| To all, There were multiple mechanical problems with the existing laptop. The LED screen was starting to fail along with the problems booting the system. The mother board has since failed completely. While the IRS may allow 5 to 7 years most major universities allow 3+, 4 on the outside before they recycle laptops due to increased repair incidents and downtime. This is about average. To satisfy anyones curiosity as to weather due diligence was performed regarding fixing what we have, the answer is yes. As it turns out it would be less expensive to buy new.
I await your further deliberations. -----Original Message-----
From: cheryl deaton
Sent: Jun 26, 2010 12:45 PM
To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
Subject: RE: [AISdiscuss] Motion to purchase new computer for MemSec
While it is very unusual for a relatively 'young' laptop (3 years) to crash, I wonder if any steps were taken to see if repairs could be made (i.e. new hard drive, etc.)? According to IRS rules, a laptop/computer has a life of 5 to 7 years - generally the operating system becomes obsolete before the actual mechanism does. Tom should definitely get the newer operating system and software to make his job easier, and we need to act ASAP. Would it be possible to have repairs done to the laptop for a back-up system? Instead of using Rita's.
Cheryl
> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:07:53 -0700
> From: AISSecretary@irises.org
> To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
> Subject: [AISdiscuss] Motion to purchase new computer for MemSec
>
> Jill Bonino moved and Jerry Coates seconded the below motion. As such,
> it is now open for discussion.
>
> "That the AIS Board authorize the Membership Secretary to purchase a new
> laptop and necessary software for the MemSec operations with a budget no
> larger than $1,000."
>
> Michelle Snyder
> AIS Secretary
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