They need solid, competent machines at a reasonable price, not the latest whiz-bang. Buyers know that, so they're not looking for more. Mass. That's why many corporate buyers want their machines to be able to handle current operating systems and anticipated new ones. While many enterprises use Windows 9x or NT, they must be able to make a possible transition to Windows 2000 or Me. In addition, any planning for three to five years into the future must take into account the appearance of even newer operating systems.
Networked machines are a given in corporate life, and Internet-worked machines are becoming a given.
Buyers need machines equipped with reliable network interface cards or even wireless LAN capabilities. Many organizations are planning for Internet-based applications and need machines ready to make fast, reliable and secure connections. Laptops as desktops. Notebook computers, whether docked to a keyboard and external monitor or used au naturel, are supplanting traditional desktops as the standard office machine at many companies. The reasons include flexibility, mobility and productivity.