The greatest advantage of laptops is that they are portable, so businesses on the move are their biggest fans. However since laptops are more expensive than desktops, it becomes wiser most of the time to rent them.

Companies rent laptops during trade fairs or seminars, outstation presentations or employee training. Even if a company has its own computers, it is better to rent a laptop as these are wireless devices and can be taken anywhere. Laptops are lighter in weight and use LCD displays. Laptops are also the answer when the need for a computer arises at a short notice, or for a short length of time. Temporary offices that are set up, like during the construction of a building, may be totally conducted from a makeshift office with rental laptops. Laptop rentals are in demand during news coverage at a particular area, such as in the aftermath of a disaster.

Renting companies most of the time take care of the entire setup. Setup includes installing the appropriate software on the laptop and checking for Internet connection. It is better if the renting company is informed in advance of the software needed. Users are required to check the functionality of the laptops. However. some rental companies only ship the equipment leaving the set up to the user.

Renting laptops is a very easy process. There are several online companies that provide rentals. They can be paid for by check or by a company credit card. There is no binding on the rental period. A company may either terminate the rent before the period ends or extend it as per their need. There are penalties for either early termination or extension.

Laptop rentals are also economical as these may be tax deductible. Most laptop companies have warranties on their equipment ranging from 45 to 90 days.