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XPS 15x edition

Posted by: Win7Dev

Status: New

May 24, 2012

We have a z (ultrathin) edition for the XPS line, now we need a performance line with good screens and good graphics. Dell, I'm sorry to say this, but your multimedia laptops stink right now. Competitors, without saying any names, are offering much cheaper and better options for multimedia and content creation. You need a new laptop for the summer that is a performance machine. Not an alienware, because those look tacky for professionals, but a nice sleek looking XPS laptop that packs the performance needed to do real work while remaining mobile. Clients will be impressed when looking at a nice full HD display with an edge to edge screen, and you will feel good knowing that your computer is lagging trying to load a 4gb video for others to watch. So here are the specs I would love to see, and have seen similar specs from other competitors: Processor: Core i5 / i7 3xxx w/quad core options Memory: 4gb/1 Dimm, max 16gb (don't offer 6gb, its a waste, only offer 4gb, 8gb, or 16gb, only use 4gb cards) Graphics Card: nvidia gt 640m / gt 650m / gtx 660m Screen: edge to edge 15.6" 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 display (do NOT even think about a low resolution screen, 1600x900 min) Keyboard: Backlit, chiclet style is fine, no complaints about that Connectivity: bluetooth 3+, Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 a/b/g/n or better wifi card Ports/misc: 4 x USB 3.0, SD card reader, slot load cd/dvd+-rw burner, 2mp+ webcam and mic, finger print reader Battery: 9 cell compact battery that doesn't stick out of the laptop casing, should be flush with bottom Other comments: Just make a new 15" XPS slightly thicker than the 15z without any of the cheap plastic parts, use magnesium or aircraft grade aluminum and give it premium graphics, not the cheap lousy performing ones. It is very easy to put high performance graphics cards into a 15" laptop. You had the alienware mx11 that had decent graphics, so you should have no trouble making an XPS with performance either.

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<3 my Ubuntu Vostro

Posted by: robindarby

Status: Acknowledged

May 24, 2012

Currently using my Dell installed Ubuntu Vostro and it's great for development!I'm a perl/apache web site developer and I dabble a bit on the mobile side (IOS & Android); It's a fantastic little device (the laptop), we would have gotten more but could never find them again?Anyways, the only thing I'd change would be to add another 2Gb of RAM (came with 2Gb installed).Not really fussed about GFX (as long as it isn't geen-screen :), most of my day is spent in the terminal with VI or Eclipse.Someone (i forget who) released a hardware accelerated version of the Android sim, that would be nice. 

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"dual" laptop

Posted by: mature

Status: Acknowledged

May 24, 2012

I read that Dell is busy developing new generation of “touch screen” laptops for Windows 8. What about combining two touch screen laptops (actually two of their screens/"one piece" laptops) into a “dual” laptop. One could serve as a cover and/or keyboard for the other . They could be joined in whatever fashion is considered the best (hinges ?, slide-in joint ? ball joint, etc) and along shorter/longer/ whatever side but could also be separated into two independent one piece/screen laptops. And connected with a cable if required?The idea could also be applicable to pads like IPads. Not a new idea??? 

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Display Resolution >1366px

Posted by: nithdi

Status: Acknowledged

May 8, 2012

Hello Dell,first let me say: Thanks for giving people the chance to participate in your product development and for this great idea of a developer Ultrabook.My idea is simple: Give us better display with higher resolution.If I want to develop on a laptop with this lowcost 1366*768px resolution, I don't need to spend 900$+ to do this. So to make it short: PLEASE give us a matte display with a resolution of at least 1600*900px.Thank you.

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Project Sputnik Personal Requirements

Posted by: unfriendlymoose

Status: Acknowledged

May 23, 2012

First of all I am so greatful that Dell is even considering creating a Ubuntu-based laptop. It truley has refreshed my view and my peer's views of Dell. I believe when creating a Ubuntu or other Linux distrobution based laptop it is most important to have the friendliest drivers available, especially when it comes to graphics, battery, hardware buttons and the touchpad. It is also important for the drivers to be easily accessed, which means having a web page with download links or even a  application for download in the Ubuntu app store. It would also be great if Dell could work closely with Canonical to assure smooth software updates.  Also I, as well as many other people would prefer a near stock experience. I would suggest staying with Unity as it is a user-friendly enviornment and is now strongly supported ( If users really wanted they can switch  distrobutions themselves).  When it comes to hardware, I think most developers and users would prefer a portable, sleek laptop. Possibly a variant of the Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook. The Dell XPS 13 all ready has a great design as it is light weight and sturdy with the carbon fiber. I also love the XPS 13 due to backlit, and responsive keyboard. The only issue I see with the XPS 13 is the lack of a better screen ( poor resolution and no options for matte)  I also see little to no need for more than 4GB of RAM and a minimum of 128GB SSD. It is extremely important for the hardware to have a large multitouch trackpad as it is practically standard. Again is important for the trackpad to have full multitouch driver support. If possible a dedicated graphics card would be preferred but is not a neccesity (if the integrated graphics drivers work properally.) If dedicated graphics are not possible, the Ivy Bridge graphics optomized for the upcoming Ultrabooks would be amazing as they allow better battery life and better graphic performance. Finally it would be beneficial if Dell aided Canonical in a campaign to bring more developers to the Ubuntu App store.Thank you so much for listening to my ideas: - Darren ( UnfriendlyMoose on Twitter) P.S. I would be willing to pilot test upcoming hardware. 

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Fully Support the Computers Processor

Posted by: gibsont

Status: Acknowledged

May 24, 2012

An XPS400 that comes with a Pentium D 940 processor is able to process either 32-bit or 64-bit data, however I was surprised to learn that Dell does not have any drivers that are compatible with the 64-bit capability of this processor - seems very short sighted to me.  What is up with Dell - VERY poor support for what it sells!

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