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Improved XPS 18

May 15, 2013

Posted By ftw007

1 Vote

Status: Acknowledged

I'm assuming it's going to be refreshed with Haswell/Core 4000 series.  What I more or less require for the high end skus (i5/i7) Iris or Iris Pro graphics Make the dock stand a proper dock with gigabit ethernet, additional monitors, usb ports, etc (or make it an optional more expensive dock/stand) Thunderbolt and/or hdmi/displayport for a second monitor (possibly in the dock) 256 and 512GB ssd options I would like to replace a 17" desktop replacement laptop with the xps 18 tablet/all-in-one.  Laptops are getting smaller these days... and  I like the mobility, but I like larger keyboards and mice so if I can keep a decent screen size (18" vs 13-15" for a nice laptop) and just skip the laptop keyboard/trackpad altogether it seems like a win to me.  I always prefer wired ethernet though (see dock) and use at least one additional monitor (again dock) and do occasionally play some games (iris/iris pro) and do some couch web browsing (tablet).  Ideally I could remove the tablet from the stand/dock without having to unplug all the usb devices/additional monitor(s).  I don't want a usb->hdmi conversion like some of these usb3 docks are doing, I'd much prefer a true external monitor connection.Other nice to haves Possibly a higher res option (like 2560x1600) wacom digitizer

1 Votes | 3 Comments

Categories: Desktops and Laptops, New Product Ideas, Mobile Devices,

idea about mobile phones

May 13, 2013

Posted By zenosinghs

1 Vote

Status: Acknowledged

Now a days..the touch phones are becoming so popular..But the important thing ,is safety..In means.while handling a touch the fullsize of the phone is needed...but while speaking its not neeeded..As people would like to talk for more than hour...so people prefer headphones..but a recent research telling that headphones are very dangerous..because there should be distance between the ear drums and the speech sound...And also the sweat  may spread on the screen of the mble..That may also affect the phones..But without head phone..its too hard to carry the phone near to the ear..because of its size..so what i am telling is why cant we roll the phone into a pen size...I got this idea from seeing a new laptop which could be rolled and put it into a chart box..itz amazing..so we can use this technology for phone..to make it in a better way..

1 Votes | 1 Comment

Categories: New Product Ideas, Mobile Devices,

Remote Power Saver And Evaluation

May 6, 2013

Posted By Brittain

1 Vote

Status: Acknowledged

An increasing amount of homes now have connectivity to the internet, and share their internet within their own home. With the increase in numbers of "Wireless utilities" such as mobiles, printers, HDD's, stereo's, fridges, and other appliances, there is a gap in the power market where I think my product could fit in. I recently swapped my energy supplier and was sent a free gift. The gift was a home energy monitor and proved very useful. With a clip around my incoming power supply (Near fuse box) and a USB charged display I could see exactly how much power my home was consuming at all times.       The product I would like to invent and brainstorm is simple. It is a pass-through plug socket. The device would be plugged into a socket, and an appliance will then be plugged into the invention. No need for it to be oversized should be about the same size as a timer plug. The invention will have the following abilities plugged in:1. A Micro-USB Socket on the bottom (Used to plug into a laptop/Computer for programming of Wi-Fi network presets)2. An Ammeter (Used to digitally record the power useage through the device)3. A Wireless antenna (Used to transmit data to the wireless router and recieve instruction)4. A Flow switch (Remotely or locally controlled to enable/disbale power throughput)5. A small display (LCD)        The product is made of 3 parts:1. The socket previously mentioned2. The software to be described (free downloadable)3. A Mobile App (Free downloadable)Sockets are the only thing purchasable and can be purchased individually or in packs of differing quanities. For example A house owner buys 4 sockets (a starter pack with mains clip and USB lead included). He wraps the clip around his mains input exactly like the ones you recieve from British gas etc. He then chooses 4 appliances he would like to monitor/control. He chooses:1. His Fridge2. His pond3. A living room lamp4. His childs TV.He then downloads (free) the configuration and control software available for the product. On his mobile he downloads a similar more compact version of the software as an app. He then plugs via USB the first of his sockets into his computer. Using the software he is prompted to pick his Wi-Fi network (being picked up by the USB powered socket) and enter his network key. The socket is then greeted on the network and settings are saved to a small memory within the socket. It is allocated a unique id corresponding to the network such as Socket<serial number>. On completion of this he repeats the steps for all 4 sockets.He then places his sockets in situ. On his computer he can now see with the program, all of his sockets readings as they work. Each of the sockets recieves its power from the outlet they are plugged into so require no batteries. They are beaming out constant ammeter info onto the pre-programmed network for their own usage which is picked up by the computer with loaded software on that network (a simple pairing). The software can now be used to monitor the total power useage (by the clip on the mains emitting wi-fi ammeter info) and all sockets within Wi-Fi range. This can be displayed and monitored with lots and lots of tools as it is all read on his personal PC.Using the software he can also remotely turn on/off the socket. This is brilliant for the kids TV at bedtime (no more sneaking the TV on whilst mum and dad arn't watching). The pond has also been programmed using the software to work on a timer. Coming on at 9:00am and off at 6:00pm (except sunday). That is how flexible the software possibilites are.Also, if the man decides to go on holiday he can remotely turn on or off his living room lamp using his mobile app, and an external encrypted port into his wi-fi router protected by username and password. All of this and still monitoring the useage of his fridge in comparison to other fridges measured by other users of the software all over the world. Brilliant for encouraging true power reading consumer tests when appliances can be named on the software eg.Socket 1 = "Samsung EPL500C 42"HDTV". Does it really run at only 200W in the average home. Data can be collected and collated centrally using the internet connection connected to the PC or mobile.Lastly is the ability to expenentually expand on the power monitoring. More sockets can be purchased at any time and just be programmed to join the network. With no maximum capacity and ever shrinking technology, the scope is available to incorporate this product smaller and smaller into different designs and styles to suit many different houses and tastes.Please let me know if this has made you think. It certainly made me think.[Personal information redacted by moderator]

1 Votes | 2 Comments

Categories: Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Software, Mobile Devices,

Bushwalker's tablet

May 6, 2013

Posted By Meldt

1 Vote

Status: Acknowledged

I need a 7 or 8 inch tablet with internal WIFI, SIM card for 3G/4G, and genuine GPS facility for bushwalking and historical research.  Dongles are too fragile to use on the move and triangulation GPS is useless outside mobile coverage areas.  Smart phone screens are too small for accurate off-road navigation.

1 Votes | 1 Comment

Categories: New Product Ideas, Mobile Devices,