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  1. astroboy

    Tricks of The Rich and Infamous

    Sim, Don't get me wrong, IBM has some *really* good software, and hardware. I use it everyday, I derive my a large portion of my living from it. IMHO , the bulk of it is best of breed, regardless of market share. I love it, I live it , the delivery and customer 'empathy' leaves a...
  2. astroboy

    Tricks of The Rich and Infamous

    Hmmm, products no problem,.... services and pricing, well I wonder and I wonder along with a large market segment.... ab
  3. astroboy

    Tricks of The Rich and Infamous

    QLD has some kind of enviro law, can't remember specifics but basically, if you observe a car "blowing smoke" for more than 10 seconds straight, & report it , it is off the road if confirmed by DoT. Bye bye Dunc....
  4. astroboy

    Tricks of The Rich and Infamous

    Each to their own Duncan, I must admit that I intentionally or subconciously look for houses in need of some sort of reno, mainly to justify the purchase of yet more power tools. :D :D I do like a nice car though. But the power tools or air tools like property are going to have to take a back...
  5. astroboy

    Tricks of The Rich and Infamous

    Well yeah, I'll give you the point but hardly sustainable;) not that new car manufacture is either... hmm.... ab
  6. astroboy

    Tricks of The Rich and Infamous

    My understanding is you are spot on paul-s. BTW I *love* my spec'd up Top range Sony Vaio, retail is $6.5K for my spec. I need it for what I use it for but the *real* cost is nowhere near that. As I said talk to your acct. ab
  7. astroboy

    Tricks of The Rich and Infamous

    Ok another perspective. I'm 100% against bangers. Unreliable & let you down at the least convenient moments. Usually require constant ongoing repairs - as soon as you fix one thing another subsequently breaks. Long trips - forget it. Usually environmental stinkers. Uncomfortable in...
  8. astroboy

    Tricks of The Rich and Infamous

    hwd007, Simple answer, talk to your accountant. This really depends on your circumstances. My company has both bought and leased, both laptops and cars. It depends. How many large companies own their fleets ? How many lease their computer hardware ? There are pros and cons for...
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