I have bought desktops and laptops from Dell Outlet since 2004 or so. I have been working in Iraq all that time. I generally keep my laptops two years and then give them to our church. I travel with them and they are exposed to the dust and heat and other elements here. I have never had one fail. I have bought them for 3 kids in college and for my wife’s business. We have never had a problem with any of them that was not fixed quickly. I have personally never had a problem with any of mine. The Outlet machines come with the normal Dell warranty but I always upgrade to the complete care. I do not see any difference between the outlet pcs and the brand new ones except for the price. I am an IT professional here and the Army uses Dell, so I do get to evaluate and pick the models I like before I decide which one to buy.
Thank you for your service to our country.
I appreciate your advice. Judging by the advice provided on this thread, I will most likely purchase a XPS. Do you have any more suggestions? What about spills?
Praying for your safe return home.
TJI