Having many not-for-profits and schools for clients, it's generally my experience that one gets what one pays for from a free computer. Even for a semi-new (3-5 year old) PC, I can easily make the argument that by the time they've paid for OS, software and RAM upgrades, not to mention my time, they've often already sunk 75% of the cost of a new computer. In almost all cases, they choose to go for the new one - especially since they get a warranty, too. Dell allows any not-for-profit that receives state/federal funding to make purchases under the corresponding government contract schedule. This is generally a much more cost effective option than "buying retail", plus they don't come with all that junky "extra" software new computers might otherwise come with. Regarding the old computers (and they are *old*), you can order two recycling kits from Dell for $25. Best, Cody Anderson --------------------------------- W. Cody Anderson Evenerable Group, Ltd. 236 Bashford Road Chatham Center, NY 12184 518.766.0450 Phone 518.751.1627 Fax 518.755.5797 Cell cody.anderson at evenerable.com http://www.evenerable.com -----Original Message----- From: hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net [mailto:hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] On Behalf Of Jade Harris Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 11:35 AM To: Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net Subject: [Hidden-tech] Donating Computers Advise/Information? ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group, you must be counted to post . ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. Anyone have information on donating "obsolete" computers? Do you know of any organizations/individuals that would be able to use older Macintosh notebooks/desktops? Preferably local. Would rather donate than recycle. Any info on donating computers would be helpful. Have done some research on the following websites, anything to share regarding experiences with these orgs?: www.cristina.org www.worldcomputerexchange.org www.tecschange.org sharetechnology.org Specifically, the computers to donate (so far) are: 1 Powerbook Duo 230 1 Powerbook 2400c/180 1 Macintosh Performa 6400c/180 1 Macintosh Centris 650 1 PC - a notebook: AMS Tech Travelex 105 Thanks! -- Jade Harris TnR Global LLC www.tnrglobal.com _______________________________________________ Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members page on the Hidden Tech Web site. http://www.hidden-tech.net/members