Computer rental companies provide computer equipment such as notebooks, desktop PCs, monitors, projectors, printers, scanners, audio visual enhancements, etc. The rental provision may be for both short as well as long terms, depending on the requirements of their clients. These companies earn their incomes by allowing people to use their equipment and charging them for the usage.Mostly computer rental companies operate online.

Rentacomputer.com is one of the most popular online rental companies. It has been in the market for a fairly long time and provides competitive rates. Naturally, it has spawned a large number of clones. Companies have different strategies when it comes to renting they provide various incentives and vastly varying prices to keep up their businesses. Reputed companies have fixed prices, but lesser known companies may negotiate on the price and also provide some bonuses.

Rental companies get their equipment from dealers at wholesale rates. These computers are then customized with operating systems and software. Usually rental companies stock equipment will all kinds of operating systems like all Windows versions, Linux, Unix, etc. Software depends on the clients' specifications. The responsibilities of computer rental companies include customization of equipment, shipping, installation and dismantling. Shipping usually is charged extra.

There are also classroom computer rental companies, which provide even the venue for the program. In such cases, the entire setup of the venue is done well in advance and there is always a technical person onsite.

Rental companies also provide service if needed. Expert help may be accessible by phone or mail. There can also be a technician on site for assistance. Again, technical support costs extra.

In order to ensure fair dealing, some people prefer companies, which have GSA certification. GSA stands for General Services Administration. Companies, which have GSA certification, like Connecticut based Rush Computers, use this as an added attraction in their advertisements.

Companies that rent computer equipment base their prices on the quality of the equipment and the length of time for which the equipment is ordered. Payments are received by checks or company credit cards when relevant.