The package wasn’t at my entrance too, it was just on the sidewalk 😕

Fwiw, this is the only time the UPS driver has left the package in that spot. Normally it’s right next to the front door.

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    Everyone is suggesting Dell, and I agree, with one caveat:

    Order from their business division. Those machines are designed not to be a hassle, because they want return business customers. Dell business machines have no bloat, and consumer-grade extras often come as standard features on business machines. Just better all-around, even the designs.

    Only catch is, you need a business license to order this way, or a friend with one.

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      I don’t have my own business, but my workplace allows us to buy personal products through some of their suppliers like Zones and CDW, using the company’s corporate discount (but paying with our own personal credit card). I wonder if that’d be sufficent to order a Dell business laptop. They usually use Lenovo ThinkPads, but might also have a business Dell account or rep I can order through directly… I’ll have to check.

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        No, I am not sure, and I should have been clearer about my information being quite dated. Apologies for that, and for taking 3 months to reply (voluntary internet vacation).

        In 2005, when I worked in purchasing, we needed a business license to order their business machines, and they were serious about it. But, e-commerce has changed drastically since then, when the only way to order was through the Dell website. Not surprised they’re on Amazon.

        Hopefully, the computers are still better on that side of things. What did you end up getting, and how do you like it?