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Hand held Palmtop (smaller version of a laptop) By diandria64,  Feb 3, 2010

I am a US Army service member and on the way in to work this morning thought of an idea to help deployed troops remain in contact with friends and family and a possible portable, interactive device for healthcare professionals, law enforcement agencies, etc.

The idea is a smaller, more portable version of the laptop or notebook that is the size and design of a Nintendo DSI. The laptop or Palmtop, as I would like to call it, would feature a touch style keyboard that is made useful by a stilette (spelling). The screen would be the same as that of a Nintendo DSI or maybe a tad bit wider and include a camera for interactive live chat. This type of device would allow deployed service members who are not able to make it to communication centers during down times to communicate with family members, friends and other service members. Also, unit commands would be able to portably transport the device into theater and communicate with command centers in garrison without having to transport heavy, bulky equipment. Medical professionals can communicate with each other while at emergency scenes, in patient rooms, etc.  A USB port should also be made available to download received messages and pictures.
diandria6420.0
  Wed Feb 03 13:30:59 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  Laptops  Healthcare and Life Sciences  
Status:Acknowledged


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Tell us what WiFi chipset a laptop has. By tonyb2006,  Aug 29, 2007

Tell us the WiFi chipset used in a laptop before we buy it so we know if the WiFi chipset supports a feature we want, or if it supports Linux or another operating system that we intend to use. The WiFi chipset being like "Intel ipw2200" or "Broadcom BCM4306", or "Ralink rt2500".
DELL/ Status Update
tonyb200616090.0
  Wed Aug 29 14:29:53 GMT 2007
Comments: 21
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  Laptops  
Status:Under Review


Dell Mobile Phone By Ashividia,  Jan 23, 2010

This idea is abt wat it would take to make next Dell mobile (christened the DELL CeLL) the iPhone killer... Dell has to undrstnd tht it has to be the EYE CATCHER in the over-populated  market to garner a big market share. With the likes of Google, HTC heating up the space DELL has to throw in a TOUGH NUT TO CRACK.

The below is the DELL CeLL tht i aspire.....Lets start with product inside out:

Chipset: OPTION 1: A Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8250 (atleast is A MUST) or better if the latest QSD8672 with two CPU cores running at up to 1.5 GHz & 45nm technology.

OPTION 2: Alternatively, depending on cost & company tie-ups Texas Instruments OMAP3630 (which has the 45 nm 720 MHz ARM Cortex A8 + PowerVR SGX530 GPU) or if we are a bit more ambitious the OMAP3640 with 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 + PowerVR SGX530 GPU can be used.

MEMORY: RAM / ROM: Atleast 512MB (RAM & ROM)

Internal Storage Memory: 4GB / 16GB / 32GB variants (So pricing in ascending order)
Card Slot: microSD up to 32GB

DISPLAY: 3.7” (480 x 800 pixels) AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (if ambitious 4.0” would be better)

 NETWORK SUPPORT:

3G: HSDPA 1700 / 2100 / 900 (HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps)

GPRS: Class 10 or 12 (anything would do)

Edge: Class 10 or 12 (anything would do)

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g

Bluetooth: v2.1 with A2DP

\GPS: GPS with A-GPS support (with Nav software)

USB: microUSB v2.0

CAMERA:
Primary: Atleast a 5 MP (with dual LED flash) & secondary VGA camera
(features like: face detection, smile detection, touch focus, image stabilization & geo-tagging) Video capability: Atleast D1 (720x480 pixels)@minimum 20fps

SOUND / MUSIC: Makes or breaks a phone...!!!!
3.5 mm audio jack with stereo speakers which support Virtual 5.1 channel Dolby surround. Besides, Active noise cancellation with dedicated microphone also required.

MP3 / WMA / WAV / RA / AAC / M4A music player

AVI (DiVX / XviD) / WMV / RV / MP4 / 3GP video player

OS: open source- Android OS, v2.1

BATTERY: Li-Ion 1500 mAh

MESSAGING: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM

APPS: Apart from standard (Calendar, search etc) recommended the following:

Navigation: Google Maps

Digital compass

Skype (option to select what calls to make – cellular or skype)

Youtube

Social networking (Facebook, Twitter etc)

Graphics game like KROLL
 

ADD ONE FEATURES:

Accelerometer sensor

Multi- touch support (IMPORTANT)

Proximity sensor for auto turn-off

Vibration, MP3 ringtones

Stereo FM radio

BROWSER (Mozilla made one exclusive for DELL CeLL)

Java support MIDP 2.0

12. DESIGN: Well here I will be silent because design & aesthetics are DELL’s forte. The ADAMO drolls…!!!!

Hope the guys at Dell take this seriously. Guys the Dell Mini 3i or the Dell Mini 5 are good but not the one tht will leapfrog Dell into the group of serious mobile phone makers. We need a KILLER and NOTHING LESS...!!!! So LETS GET IT OUT DELL

 
Ashividia0.0
  Sun Jan 24 02:38:34 GMT 2010
Comments: 4
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged


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Develop a lightweight integrated router/WiFi/File server/print server By pschachte,  Apr 25, 2007

I believe there is a market for a small, quiet, low power SOHO hub device that handles all networking needs out of the box. Such a device could sit quietly on a shelf or in a closet somewhere and act as the central networking hub for a household or small office. It would have 4 or 8 network ports, either an inbuilt ADSL or cable modem, or perhaps just an upstream network connection, and act as an 802.11g (or n) hub, so it would fill the role of router. It would also have bays for 2 to 4 3.5 inch hard drives, and a couple of USB ports for connecting printers. It would not need very much processing power, so it could use a low cost, low speed, low power CPU. It could be implemented on a low-cost linux base using SAMBA to support file and printer sharing. Bonus points if it also supported either hardware or software RAID. Also bonus points for some kind of in-built automatic backup to one of the installed hard disks, or better still some kind of time machine functionality as in the upcoming MacOS X 10.5. All administration should be done through a simple inbuilt web server as is commonly provided by routers. By putting all the functionality into a single device,the size, cost, and power usage (think green) could be kept down, and a unified view of all networking-related services could be presented to the user.
pschachte300.0
  Thu Apr 26 02:17:41 GMT 2007
Comments: 11
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  Servers and Storage  
Status:Acknowledged


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Complete Techonological Solution proposal for 21st century client base. By rcashby,  Feb 21, 2007

The next big thing to arise out of the major pc and technology vendors should be a complete solution involving three screens and wireless connectivity throughout.

Dell should use a form of induction to eliminate the need for traditional power cables. This is where Dell can lead the way of deployment of innovative products.

The most comprehensive solution would provide the best market motivator.

Included is a photo of a package Dell should sell, marketing to corporate clients, technophiles and new college students.

It consists of a three screen solution. The left-most is a small screen, maybe 3X5 which provides system navigation when placed on the inductive desktop. It is a mouse for the left hand with separate access to OS functionality. You may launch programs, open files or receive notifications on it. It also may have a GSM chip for enhanced mobility options.

The rightmost should be small, maybe 13" and used primarily for document editing, email composition, web browsing and other business-related purposes. It should also have its own CPU so that it may be used in a portable computing capacity.

The Storage solution may also have its own CPU for media playback on the main screen which should be no less than 20" Due to the lower costs of gaming hardware compared to PC graphics alternatives, an XBOX 360 may be used and the main screen can automatically switch between the XBOX and the Portable Component as needed.

r.ashby@cia.com
rcashby70.0
  Wed Feb 21 19:11:43 GMT 2007
Comments: 1
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  Desktops  
Status:Acknowledged


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WWAN for Ubuntu based Laptops and Netbooks By slashdotaccount,  Jun 2, 2009

Please provide WWAN support for Ubuntu based Laptops and Netbooks.
slashdotaccount170.0
  Tue Jun 02 19:58:26 GMT 2009
Comments: 2
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  Laptops  Linux  
Status:Acknowledged


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Scanning Interfering channels By Chantler,  Jan 5, 2010

When I pick up my Bluetooth headset my wireless internet connection drops.  I know this is channel conflict but it seems like there's a lot of wireless signals hitting my home that cause an unstable wireless internet.  It would be useful to have a tool that scans all the frequencies it is recieving and indicate which channel they were using.  The it would be easier to select a channel that is used the least.
Chantler50.0
  Tue Jan 05 18:26:56 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged


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Cell and remote compatability By Barbmole,  Jan 8, 2010

I would like to see a product that is connected to my cell phone that also works as a remote for my TV and my computer, and cooking. So that I don't burn my food while I am watching tv or on the computer.
Barbmole30.0
  Fri Jan 08 18:12:35 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  New Product Ideas  
Status:Acknowledged


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Dell Mini 5 android phone bluetooth headset By Krisbo,  Jan 9, 2010

I was very excited when I saw photos of the Dell Mini 5. These days I find myself using my smartphone more for internet usage than phone calls so I'm all for the big 5" screen.

What I would like is for Dell to design a thin bluetooth headset that could slide into the phone, kind of how the stylus would slide into phones with a resistive touch screen. It could be made to look like part of the design, maybe a round Dell log on the back of the speaker. The headset could have answer and end call buttons and a volume rocker.

If this was a part of the retail Mini 5 I wouldn't hesitate to order one.
Krisbo20.0
  Sat Jan 09 08:35:41 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged


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wimax By dharan,  Jan 10, 2009

provide wimax cards in studio xps notebooks as soon as possible
dharan120.0
  Sun Jan 11 07:19:09 GMT 2009
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  XPS  Studio  
Status:Acknowledged


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WiMAX card available in at least ALL netbooks line By Consul,  Jan 3, 2010

As WiMAX becomes widely available in major cities, not offering the card is certainly a shortcoming comparing to other vendors like Lenovo.

As netbooks are supposed to deliver the best mobility experience, they must find a way to make a WiMAX card to fit under the hood.
Consul50.0
  Sun Jan 03 15:54:03 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  Netbooks  
Status:Acknowledged



  From Storm Session: Mobile Technology Desires
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Closed
Include Hardware h264 acceleration on dell minis By The Kitchen Sink,  Dec 31, 2009

I just noted that the  Broadcom Crystal HD decoder (BCM970012) has been released, as a mini-pcie card, i feel this would be a very useful bit of hardware to have as either an option or standard with atom based notebooks, or any dell system fitted out with a gpu that is unable to offload h264 processing on its own.

With HD youtube videos getting more and more common and in australia with h264 encoded tv broadcasts it means that atom + intel gpu combos are nearing a technological wall.

Review/Preview of the chip and package here:
http://www.anandtech.com/gadgets/showdoc.aspx?i=3701

Along those lines more small mobile solutions with discrete or nvidia/ati chipsets would be good
The Kitchen Sink50.0
  Thu Dec 31 13:42:34 GMT 2009
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged



  From Storm Session: Mobile Technology Desires
200
Closed
Larger screens on mobile phones. By jervis961,  Dec 13, 2009

For years the trend was to make cell phones smaller and smaller. With the evolution to smart phones screen sizes have grown but it is still difficult to use due to all the scrolling and zooming to view the web and other functions. Dell should do a little research and find out just how large they can make a phone and still have it held comfortably in the palm of the average person's hand. I would bet that Dell could add at least and inch to the screen. Then Dell should devote as much space as they possibly can to the touch screen. While this will not eliminate the need to scroll and zoom it will lessen the need.
jervis961200.0
  Sun Dec 13 15:25:43 GMT 2009
Comments: 11
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged



  From Storm Session: Mobile Technology Desires
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Closed
charging option By sanjith,  Dec 27, 2009

can you  enable USB  based charging of the mobile  through the laptop?. It would be a cool feature
sanjith40.0
  Sun Dec 27 23:25:50 GMT 2009
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged



  From Storm Session: Mobile Technology Desires
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Closed
Continue my session from device to device By aakoch,  Dec 15, 2009

Sometimes I'm working on my desktop and want to switch to my laptop or phone. I'd love the ability to "transfer" my session (web browsing, for example) to another device. Or, if I see a Twitter update on my phone with a link I could click on "Open on laptop" so I could read it on my laptop. It would be great if I could seemlessly switch between devices.
aakoch120.0
  Wed Dec 16 02:50:03 GMT 2009
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged



  From Storm Session: Mobile Technology Desires
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Closed
Synchronization tools By christopher25,  Dec 22, 2009

Today there still is no main application POWERFUL enough to synchronize:

- laptops, netbooks, palmtops, blackberrys... (as HARDWARE)

- contacts, mails, SMS's, places, Dosc, Pics (as CONTENT)

- pulpit's, fonts (as THEMES)

- LOCATION awerness of all HARDWARE

- multiple operating systems (and cloud/network disk)

With this in mind people will end up with: lesser security, data duplication, less integrity of work they are doing with this hardware. It is not the issue about whetcher Dell should/could deliver good mobile device (like smartphone/paltop etc.) rather than how this tool will augment our workplace! Without 'SychroApp' that powerfull as I mentioned - it will not happen soon.

SideNote: This app should be 3RD party - non related to M$/Apple etc. to avoid 'exclusions' - what point in having syncApp when it won't sync. with everything? And who is to decide what I want/need to sync.?!
christopher2550.0
  Tue Dec 22 20:19:02 GMT 2009
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged



  From Storm Session: Mobile Technology Desires
100
Closed
Additional security for application menu By Tularosa,  Dec 14, 2009

Would like to control what applications appear on the phone menu. Today's smartphones only allow lock/unlock to control access to phone applications. Additional levels of security would help safeguard access to programs that access financial data or store sensitive data.

A multi-tier application menu hierarchy that could isolate general apps from secure apps/data.   
Tularosa100.0
  Mon Dec 14 21:25:11 GMT 2009
Comments: 2
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged



  From Storm Session: Mobile Technology Desires
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Closed
Standardized hardware for multiple operating systems. By fahdriyami,  Dec 16, 2009

Users these days judge mobile phones and make buying decisions not only on a mobile devices' hardware, but also on what mobile operating system its running. It would be nice to give the buyer a choice between both Windows Mobile and Andriod for the same device.
fahdriyami90.0
  Wed Dec 16 11:06:44 GMT 2009
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged



  From Storm Session: Mobile Technology Desires
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Closed
Better CPU By Tacoman667,  Dec 14, 2009

With the release of the SnapDragon and NVidia Tegra CPUs, smartphones have gotten so much better in terms of mobile computing.  Now that there is Android and Windows Mobile operating systems that deliver applications ranging from games to financial applications with a much closer level of complexity to  full desktop application, we need to start incorporating the latest in mobile CPU technology.
Tacoman667110.0
  Mon Dec 14 15:14:04 GMT 2009
Comments: 0
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged



  From Storm Session: Mobile Technology Desires
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Closed
Global Shipping By aikiwolfie,  Dec 16, 2009

Dell is a global player. There's absolutly no reason in the world for Dell to restrict a product like a phone, laptop, netbook, desktop or display to any given region of the world. Dell could ship all of it's mojor products globally if it wanted to even if it didn't have a local plant producing that product.

Take Apple for example. It's products are built in China. They sell globally. Dell is so much bigger than Apple. But Dell feels it can't do this? Of course Dell doesn't mind sourcing it's call centre services from the other side of the world.

Stop playing territories. It's an old dinosaur of a business model that just doesn't work any longer.
aikiwolfie70.0
  Wed Dec 16 20:28:37 GMT 2009
Comments: 2
Categories: Broadband and Mobility  
Status:Acknowledged


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