Posted by Marian_in_CA on 9/1/11 1:35pm
Msg #396005

Researching Mobile Livescan

So, I've been doing some mobile livescan possibilities... and WOW.

All of the companies I've spoken to require that you purchases an entire system from them, including the computer. Since I'm already mobile with my own laptop... it seems really silly. Plus, the computers they want to include have specs that are lower than the laptop I use now. I'm not willing to carry two computers (I carry enough stuff) ... nor downgrade. I find that frustrating.

From everything I've found... it's an investment of $3,000-$5,000 for everything. Just so those of you who have wondering about offering the service.

If you do offer the service, and it didn't cost that much... how did you do it?

Reply by MistarellaFL on 9/1/11 1:58pm
Msg #396007

I'm not doing these but have seen used pieces of equipment

on Ebay.
It may be worth looking into, and maybe there are companies who lease equipment?

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 9/1/11 2:09pm
Msg #396009

Re: I'm not doing these but have seen used pieces of equipment

To add to it... apparently the DOJ requires a dedicated computer, and it's written in the user agreement.

The cost isn't as much a concern is the idea of needing to have a dedicated system just for fingerprinting.

I mean, I already have an entire mobile office with a 17" laptop, printer, photocopier, mobile scanner, etc. Adding a dedicated computer and the little livescan box makes it seem a bit daunting. Certainly something to consider. At this rate, I should just get myself one of these awesome little vans: http://www.landjet.com

Not sure the $70K+ investment is worth it, though... not in this economy.



The reason I posted this is because I know there are some others here who are considering adding this as a service.

Reply by Stephanie Santiago on 9/1/11 2:50pm
Msg #396010

landjet: sweet.... n/m

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 9/1/11 2:05pm
Msg #396008

Ask Cheryl Elliot.

Reply by Stephanie Santiago on 9/1/11 2:53pm
Msg #396011

...link to Cheryl Elliot's website in response....

http://www.101livescan.com/