ThatsGrover, a gadget-leasing companythat lets you rent tech instead of buying.
So why even bother buying when you’ve got the option to rent?
Take Apples new MacBook Pros.
Grover
The minimum price for the 14-inch model is $2,000.
Grover will rent you one for just over $100 per month (when theyre in stock).
This model is far from new.
Grover
Renting furniture makes little sense if youre planning on keeping it forever.
Environmental Impact
The environmental angle is equally appealing.
Instead of leaving your old gadgets to rot in a desk drawer, they get reused.
Grover
“We’re proud that we have circulated over 400,000 devices.”
Reuse is always better than recycling.
Leasing is just another way to do the same thing.
“This takes a toll on our landfills and air quality.
Downsides
Leasing instead of buying comes with its downsides.
With gadgets, tired batteries are a concern.
When leasing, it doesn’t matter.
In the end, gadget-leasing services make a ton of sensein certain scenarios.
It’s great to add another option to the list.
