Agreed, but don't expect that to happen on a 13.3" computer.
This is the problem with 16:9 aspect ratios. Earlier, Dell made 14.1" laptops with screen resolutions of 1440x900. I think that would have been much better than the current UltraBook, but don't expect Dell to do it.
I like the idea, but there are two gripes I have with it:
(1) I think Dell might use this download program in order to not include reinstallation media with the computer itself. Instead of making people download the OS, Dell should include a CD/DVD in the box. (I don't object to this ISO idea IF Dell doesn't toy around with actual hard-copy media.)
(2) These ISO files, if this idea is implemented, should NOT include any new version of Internet Explorer. Dell should have a policy of not adding any extra (non-OS/non-driver) software, not even IE unless it's the version bundled with the OS.
Also, I don't think Microsoft will agree to this plan, although that's not a personal issue so much as it is an obstacle to implementation.
The problem here is that Dell most definitely shouldn't focus on thickness for XPS (or Precision). While thin and light is certainly OK, it generally means worse hardware, which is unacceptable for these models, as they're meant as "performance" lines (it's even part of XPS's name, eXtreme Performance Systems). So, what SKisaGooner said. (Also, I'm not sold on the touchpad, or the keyboard for that matter, on the HP)
However, I agree wholeheartedly that Dell should ditch wedge designs.
Well, soon I'll have to edit my idea a bit. 2 days from now, and the time elapsed since the last Ideas in Action update will be 9 months! That's 3 quarters of a year!
Oh, wait, we can't edit our own stuff now, not even comments! That reminds me, how many requests have there been to bring back the edit feature?
Well, at least we have Dell admitting that IdeaStorm isn't all that active. Which is a good thing, because it's the first step toward actually solving the problem...:)
The interesting thing when I got my Inspiron XPS Generation 2 notebook PC a few years ago, is that I remember that there was actually a rather small amount of plastic wrap.
Well, the idea "No more plastic wrap" is somewhat impossible, I mean, Dell cannot eliminate plastic wrap completely. Though I do agree that the amount used can probably be decreased.
Display Resolution >1366px
Mon May 21 20:31:31 GMT 2012 - May 21, 2012
Posted By: winoffice
This is the problem with 16:9 aspect ratios. Earlier, Dell made 14.1" laptops with screen resolutions of 1440x900. I think that would have been much better than the current UltraBook, but don't expect Dell to do it.
Make Dell Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 .iso Files Available to Download
Thu Jan 12 22:02:13 GMT 2012 - Jan 12, 2012
Posted By: winoffice
I like the idea, but there are two gripes I have with it:
(1) I think Dell might use this download program in order to not include reinstallation media with the computer itself. Instead of making people download the OS, Dell should include a CD/DVD in the box. (I don't object to this ISO idea IF Dell doesn't toy around with actual hard-copy media.)
(2) These ISO files, if this idea is implemented, should NOT include any new version of Internet Explorer. Dell should have a policy of not adding any extra (non-OS/non-driver) software, not even IE unless it's the version bundled with the OS.
Also, I don't think Microsoft will agree to this plan, although that's not a personal issue so much as it is an obstacle to implementation.
THIN IS IN. GET THAT STRAIGHT DELL.
Fri Apr 01 04:44:34 GMT 2011 - Apr 1, 2011
Posted By: winoffice
However, I agree wholeheartedly that Dell should ditch wedge designs.
IdeaStorm would be more active, and more productive, if Dell itself participated more
Thu Oct 21 02:10:32 GMT 2010 - Oct 21, 2010
Posted By: winoffice
Oh, wait, we can't edit our own stuff now, not even comments! That reminds me, how many requests have there been to bring back the edit feature?
IdeaStorm would be more active, and more productive, if Dell itself participated more
Thu Oct 07 17:44:20 GMT 2010 - Oct 7, 2010
Posted By: winoffice
smaller screens more available
Wed Jul 01 19:57:44 GMT 2009 - Jul 1, 2009
Posted By: winoffice
Finally Dell offers a 12.1" Vostro here in the US. Now, if only they offered a 14.1" model....
Studio 14 (without the z): INCLUDE OPTICAL DRIVE DVD/CD
Thu Jun 04 02:19:06 GMT 2009 - Jun 4, 2009
Posted By: winoffice
Although it is really a duplicate, I voted up anyway.
No more plastic wrap, please
Mon Apr 06 16:31:17 GMT 2009 - Apr 6, 2009
Posted By: winoffice
No more plastic wrap, please
Mon Apr 06 16:28:58 GMT 2009 - Apr 6, 2009
Posted By: winoffice
Design & Form Factor
Wed Feb 04 23:57:55 GMT 2009 - Feb 4, 2009
Posted By: winoffice