No direct experience of the Dell, but it's a Samsung ML-1610 in disguise. I've had good experiences with both Samsung and Brother.
Depending on your location, the Samsung ML-2250 may be a similar price, and it's way cheaper per page. I've got a Brother 5250DN right now.
Edit: Just checked the Brother specs: generally higher, but the clincher for me would simply be the true paper tray on the Brother.
Last edited by Bushfiva; 15th Mar 2008 at 00:57.