1-Hi.
2-I don't remember when was the 1st time I heard or see any product by Dell. My first laptop is a Dell Latitude C640 which my Dad gave to me.
3-Built like a tank, except the power adapter cable, battery, keyboard and touch pad. I still use it(2011).
4-From that experience, I target that my next laptop will be a Dell also.
5-Here in my country, Dell is consider to be a superior brand. But not anymore.
