Making the final decision; how to be sure you've selected the right computer

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When service station owners buy computers for their businesses, they often make mistakes during the last stages of the process by hurriedly settling for equipment that might not be right for them. Some pointers to remember include the use of a systematic approach, the selection of three top candidates and actual demonstrations of those products, the involvement of key personnel in the decision making, the development of a written evaluation system and the negotiation of a contract.

author: Berst, Jesse
Computer storage devices, column

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Small business computers

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Most service station and tire dealers find it easier and more cost-effective to purchase or lease a software package than to have one custom designed for their use. Discusses pros and cons of different systems and their various applications.

author: Auslin, Nancy
Technology application, Garages, Garages (Residential)

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Small business computers; 'custom' packages are now available for service stations and tire dealers

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Comparison of small computers and software available assists purchase of correct combination for service stations and tire dealers.

author: Austin, Nancy
Process control instruments, Software, Product information, CPUs (Central processing units), Marketing, Microprocessors, American Telephone and Telegraph Co., Tire industry, Data General, Edwin K. Williams and Co., Moore Business Systems Inc., NSP Computer Systems Inc., Pakre Inc., Service Station Computer Services Inc.

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subjects list: Purchasing, Computers, Digital computers, Service stations (Automotive), Service stations (Motor vehicles)
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