Company Info
Affordable Computers, Inc. is a full-service computer company located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company was founded in 1987 as Interface Associates, Inc. and specialized in customized and
off-the-shelf CD-ROM interactive multimedia training programs, as well as the hardware associated with those programs. The growth of the company and the increasing prominence of the hardware aspect of the business led Interface Associates, Inc. to create the Affordable Computers division in 1996. This division's purpose is to create a solution consisting of custom-built and refurbished computer hardware for our business and home users. Since that time, Affordable Computers, Inc. continued to expand its operations and first launched its E-Commerce Division bringing our products to the Internet in 1997.
Affordable Computers, Inc (ACI). sells products worldwide business-to-business with customers in Corporate America as well as end users. The company also maintains a strong presence in E-Commerce sales with an online secure electronic commerce site which is constantly ranked among the top competitors in the industry. The needs of our retail customers are addressed at our showroom outlet. Affordable Computers, Inc. has continuing business relationships all through the United States, as well as Eastern Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia.
SERVICES
HARDWARE
New Custom Systems
Affordable Computers is an authorized Acer Open, Compaq, Iomega, Intel, AMD, and IBM reseller, and custom builds systems. Our on-site technical department can assemble the exact system you need quickly and efficiently, built to your
configurations. In order to embrace the Open Source community ACI started shipping custom built Linux PC's in 1998 and have since then had installations in high ranking government agencies, Fortune 500 and Universities. ACI was proud to be one of the first online companies to offer Linux Workstations to its clients.
Refurbished Equipment
Affordable Computers is a leader in the refurbished equipment marketplace. Our systems are all inspected and tested by our certified technical staff, and provide an alternative to more costly new systems.
Notebooks
Affordable Computers carries a wide selection of refurbished notebook computers, as well as custom built new notebooks matching your specific configuration. We can locate specific notebooks and configurations based on your needs.
Components/Peripherals
Affordable Computers carries a full line of components and peripherals to meet your specific requirements, including printers, scanners, monitors, memory and more. Refurbished components and peripherals are also available along with great closeout specials.
Warranty
All equipment sold by Affordable Computers is backed by a generous in-house warranty and/or manufacturer's warranty covering defects in manufacturer's material
or workmanship. Our technical staff can handle your warranty needs with a minimum of downtime.
Affordable Computers is an authorized Acer Open, Compaq, Iomega, Intel, AMD, and IBM reseller, and custom builds systems. Our on-site technical department can assemble the exact system you need quickly and efficiently, built to your
configurations. In order to embrace the Open Source community ACI started shipping custom built Linux PC's in 1998 and have since then had installations in high ranking government agencies, Fortune 500 and Universities. ACI was proud to be one of the first online companies to offer Linux Workstations to its clients.
Refurbished Equipment
Affordable Computers is a leader in the refurbished equipment marketplace. Our systems are all inspected and tested by our certified technical staff, and provide an alternative to more costly new systems.
Notebooks
Affordable Computers carries a wide selection of refurbished notebook computers, as well as custom built new notebooks matching your specific configuration. We can locate specific notebooks and configurations based on your needs.
Components/Peripherals
Affordable Computers carries a full line of components and peripherals to meet your specific requirements, including printers, scanners, monitors, memory and more. Refurbished components and peripherals are also available along with great closeout specials.
Warranty
All equipment sold by Affordable Computers is backed by a generous in-house warranty and/or manufacturer's warranty covering defects in manufacturer's material
or workmanship. Our technical staff can handle your warranty needs with a minimum of downtime. SOFTWARE
Authorized Reseller
Affordable Computers is a licensed Microsoft, Novell and Symantec Authorized Reseller. This means that we can provide you with a full range of operating systems from DOS or Novell Netware to Windows NT, Windows 95 or Linux. As licensed OEM software reseller we can supply you with OEM copies of a wide range of software, providing a substantial cost benefits over later retail purchases.
Installation/Configuration
Our certified technical staff can install and configure most software you purchase through Affordable Computers to work properly with your system. This relieves you of the worry of difficult-to-install programs or software conflicts. All systems and notebooks purchased from ACI with an Operating System come pre-configured for all hardware purchased from ACI. Whether you buy a custom Windows or Linux PC, anything we sell with our units has already been pre-configured.
Affordable Computers is a licensed Microsoft, Novell and Symantec Authorized Reseller. This means that we can provide you with a full range of operating systems from DOS or Novell Netware to Windows NT, Windows 95 or Linux. As licensed OEM software reseller we can supply you with OEM copies of a wide range of software, providing a substantial cost benefits over later retail purchases.
Installation/Configuration
Our certified technical staff can install and configure most software you purchase through Affordable Computers to work properly with your system. This relieves you of the worry of difficult-to-install programs or software conflicts. All systems and notebooks purchased from ACI with an Operating System come pre-configured for all hardware purchased from ACI. Whether you buy a custom Windows or Linux PC, anything we sell with our units has already been pre-configured. SERVICE
Personalized consultation
Our expert sales staff will provide you with personal one-to-one consultation to help find the equipment that best meet your needs and budget. We make it a personal responsibility to see that your needs and concerns are addressed in a friendly, helpful manner. Our staff has the experience and knowledge to be your one-stop shopping source and personal consultant.
Toll-free tech support
Affordable Computers maintains toll-free technical support during normal business hours. Our certified technicians can assist you with most situations over the telephone and can arrange for easy, hassle-free in-shop service should that be necessary.
Upgrades and repairs
Our certified technicians can take your old system and upgrade it to a new and more modern configuration, as well as handling any repair matters that you might have.
On-site service/consultation
Our technicians can make an on-site consultation and evaluation of your needs to best help you determine what hardware and software you need for your business. We can provide installation of any hardware or software purchased as well as on-site repairs (only offered in Detroit, MI area).
Our expert sales staff will provide you with personal one-to-one consultation to help find the equipment that best meet your needs and budget. We make it a personal responsibility to see that your needs and concerns are addressed in a friendly, helpful manner. Our staff has the experience and knowledge to be your one-stop shopping source and personal consultant.
Toll-free tech support
Affordable Computers maintains toll-free technical support during normal business hours. Our certified technicians can assist you with most situations over the telephone and can arrange for easy, hassle-free in-shop service should that be necessary.
Upgrades and repairs
Our certified technicians can take your old system and upgrade it to a new and more modern configuration, as well as handling any repair matters that you might have.
On-site service/consultation
Our technicians can make an on-site consultation and evaluation of your needs to best help you determine what hardware and software you need for your business. We can provide installation of any hardware or software purchased as well as on-site repairs (only offered in Detroit, MI area).
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