Libraries interested in purchasing the Virginia Tech Library System (VTLS) software might wish to consider the purchase of a reconditioned Hewlett- Packard computer. The lowest priced machine in the HP-3000 line--the model 30--is priced at $70,275 new and $39,490 as a reconditioned model 30R. The top of the line Series III is $104,755 new, and $70,245 reconditioned as the model IIIR.
The reconditioned machines are available from a new division of the Hewlett-Packard Company known as the Systems Re-Marketing Operation. Most of the equipment has been returned because the users have installed larger machines. The reconditioned machines have warranties and maintenance coverage similar to that available for new machines.
