Refurbished Computers Program
 

Non profits, schools, and community organizations can use computers to gain resources for their work, education and communication. Computers provide numerous benefits but many organizations do not have the resources to purchase them. InterConnection was established to make computers more accessible to these groups, regardless of their size, location or economic resources.

We provide the highest quality, refurbished computers at the lowest possible cost. We do this by using a skilled volunteer work force that tests, upgrades and cleans each computer before they are sent out. These volunteers gain valuable employment skills while refurbishing computers for your organization. Our hands on approach ensures all computers are reliable for a long period of time and can be used as soon as they arrive in country.

Video Presentation of Center (12 MB)

Computer Process Presentation (.pdf file)

Sample inventory list

Computers for U.S. Non Profits

Computers for low-income

Laptop inventory

Retail (Computers for all)

Download InterConnection Brochure (.pdf)

We have supplied over 11,000 refurbished computers to organizations in 31 different countries. We have the capacity to carry out small and large, container size, shipments.  See our list of recipients

REFURBISHING PROCESS:

  • Clean hard drive (no data) installed
  • BIOS set to default
  • Additional RAM or larger hard drive added
  • Computer case vacuumed and computer cleaned
  • CD Rom checked
  • Floppy drive checked
  • Boot test
  • A label with the computer’s specifications is placed on the side of the computer for the user’s convenience.
  • Computer details recorded in the database
  • Organizations receive a complete list of the computers they will receive. 

OPERATING SYSTEM

  • Standard computers are shipped with erased hard drives and do not include operating systems.
  • InterConnection is a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher and can install licensed Windows XP in English, Portuguese, French or Spanish

SHIPPING

  • Computers can be picked up at the Center in Seattle, WA. Organizations can make their own shipping arrangements or InterConnection can make the shipping arrangements for organizations.
  • Computers are generally shipped by sea. The Center has the capacity to ship in 20’ or 40’ shipping containers.
  • A 20' container can hold approximately 220 computers and monitors.  A 40' container can hold approximately 440 computers and monitors.
  • Computer items are stacked on standard pallets and wrapped with plastic. Keyboards, mice, cables, and power cords and other items are packed in separate boxes with contents labeled.

DAMAGE and WARRANTY

  • To pre-compensate in the event of any computer or monitor being damaged in transit we include 5% extra for orders over 50 units. For instance, if you request 100 computers your organization will receive 105.
  • All computers supplied by InterConnection are refurbished second-hand machines. We do not supply new machines.
  • All computers, monitors and computer components are “as is”. We do not offer a return policy.

COSTS

  • InterConnection charges a per unit fee to source, test, upgrade, and pack each computer and monitor. Fees vary according to quantity of computers requested and location of recipient.  Keyboards, mice and power cables are included at no charge.
  • Shipping fees including any pre-inspection, courier, notary and certification costs are the responsibility of the non-profit or its partner organization.
  • InterConnection is not a funding organization and can not provide any financial assistance for computer shipments.
  • Full payment for computers and shipping must be received prior to shipment.
Product 100 or more Less than 100

Standard Pentium III Computers

  • Pentium III 500 Mhz to 1.2 GHz
  • 5 GB to 20 GB Hard
  • 128 to 256 MB Ram
  • CD Rom
  • Floppy Disk
  • Network Card
  • Sound and video cards
  • Keyboard, mouse, power cable

$40

$50
Semi-Refurbished Pentium III
  • 500 Mhz to 1.2 Ghz processor
  • 64 to 256Mb RAM (non standardized)
  • 5 to 20 GB hard drive
  • CD Rom, (may or may not include network card)
  • Keyboard, mouse, power cable
 $35 $45
High End Pentium III
  • 700 to 1.2 Ghz processor
  • 10-20 Gb hard drive
  • 128 to 256 Mb RAM
  • CD-ROM, network card, sound card
  • Keyboard, mouse, power cable
 $50 $60
Pentium IV
  • 1.3 to 2.8 Ghz Processor speed
  • 20 GB Hard drive or higher
  • 256 MB Ram
  • CD Rom, Floppy Disk
  • Network Card, Sound and video cards
  • Keyboard, mouse, power cable
 .05 cents per Mhz (average price $85 U.S.) 
Laptops - Pentium III and IV available, limited quantities.  $75 and up.  Contacts us for current inventory list.

Monitors - 15" and 17" color CRT

$10

$10

Windows XP license and installation - Available in English, Spanish,Portuguese or French

$15

$15

We also provide:

  • Hard Drives: Tested and erased. .50 cents per gigabyte
  • Ram: Fully tested sticks. 128 MB = $5 256 MB = $10
  • Used DVD Drives = $5
  • Used CDR Drives = $5
  • Used CD Drives = $2
  • Untested Sound, video, network cards = $1
  • Unstested 56K Modems = $1

The following peripherals can be purchased and added to shipments.

  • Printers
  • Wireless cards
  • CD-Writer
  • Flash memory
  • Flat screen (LCD) monitors
  • Webcams
  • Digital cameras

Restrictions

  • Organizations must request a minimum of 18 computers if InterConnection carries out the shipping arrangements.
  • The recipient organization must work in the area of health, education and/or community development in a developing country.
  • The recipient organization must have available premises, electrical supply and adequate security to ensure the sustainable use of the computer equipment.
  • The appropriate IT training, support and maintenance is available locally to the organization so that we can be sure that the computers will be put to immediate, productive and long-term use.
  • InterConnection reserves the right to decide upon its own priorities and to decline to meet any individual request.

Computer Request Form