Originally Posted by casual observer

I could be wrong, but I think Delta or Dell doesn't care if I return it or not. The Buyback amount was $175. I think they are advertising the $175 deduction just so those that haven't turned them in by 12/31 don't get surprised and complain when they see it deducted in their Feb paycheck.

I honestly don't know what they mean by 'rendered unusable'. I imagine no matter what, it will power up and I could use the off-line functions. I don't know if I can get software updates or continue to use it to connect to the internet. I assume the flight operations content will be wiped and it will be rendered unusable for flight operations.

If it's unusable, in regards to getting updates or connecting to the internet (or if it's somehow material that either Dell or Delta would rather have it than my $175) I'll wrap it up and send it in by the 31st.

If I can still use it to surf, and if it doesn't matter to Delta, I'd rather keep it.