The answer is yes. Lease return computers are the best value for your dollar.

Companies lease computers rather than purchase them because of the tax advantages. Lease payments can generally be expensed entirely while purchases need to be depreciated over 60 months. For that reason the vast majority of computer equipment used by big business is leased not bought. And that is great news for you.

When a company agrees to lease an Optiplex desktop from Dell it is for a predetermined period of time, most often 24 months. So the computers are not replaced because they are out dated or unable to complete the task they were intended for. They are replaced because their time is up.

These corporations send the lease return computers back to Dell and Dell sells them to computer dealers across the US. These used computer dealers in turn sell them to the public. The resulting savings is tremendous. A laptop that retailed for as much as $1300 when new 24 months ago may sell for less than $400 now. Best of all, these are the commercial grade computers and laptops. 95% of the Dell off lease equipment is Precision, Latitude and Optiplex. The crem della crem so to speak.

Imagine you could by a 24 month old company car for 70% off. Who wouldn’t jump on that deal. But like a used car the warranty on a computer is important. Be sure to make your purchase from a reputable dealer that offers a complete year long warranty, and always be sure the used equipment you buy is Dell.

So thanks to Uncle Sam and the IRS, lease return Dell computers ARE a great deal.