I didn't think it was possible for Dell to stuff any more garbage on a computer (forced install of Acrobat, anti-virus, AOL, etc.), but I guess I was wrong. It turns out that Dell partnered up to install Lojack on every single laptop they sell. That is not an insignificant number of laptops. They also force the $49.99 purchase price of the Lojack system to have it installed and activated. Of course that's just for one year of service.

For the first time ever, I just cancelled a Dell laptop order (that was due to be shipped to me next week). I'm sure my measly order means nothing to them, but I am now fed up with being forced to pay for garbage like this when I don't want or need it, and didn't order it. Any recommendations for a real nice dual core, development-class laptop for around $1200?