I'm a retired network consultant, and have been recommending Dell computers for the past 17 years for my small business clients. However, I ALWAYS purchase Optiplex desktop computers - NEVER Inspirons! The Dell Optiplex line doesn;t have all the "crapware" extra software that the consumer-grade PCs have, and have much better construction and materials. They also carry better warranties.Same for HP brands - there's a business grade and a consumer grade, and you can readily tell the difference.
If you buy Dell computers online, go to "For Small and Home Office" or "For Small & Medium Business" - not "for Home."
One final note: I have never gone wrong buying from Dell Outlet (www.dell.com/outlet). Same warranty as brand-new, but lower prices. Selection varies by the minute.
Buy the right Dell - Optiplex
I'm a retired network consultant, and have been recommending Dell computers for the past 17 years for my small business clients. However, I ALWAYS purchase Optiplex desktop computers - NEVER Inspirons! The Dell Optiplex line doesn;t have all the "crapware" extra software that the consumer-grade PCs have, and have much better construction and materials. They also carry better warranties.Same for HP brands - there's a business grade and a consumer grade, and you can readily tell the difference.
If you buy Dell computers online, go to "For Small and Home Office" or "For Small & Medium Business" - not "for Home."
One final note: I have never gone wrong buying from Dell Outlet (www.dell.com/outlet). Same warranty as brand-new, but lower prices. Selection varies by the minute.