Laptop Rental News Updates: Mobile Moochers Ousted and LTE Notebook Modems Released

This week, the world has some interesting news – at least when it comes to the laptop rental industry.

Firstly, let’s get to the good stuff:

Starbucks Cuts Off Mobile Moochers

Our laptops are often rented to the business-user on the run. And whether they’re meant for trade shows or training sessions, our notebooks are usually used off-site. Of course, this means that proper Internet access needs to be available – and that can sometimes be a difficult commodity to secure.

Thankfully, Starbucks, the gourmet coffee mogul, has offered free Internet access at its numerous coffee shops. It hadn’t always been free – of course – the company used to charge for WiFi access. But now its generosity has been flung in its face, as freeloaders and looters have descended upon branch after branch, plugging in and juicing up on the electrical outlets.

But no longer! Certain Starbies are covering up their electrical outlets and cutting off access.

We can't say we're fans of this decision -- but we understand.

The 4G LTE Laptop Modem Arrives

One of Australia’s largest telecom companies, Telstra, has got a 4G network about to debut to 2,000 mobile users. And to tap into that network, users can take advantage of a 4G/LTE laptop modem that will boost speeds considerably.

(As an aside, we feel the need for speed, and are happy to offer this accessory to our customers out of our Sydney branch.)

India Debuts $35 Laptop

There’s an old saying: "You get what you pay for," and we’re worried it will apply to a brand new laptop developed by Kapil Sibal, India’s minister for human resource development. Sibal said that he has a "dirt-cheap" laptop ready for release, and he plans on offering the technology to India’s youth. This move will help bridge the education gap in that rapidly developing country – but laptop rental industry pundits are wondering what it will mean for the tech manufacturers.

In truth, we’re doubting it will effect new laptop sales – or rental rates – due to the quality issue. A $35 laptop will behave just like you would expect a $35 laptop to.

For business usage, a certain level of performance is required, and we doubt that these machines are going to be able to deliver.

Thanks for Reading

These new stories were sponsored by Vernon Computer Source, the world’s largest laptop rental company. With international branches spanning from Toronto to Tokyo, the company looks forward to servicing its business clientele out of a vast, cutting-edge inventory.