Bargain Computers: Consider Dell Outlet

[headingout]

I recently bought a certified refurbished laptop through Dell's Outlet and thought I'd share the experience, for what it's worth. As a software engineer I generally buy higher-end business machines, from the major companies, with a service contract etc. I've owned dozens of computers over the years, all brands, but lean to Dell. This is the first time I've bought through their outlet. I got a Latitude that would have cost about $1700 new for around $1000. It carries the full new-machine warranty, which I already had to use it because the power supply arrived with a broken LED. Dell replaced that in 2 days, no problem. The machine also had one very minor cosmetic flaw, but has run like a champ for 2 weeks now. I actually prefered shopping on the Outlet because all the machines are preconfigured -- no wading through endless configuration screens. And there are lots of good deals ready to ship immediately. Recommended if you are in the market....

 

[bbbamI]

Thanks...this is rather timely since I'm considering getting a laptop...

 

[Khan]

I got a laptop from them a few years ago, only problem I noticed was it's missing a pixel.

 

[Moemg]

I bought a brand new Dell Laptop for $499 at Best buy . It's pretty basic but I have no need for a high end machine . I noticed tons of great deals at Circuit City and Best Buy when I was shopping for one recently .

 

[REWahoo]

Note that Dell has two separate Dell Outlet websites:

Dell Outlet Home & Home Office

Dell Outlet Business & Education

You don't have to be a business or have a business account to shop the business outlet site.

The Dell Vostro and other business laptops (not loaded down with gobs of trial software) are only available on the business site. I purchased a "previously ordered new" (see the websites for definition) Vostro a few months back and have been very happy with it.

 

[headingout]

Thanks for adding those links. The Vostros look like nice machines to me, and the lean disk images (without the trialware), are a big plus.

 

[hobbes44]

I got a desktop system from the Outlet. Great price, and I couldn't find any indication it had ever been used (or even touched!) before I got it. Been running like a champ for 3 years now...

 

[2soon2tell]

REW

Which Dell Vostro did you purchase? My son recently "confiscated" my Vostro 1420 laptop so I may have to concede defeat and buy myself a Christmas present.

2soon

 

[REWahoo]

Which Dell Vostro did you purchase?

I purchased the basic model - the Vostro 1000. It is used by DW around the house and me on the road to [-]feed my forum addiction[/-] surf the net. Don't know how well it would do for games and serious spreadsheet work, but it has been great for how I use it.