To me, the software that comes installed on a laptop is as relevant as the "special offer on peripherals and laptop bags" pamphlets in the box; immediately disc

To me, the software that comes installed on a laptop is as relevant as the "special offer on peripherals and laptop bags" pamphlets in the box; immediately discarded without a look. It's the hardware that counts and to date Dell and Lenovo have been pretty consistent in offering solid corporate hardware. So personally I would buy Lenovo hardware particularly if payments made to them for including the irrelevant crap actually knocks a few dollars off the retail price!