I would be cautious with Dell, where I work we use Dell exclusively, and in the last year it seems there quality standards have slipped. We don't buy the low end laptops, more of the mid and desktop replacement power machines, and have had an increasing problem with parts like motherboards failing. Our IT folks seem to think Dell has changed their 'mindset" to make it good enough to last until it is off warranty, unlike 5 years ago, when their hardware was considered almost bullet proof.