I have an XPS 9560 and yeah the build quality ain't great. Had to replace the motherboard and battery after two years, and while the lid is aluminum, the bottom is not, so if you have it hanging over the edge of a desktop or a non flat surface, it flexes enough that the touchpad button no longer registers. These issues might be resolved in newer models but I probably wouldn't go with a Dell again, unless it turns out that they are the best of the worst after a comparison.