I have purchased all my computers from the Dell Outlet for the last 6-7 years, starting with a Latitude 7280 in 2017. My experience is somewhat limited, because I use Latitude 7000-series exclusively, and both model lines are known for high quality. I also purchase "Like New Refurbished" with the full 3-year onsite warranty. The Outlet allows me to buy high-end ($2000-2500) Latitudes at reasonable prices ($1000-1500). I have had a good experience with the half dozen Latitudes I've bought from the Outlet. I am looking to pick up a 16" Dell Pro Premium this fall, and I will lbe using the Outlet. I wonder if the complaints are about "Dell Refurbished", a Dell Financial Outlet that sells used 3-5 year old off-lease corporate computers. I've read complaints about that outlet, but Dell Refurbished and the Dell Outlet are distinct. More on reddit.com

Use Rakuten to get an 2% + $40 rebate (that's $79)

If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up through this link to receive the additional $40 rebate on any purchase you make using Rakuten within 90 days.

The bonus is normally $30, but if you sign up between now and 11/18 you'll lock in the bigger $40 bonus (so you can use it on any Lenovo, Dell, HP, ebay, or Walmart deal that pops up through the end of the big holiday period).

With the bonus the net price is effectively $1367 plus tax after rebate.

If you're unfamiliar with Rakuten, here's a little tutorial showing how to use it.

American Express, CapitalOne, and Chase cardholders may be able to activate additional cash back with their cards - check your respective rewards portals (Dell outlet purchases should code as general dell.com purchases, and qualify for the same "spend $XX, get $XX cash back" offers).

Models with 32 GB of RAM are also available at the link above for ~$100 more.

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have bought several in the past 8 years or so; as upgrades mostly, or with a new desktop (also via the Outlet). first a 22-inch oddball back in 2014, then a U2415 for Wife's new machine in 2018. dual U2717D displays in early 2020, although bought separately months apart. the latest was a S3221QS at end of last year. that was my first non-Ultrasharp, but reviews seemed fair and the deal was a steal. they have always been pristine out of the box, sometimes basically new (some Outlet inventory is "overstock"), and none have ever failed or needed exchange or repair. except for the 22 all are in active service today.

all my experiences with the Outlet, since i started shopping it in 2006, have been perfectly fine to just damn wonderful. any device that disappointed would have done so if i had bought new; used/refurbished condition was never a factor. for displays, the price just cannot be beat, especially for an Ultrasharp monitor. there are often extra discount codes so you can stretch the savings further, into a bigger or better display or just simply save more money.

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i was just looking into this last night. apparently, scratch & dent products are certified refurbished WITH some kind of aesthetic issue:

http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/22/campaigns/why-dell-outlet-usdfh

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