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Touch Screens as an option on Notebooks, Netbooks, and Desktops...
Oct 19, 2009
17 Votes
Status: Partially Implemented
With the recent release of Windows 7 there is a built in fuction for touch screen navigation through windows that has been catching on within the past few years. The Studio One and the Latitude Tablit has been a few of Dell's introductions to this technology. I would like to see touch intagration options for LCD descktop screens as well as Notebook and Netbooks. I would also like to see the LED backlighting within these desings because of green reasons. Status Update Please check out the MultiTouch Laptops and Desktops here
Categories: Desktops and Laptops, Sales Strategies, Netbooks,
Sell ARM based systems
Mar 22, 2010
10 Votes
Status: Partially Implemented
Intel based systems are power hungry and with rising energy costs, many people are realizing that they do not need power hungry Intel based systems and they would be happy to move to systems using alternative ISAs. In the past, computer companies such as Dell had to sell Intel-based systems because Windows required it, but the success Dell has had with Linux (and the fact that I am typing this on a Dell laptop running Gentoo Linux) shows that people do not need Windows anymore. Power is becoming an ever growing concern in many places.Laptops, netbooks, datacenters and embedded systems are all places where power consumption is key. I had a Dell Inspiron 4000 in 2000 and I loved it because it had a dual-battery feature that gave me an 8 hour battery life. When I purchased a Dell Inspiron E1705 in 2006 because of the experience I had with my previous Dell laptop, I noticed the difference in battery life immediately and I have been very disappointed. Improvements in operating systems has improved the situation, where I can manage to get a 3 hour battery life, but still, that is a far cry form the 8 hour battery life where I could go someone, work all day on something and not need to plug my system into a power outlet once. Netbooks, which tend to have lower power requirements and corresponding good battery life have become very popular because of this. While a market for high-end systems that use enormous amounts of energy certainly exists, it is quite small compared to the mainstream, which Dell's offerings have not targeted well since Dell abandoned the energy efficiency of the Inspiron 4000. Another example of this is the sheevaplug, which has become quite popular among hobbyists:http://www.openplug.org/The sheevaplug is an embedded system, but it is being targetted for datacenters, and as virtualization becomes more persuasive, systems like it that have enormous numbers of computational cores will begin to phase out existing Intel-based systems.My proposal for Dell is simple. In each product segment where power consumption is a concern (netbook, laptop, desktop, datacenter) offer a system that is based on the ARM architecture. Nvidia has a chip called the Tegra 2 which would be excellent for netbooks and laptops:http://www.anandtech.com/gadgets/showdoc.aspx?i=3714&p=1The laptops could run either some flavor of Linux (likely Ubuntu as Dell already offers it) or Google Chrome OS. Budget desktops could be produced with the Tegra 2 as well. Google is said to be designing a Google Chrome Netbook based on the Tegra 2, which would likely harm Dell's business should Dell not produce a similar product:http://gadgets.softpedia.com/news/Google-Chrome-Netbook-to-Feature-NVIDIA-Tegra-2-Chipset-7022-01.htmlFor datacenters, Dell could license the ARM architecture, have its engineers design a multicore chip (with an accompanying chipset) suitable for server virtualization and contract TSMC to produce the chips. Dell could then cheaply produce servers for tomorrow's datacenter, running Linux with network cards installed that have hardware acceleration support for virtualization. Anandtech has an article on one such network card that Dell could use, which would enable Dell to produce systems that will replace dozens of others:http://www.anandtech.com/IT/showdoc.aspx?i=3759I realize that the idea of having a single server that replaces many others would likely be detrimental to other areas of Dell's business, but this is the future and if Dell does not do it, some other company will and Dell will lose far more business in the long run than they would if they produced such a product themselves.In summary, I believe Dell should offer ARM-based laptops, netbooks, desktops and servers (intended for datacenters). A single good quality product in each segment designed and marketed for low-power and low-cost to test the waters would be sufficient. I imagine that if Dell were to bring ARM-based systems to market, even as a trial to test the market demand, your company would have such success that you would want to replace some of your existing product lines outright with ARM-based systems.Status Update: This idea has been partially implemented with the announcement of the "Copper" ARM server. Thank you for posting.
Categories: Linux, Operating Systems, Sales Strategies,
Pre-Installed Linux | Ubuntu | Fedora | OpenSUSE | Multi-Boot
Feb 17, 2007
10406 Votes
Status: Partially Implemented
Offer the 3 top free Linux versions for free pre-installation on all Dell PCs. Quality free and open source software drastically lowers the cost of new PCs, and helps prevent software piracy. For example OpenOffice.org, the Microsoft Office alternative, can shave hundreds of dollars off the price of a new PC. Cast your vote for OpenOffice and other free software. Offer easy multi-boot options with Windows Vista, Windows XP, or NO Windows (yes, Linux can entirely replace Windows!) Offer trade-ins and Linux CDs for older model Dell PCs. Cast your vote for the mini Linux Dell PC and the Universal Education Dell PC, both utilizing free software. Would you try Linux if it were this easy? CHOICE is what consumers want on their new PCs, not annoying surprise circus-ware (the typical smattering of confusing 3rd party popup-infested software found on most new Dell PCs). Quality free and open source software is well behaved, and may be legally pre-installed on PCs, and legally shared with friends and family, sharing is encouraged! Cast your vote for consumer CHOICE and public transparency at Dell. Status Update Please take a look at www.dell.com/open for linux options on the Inspiron.
Categories: Desktops and Laptops, Linux, Sales Strategies,
Sell Linux PCs Worldwide - not only the United States
May 2, 2007
5713 Votes
Status: Partially Implemented
Dell has now decided to sell computers with Linux pre-installed. GREAT MOVE! But for the moment, it only concerns the US... Here outside the US, we can't wait to buy a pre-installed Linux Dell PC! Please sell Linux PCs worldwide! Status Update Check out the details on Dell Linux systems worldwide!
Categories: Desktops and Laptops, Linux, Sales Strategies,
Make the dell ubuntu models available through the main webpage
Jun 19, 2007
3905 Votes
Status: Under Review
Instead of having the model listings on a different webpage ( www.dell.com/open) have these models available from the product search you have on the main page or a link available through the main page (www.dell.com) When I go to dell.com and I search for the product model numbers I never can find them I have to go to the other page and then I see it. The only thing I saw on the main page is a small flash ad which then takes you to the page. Why cant you place these models with the other models on your page......... Status Update
Categories: Dell Web Site, Linux, Sales Strategies,
No OS Preloaded
Feb 17, 2007
8107 Votes
Status: Partially Implemented
I have a XP Pro retail copy, will soon buy retail vista, I also like Linux: Make WINDOWS-FREE, and OS-Free an option for more than just expensive business lines. Status Update Dell has systems available that do not have an OS pre-loaded called N-Series line. You can check them out at www.dell.com/nseries.
Categories: Linux, Operating Systems, Sales Strategies,
Allow Anti-Virus as Optional
Sep 21, 2007
310 Votes
Status: Partially Implemented
Some purchasers already have subscriptions to anti-virus products that can be ported to new systems. Not having a 'no anti-virus' option on every system order page forces those users to essentially buy two licenses when only one machine will be used. Status Update: Please see bill_b's comment for further details.
Categories: Sales Strategies, Software,
Avoid Glare On Screens and Notebook Frames
Feb 20, 2007
1325 Votes
Status: Under Review
Glare and reflection from high glare screens, screen frames, and notebook computers is annoying and distract from function and use. In stores, this may be a marketing ploy. Consumers may not fully understand the problem of glare. Online sellers like Dell should inform buyers when shopping whether the screen and case are "glare" or "nonglare." When "nonglare" was introduced to television, shoppers considered it an advantage worthy of extra expense. In the art world, nonglare glass is considered worthy of extra expense. How did we ever get glossy screens? Dell should offer customers a choice between "glare" and "nonglare." Status Update: This Idea is currently Under Review as noted by bill_b. Please be patient during this process as we are limited in what we can share at this time. Thanks for posting!
Categories: Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops, Sales Strategies,
Anodized Aluminum Option for all Dell laptops
Jan 10, 2011
21 Votes
Status: Partially Implemented
I think Dell should offer an anodized aluminum option for all of their laptops as an additonal upgrade.. ex. Inspiron 15 Regular : Starting Price $399.99(idk if actual price it is just an example). Inspiron 15 Anodized Aluminum: Price $449.99(or whatever price) An anodized aluminum laptop allows for better build quality, and durability because most laptops need this kind of duribility for the people who want to travel with their laptop a lot. It will also make customers happier because they won't have to pay as much as a business laptop for durability and lower tech specs for the same price. Status Update: Please see bill_b's comment for further details. Thanks for posting!
Categories: Laptops, New Product Ideas, Sales Strategies,
Sell more desktops without monitors, keyboards, etc
Feb 16, 2007
1518 Votes
Status: Partially Implemented
Make it an option to not get things people may already have when upgrading a PC such as monitors, mouse, keyboard. This would be good environmentally and save people some money if they already have theae things and will not be keeping the old PC. Status Update Please see chris_m's comment
Categories: Desktops, Environment, Sales Strategies,