Dell's final shipping days before Christmas confirmed for XPS laptops, Alienware, and more

We learned the hard way last year that the closer we get to Christmas, the more online stores struggle to keep up with shipping dates. Luckily, Dell's online store has released a schedule detailing exactly when you should get your orders in if you expect the products by a certain date. That's a huge benefit considering Dell has been one of the best places to shop for electronics deals this holiday season.
Probably the most important date listed here is today. Today, Dec. 15, is the last day you can order something through Dell.com, use a standard delivery method, and expect to get it before Christmas. Starting tomorrow, you will need to upgrade to a faster delivery method, which means you'll generally have to pay a bit more.
Here are some of the best Dell deals going on right now, which includes laptops, desktops, monitors, and other accessories.
This section contains every single deal currently available on the XPS brand, whether that means a laptop like the New XPS 13 or a prebuilt gaming desktop like the XPS Special Edition. You can save hundreds on this page alone, and the deals are regularly shifting so there's always something new worth checking out.
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Dell sells a whole lot more than just computers and monitors. You can also find deals on other electronics like the Google Nest video doorbell, Arlo security cameras, or even Fitbit fitness trackers. This is the section just for that, and it includes sales that rotate regularly so check back.
The final date to order from Dell and get your gift before Christmas is Tuesday, Dec. 22. You'll have to pay for Express Delivery, which is often $25 or more, to get it before the big day. But at least you can still make some last minute purchases if you need to.
Avoid that extra shipping fee and order something today before 3 p.m. Eastern for the tech savvy loved ones in your life.
Since we're on the subject, Dell also has a very generous return policy for the holidays. Any purchases made between now and December 25 are eligible for a full refund and free return shipping as long as it's done before January 15 or within 30 days of the product's invoice. That's a nice security blanket in case something goes wrong.
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J.D. Levite has been in the deals game since 2012. He has posted daily deals at Gizmodo, The Wirecutter, The Sweethome, and now covers deals for Android Central, iMore, and Windows Central. He was there for the first Prime Day and has braved the full force of Black Friday. If you cut him, he bleeds savings. But don't try it for real. That's a metaphor.