The Hidden Cost of Wrong Hardware Decisions
The wrong spec costs you
more than the upgrade would have.
Choosing 16GB RAM when your workflow requires 32GB is not just inconvenient. it is a
$500/month drag on your productivity that compounds every day until you replace the machine.
22%
Average productivity loss from hardware bottleneck. insufficient RAM for
professional creative or analytical workflows
Adobe internal, 2023
$1,200
Average avoidable cost when a machine needs to be replaced within 18 months due to
under-specification
IT procurement analysis, 2024
$795 Burned
The cost of 4.3 hours lost to DIY computer setup when calculated against a $185/hr
billing rate
Value of Retained IT
Our Hardware Selection & Procurement Process
Spec. Source. Configure.
Delivered ready to work.
We take the decision, the purchase, the setup, and the migration entirely off your plate.
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Workflow analysis
We identify your actual performance constraints. rendering time, RAM pressure,
storage I/O, and spec precisely to eliminate them.
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Procurement
We purchase, receive, and inspect the hardware. You never see a box with plastic
wrap on it.
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Zero-touch config
Apple ID, FileVault, backup, apps, settings. all configured before delivery. Open
the box. Log in. Work.
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Clean migration
Existing data, documents, app preferences, and credentials migrated to the new
machine. Old machine securely erased.
Before & After: Hardware That Actually Works
From "I think this is the right one"
to "I know exactly what I need."
Hardware decisions made with expert guidance produce machines that fit perfectly and last
their intended lifespan.
Hours reading spec sheets, Apple forums, and YouTube comparisons
Ordered 16GB RAM "to save money". performance bottleneck appears month 3
New machine arrives. spend two days reinstalling apps, migrating files
Old machine wiped with "erase all content". FileVault key not backed up
New hire hardware takes a week to procure and 3 days to configure
30-minute conversation — perfect spec identified with documented rationale
Machine spec'd for your next 4 years, not your last 2
New machine arrives fully configured — productive from minute one
Old machine cryptographically erased with documented certificate
Fleet deployments handled simultaneously. all machines identical and documented
Hardware Support Included in Each Plan
Consultation is included
in Principal and above.
Hardware advisory comes with The Principal. Full procurement, deployment, and fleet
management is exclusive to The Estate.
Never make the wrong hardware decision again.
One conversation. Perfect spec. A machine that opens and works.