I have owned a few dells and the only reason I own the one that I do now (bought 2 weeks ago) was because I have had great experience's with Dell. Everyone has a different experience. Though I will say a lot of people I meet that have problems with a brand (not always) but usually user error. To much garabage on there computer, viruses from illegal downloading or porn. If you take care of your computer they seem to last. Plus most people I have found that have problems with dell are the ones who buy the cheap models, I do recommend for anyone buying a computer that you save up and buy one that is atleast over 800$. That doesnt matter on brand. You may get lucky and buy a cheap one and be okay, but then again you may not. You don't see a lot of post of computer issue's on higher end model's on this message board.