Whether you are just getting into the business or whether you have been in business for 20 years the importance of technical solutions remains the same.  The more updated your technology is the better off your dealership becomes.  Staying in business without a computer, Internet, dealer software, or laser printer places your dealership in jeopardy.  Customers feel more safe at an up to date dealership than they do with you handwriting all of your forms.  It's like choosing a gas station with "pay at the pump" technology over an old "Mom n' Pop" gas station with the old fashion pumps.  It's worth the investment...stay up to date. 

   Minimum Requirements
   Services Price List
   Recommended Links

Minimum Requirements
If you were to buy a computer tomorrow this is the minimum requirements KGI Solutions would suggest you invest in. 

• Windows XP Home Edition:  The new Windows Vista Edition will be due out around December.  If you buy in early 2007 your computer may come already equipped with Windows Vista.  If you buy before you may want to make sure that your Windows version is upgradeable to Windows Vista should you decide to upgrade down the road.  

• Intel Pentium D 805 with Dual Core Technology:  Dual Core Technology is a new processor by Intel that has to processing chips inside.  It allows two acting processors to run your computer spreading out the job rather than having one processor do all of the work.

• 512 Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM:  The RAM can range from 256MB up to 4 GB.  512MB will run noticeably faster than 256MB and will soon become the minimum offered in new computers.  RAM is easy to upgrade later on so if you buy now make your absolute minimum 512MB and be prepared to upgrade down the road. 

• 60-80 Gigabytes of Hard Drive space:  Once again this becomes the minimum KGI Solutions would recommend.  If you feel that you may be able to fill up all 80GB of your hard drive then upgrade to more drive space.  Replacing or upgrading your hard drive can be difficult so get as much as you think you need. 

• USB Ports:  USB ports are used for most of your peripheral devices now, printers, mouse, keyboards, and many other devices.  Make sure your computer has more than 3 USB ports.  Having USB ports in the front is definitely a nice addition.

• Optical Mouse:  An optical mouse uses an LED to track the motion for moving your cursor on the screen.  With an optical mouse there is no need for a mouse pad.  The optical mouse does not have a tracking ball either so there is no need to clean the mouse or you will not have to worry about the cursor skipping because the ball is dirty.

• CD Re-Writable Drive:  The Re-Writable CD drive will allow you to make/burn your own CDs.  This could be important for backing up data or for transferring data.

• 17" Inch Analog Flat Panel Monitor:  Flat panel monitors are the new trend in the computer world.  They take up less desk space, they look better, you come in a variety of sizes, and  they offer a great quality picture.  15" is the smallest size, 17" is a good size but we prefer the 19" or greater.

• Black Laser Printer, preferably an All-in-One with copier/scanner/fax:  The black laser printer will print 3 times faster than an inkjet printer.  Laser printers print using a toner which will also allow you to print more before having to buy another cartridge.  The All-in-One printer is the best solution for an independent dealership.  You will be able to print your forms, make scan drivers licenses, and make copies of your deals.

Average Price of this Package:  $800^.00

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Services Price List   |   top
KGI Solutions' focus is on software and technology.  For dealers who would prefer to leave it up to the experts we have that option available for you.  The prices listed below is just some of the things we can do to help get you headed in the right direction.  If you are looking for help with something not listed on this price guide please contact us with your request.

Service Package - $275
Our basic service package includes consultation with  your dealership, ordering the hardware, and complete install and setup of the hardware and software at your dealership.  It includes 1 computer and 2 printers.  Any additional computers or printers will be priced as listed below.  For more information or a consultation contact us by phone or email.

1-hour Service Call..................................................	$150
Additional 1/2 Hour After........................................	$50
Networking...............................................................	$115
Wireless Networking..............................................	$135
Hardware Installs (memory, drives,...)...............	$120
Computer Setup......................................................	$75
Printer Setup............................................................	$50
Antispyware Diagnostics.......................................	$150
Digital Cameral Setup and Training......................	$75
Operating System Install/Upgrade.......................	$100
VOIP Phone Service Setup/Training.....................	$135

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Recommended Links   |   top
Even if you would prefer to find your computers or other peripherals on your own we would still like to help you get the best deals you can get.  Here are a few links that we use ourselves and may be able to assist you in your purchases.

Newegg.com
We order a lot of hardware from Newegg and they have been great.  We have never ran into a problem with ordering and shipping.  It is also a popular website so many of the products listed on it will come with User Reviews listing the Pros and Cons for that item.

Dell.com
Dell computers seem to be the best valued computers on the market these days.  We would suggest that you only buy a computer that is on sale or comes with the monitor in the price.  That is where you will find the best deal.

Techforless.com
This website is similar to Newegg and will have many different products available for you to choose from.  Shipping is quick and inexpensive and we have not had any problems with orders from this website either.