) A smaller sized notebook is even better and allows for more resourcefulness as well and is easier to transport and store.

3.) And to save even more energy, remember shut down your laptop then you are carrying it to your next destination or not using it at all. Or set it to “sleep mode.” This doesn’t interfere with the implementation of the laptop but it does save energy up to 70%.

2.) If you have a large order, instead of turning them all on at once, only turn on the laptop rentals you need to use and turn off the entire system when your meeting is over or you have a lunch break if possible.

1.) Turning down the heat, most laptops get hot when being used for long periods of time, but if you turn the brightness of your screen down, it will make the energy battery last longer and you wont burn your lap either.

Whether your laptop rental is for the office or an exotic location, during your travels and business plans a laptop rental is a reliable way to save energy any way you put it.

An extra tip for printer rentals and saving electricity and energy is: First click Print Preview to know what is printing to save energy on mistakes and re-printing. While using recycled paper, only print in color when you need too and sample the print in black and white first. Email what you can first and then consider a projector rental or an innovative way to give your presentation beyond printing hundreds of paper for packets that might end up in the trash and a waste of time and money and energy.

We hope these tips help and that your next rental is an energy saving one!

ICCRents/ 800 245-1094

Sit back and Enjoy YOUR Show

2007-10-12T11:33:00.000-07:00

Whether your conference is for one hour or one week it is best to consider audio visual and laptop rentals when it comes to keeping organization within your assembly. Especially if teaching or notes are required to be taken during the session. It is an appreciated gesture to have laptops displayed and available for your guests to use as a temporary office space. Especially if your Power Point presentation requires a lot of detail. Here are a four ideas to consider when preparing, setting up and welcoming your guests.

#1-An interactive Internet Kiosk at the entry way of the conference is a great way to “say hello,” the touch screen Kiosk can even allow your guests to sign in and print name tags from a connected printer rental that's provided by ICCRents. It is easy to welcome your guests through audio visual equipment in a matter of seconds. And also on a LCD Projector rental you can welcome your guests with a quote or slogan from your company defining a title for the event.

#2-Having a wireless laptop with programs already installed available for each guest at the conference is a way to give your presentation a serious but also understanding tone. It is a stress relief to know you won’t have to fumble with the operating systems and a great way to keep a large group connected and on the same page.

#3-Social Activity. Conferences aren’t only about making the topic one sided; it is about interacting as well. Showing a demo on a Plasma TV or Projector rental screen is a nice way to open up a conference, and instead of a ditto package, having the bullet points with photos and colors in a PDF is an attractive way to introduce the conference.

#4-If your conference is large you can also have your guests sign in on the laptop and collect this data after the conference to know who attended and have a page for them to leave their contact information and thoughts on the assembly as well.

Computers laptops are great for giving your guests one less thing to carry. Although if your colleges are carrying their own, ICCRents offers laptop rental that weighs only 6lbs to 8lbs!

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Ten Computer and Audio Visual Historic Facts

2007-10-11T08:34:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we take the connections our computers give us for granted and the creations of Cinematic design. Here are 10 random facts to share some of the roads of experience the computer and audio inventors have encountered.

10. One of the first uses of audio visual was for the Disney Movie “Fantasia,” When in 1940 Disney ordered eight for Hewlett-Packard’s 200B models for the sound effect generators for the film production.

9. In 1951 UNIVAC became the first commercial computer that was used to correctly predict the presidential results between Eisenhower-Stevenson. Because of this the UNIVAC soon after became a household name.

8. IBM which stands for International Business Machines started in 1911 as a producer of punch card tabulating machines.

7. The first computer game took 200 man-hours to write and it was called Spacewar.

6. Douglas Engelbart invented the interactive computer mouse in 1964. (pictured) -It was nicknamed the mouse because the tail, wire, came out the end. In 1998, Sun Microsystems provided a laser mouse.

5. The floppy disk was nick named based on its flexibility and portability, which was originally called “a memory disk,” and was larger originally 8 inches in diameter.

4. A device called the "wheel of life" or "zoopraxiscope", is the first machine patented in the U.S that showed animated Cinematographe pictures or movies, in 1867

3. The Apple Macintosh was introduced to the consumer with a now famous Super Bowl advertisement based on George Orwell's novel 1984 and directed by Ridley Scott in 1984.

2. In 1982 Time magazine altered its annual tradition of it’s issue naming a "Man of the Year,” by instead choosing to name the computer as its "Machine of the Year."

1. The first computer-animated film to win an Academy Award was in 1988, the film was called ‘Tin Toy,” created by Pixar and took home the Oscar for Best animated short film.

We hope you enjoyed these facts and for computer rentals or audio visual rentals and for technical questions or support feel free to use out 24 hour customer service at ICCRents.

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Rental Laptops should always come with an Air Bag

2007-10-05T07:27:00.000-07:00

Renting laptops has been the smart, affordable, and portable trend in the recent past. We want to make sure when you decide to go forward with any notebook rental that you are protected against certain threats such as Theft, Damage, and Viruses.

*Theft - Prevention - Lockdown cables. You would never leave your dog or child unattended or risk leaving your car unlocked, would you? The same applies to your laptop. Losing data because of hardware theft can cause serious heart ache and stress. We recommend inquiring about the nominal cost of a lockdown cable. And you have choices – combination locks or keyed locks. If you have a rental with multiple laptops, you can get lockdown cables with all the keys to prevent hassle.

*Damage - Insurance Waivers- Make sure these are offered by your rental company. Ever rented a car? When you are filling out the paperwork, they always ask if you would like to accept the extra insurance. Which is a nominal fee for an expensive rental in order to protect you against damage equipment – protect yourself! Who knows where the next coffee spill will be?

*Antivirus protection - Look out! They are invisible, but viruses are all around...your rental company should give you a standard install of a indestructible good anti-virus software with the latest updates.

These are three important protection questions you should be asking when you rent. At ICCRents prevention gear is a comfort we provide that we suggest you use. Sometimes doing the safety procedures aren’t as exciting as placing an order for a fabulous laptop but being able to lock down, insure, and get antivirus protection is worth the time.

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How to Rent Computer Rental Equipment: Four Tips from ICCRents

2007-10-03T10:08:00.000-07:00

You don’t have to be extremely technical to know how to rent computer rental or audio visual equipment. We will share Four tips that will get you the proper equipment that match the creative ideas you have for your trade show, conference, and social gathering.

*Service, Service, and more Service- This is what you are looking for when choosing an Audio Visual or Computer Rentals Company. You need a company that offers 24-7 true technical support. What does this mean? That you can get a hold of someone around the clock.

*Flexibility – Will your provider deliver to you the day before and pick up the day after at no additional charge? What about free spares on site. Make sure you also leave enough time between setting up and the actual event for a test run. Depending on the content for your rental presentation you might need to ask questions about programming and viewing your slides, film or video wall, and test out the Kiosk touch screen and learn the basics before the technicians leave.

*Budget - Define a budget for your rental based on the depth of your needs, or ask about specials and packages to get the most out of your rental experience. It is in your benefit to share your budget or at least a range with your AV rental provider as you may be able to get newer products for the same or lesser cost. For example, instead of renting a large Plasma Monitor, you may be able to rent a Video Wall at the same price. Keep in mind, rental companies like ICCRents will share specials bluntly, so to get the best package for your audio visual plans make sure you ask about specials or packages that are offered.

* Planning - Before placing an order you should know how big your space, room, booth and audience is. It might be best to even sketch out your layout ideas first on a piece of paper based on the dimensions or size of your event or booth space. This will help you decide how much equipment you need and how much of your booth is going to be dedicated to the audio visual trade show display. For example, The size of your booth can determine if you only need a simple Plasma TV rental, or maybe you want to order a whole trade show display, signage, and audio visual package. Plan ahead two to three weeks for your delivery, this way you can have every detail in order and be stress free. Although for last minute orders or unexpected needs, we specialize in extended business hours, and same day and next day delivery nation wide.

Renting Audio Visual Equipment is easier than ever. Most Computer rental suppliers have great websites that share their products and features and even give tips on how to make your presentation, trade show, or social gathering the best it can be for your budget and audio visual style. Usually the delivery and set up is included and some rental suppliers can even assist you with program design and personalizing your audio visual presentation. We hope our quick 4 tips help you to have a fantastic rental experience.

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The Expert Lounge at ICCRents...

2007-10-02T13:58:00.000-07:00

ICCRents isn’t only a One-stop-Audio Visual and Computer Rental supplier but also here at our “Audio Visual Expert Lounge,” you are welcomed into the minds of our expert leaders who have built their knowledgeable expertise from being hands on with the computer rental and audio visual industry for 27 years. We know what goes on inside and outside of your rental equipment since we have designed some of our own products and grown from one to 100 employees up to date and we would like to share all of what we have learned along the way with you. We will present our latest and greatest products and how they can affect your own business and presentation plans, but also we will chat about the audio visual industry in general and the business we have built from pure persistence and unquestionable ethics, superior service and old fashioned hard work. Welcome to the Expert Lounge of ICCRents.

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