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Wireless docking station

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by pablohs Apr 28

Ok, I know it sounds crazy, but what about a wireless docking station? A little black box where I can connect keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, network, etc. (several usb ports will be nice). Then I just plug my laptop to the wall (so it does not run out of battery), but I don't need to loacate it under the monitor and/or snap it to the box. Everything works wireless. An application similar to direct media will allow me to access the hard drive and aplication without having to open and or turn the laptop on. If I am going to do something quick, I amy even leave the laptop in the case and use the battery to power it. 10 Comments »

64 Bit Windows Edition With 32 Bit Virtualization

Operating Systems submitted by stargatefan 04/23/07

It's time to upgrade all systems up to 64 bit machines. It is the future and we need to embrace it. I think Dell is in a posistion to start offering systems that are fully 64 bit. The problem with doing so is compatability issues with 32 bit applications. Windows Vista tries to fix that but it isn't all there yet, hopefully they will better it along with everything else with SP1. But even with Windows XP which Dell is still offering (Way to go, Windows Vista isn't quiet ready yet, soon but not yet, so great move), we can offer 64 bit editions.

To solve the compatability issues is simple have the systems ship with a virtualization software package allowing the system to automatically run a 32 bit application inside a 32 bit virtual enviroment built ontop of a 64 bit machine and 64 bit edition of Windows.

The world is ready for 64 bit the problem is with the software developement having developers write software for 64 bit systems is complex, just as writting for multy core systems but we need to start doing it. i think this is a temporary fix to the problem. The trick is the virtualization program has to intiate and run without any difficulty or lagging the trick is not to let the user know that the application they just clicked on is running in a virtual sandbox machine. This can prove to be difficult but I think it can be done and I believe it is a necessary step. 8 Comments »

Notebook Shells Are Plastic - Offer Metal Casings Too

Laptops submitted by googideas 02/17/07

Notebooks get carried everywhere. Shouldn't Dell offer an aluminum or otherwise metal casing/construction as an option?

If I am going to drop two grand on a laptop, which I just did, I sure as heck want it as rugged as possible. I don't care about weight or additional cost. I want it to last.

Plastic is brittle. A dent in the metal is better than a crack in the plastic. It's also easier to recycle.

What do you think? 33 Comments »

Get rid of the brick

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by ashearer 02/22/07

Come up with a small, light power adaptor with very flexible cords and solid connections. Like Apple! Comment »

Notebook Keyboard Light

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by cmrocha 03/05/07

I think it´s a good idea to have light under the keyboard, so it´s possibel to work with the notebook even when it´s dark, with no need of a additional source of light. 4 Comments »

Backlit Keyboards

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by rarmasu 02/21/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

I find myself many, many times in dark or poorly lit environments having to guess the various keys - would be fantastic to have a backlit keyboard - with backlit individual keys as the best option.

I would actually pay extra for that convenience if the option was available.
This could be done for desktops or notebooks.


Check out Vida_K's comment below on the New Latitude.
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Lighted Keyboard standard with desktops

New Product Ideas submitted by dude2007 12/28/07

I would like to see lighted keyboards as a standard with your computers.
This is due to the sometimes low light settings in rooms or locations of where a computer is used.

I would appreciate the lighted letters nor just the keys from below.
So that the keys have the light showing through with options on color chpoice built into it,
Like one day you may want a yellow green key
the next you may want some red and blue
make it so we can design our own light pattern.
Like the main used keys are red or whatever?
thanks please make lighted keyboards for us whop have trouble seeing. And do not like overhead lights..; 1 Comment »

light up keyboards

Dell submitted by theonlyho 05/13/07

Maybe I'm not up to date, but since Apple has lighted up keyboards, it'd be awesome if laptops have lighted up keyboards also. It might be out on Dell now or not, lighted up keyboards are handy either way. 5 Comments »

Standardize Power Cables for Laptops

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by badblood 08/27/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Nothing is more annoying than laptop power cables that are not interchangeable from one computer model to another or from one brand of computer to another. Power cables have been standardized on most electrical applicances, including desktop computers for decades.

Make an effort to promote and implement standard power cables for laptops.


Please see dawn_l's comments below.
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Stop Calling Me By My First Name!

Service and Support submitted by celesjalee Apr 9

I Am realy sick and tired of dell reps calling me by my first name. I would love to be addressed as Mr. Crowley and not shawn as I belive its a little disrespectiful. maybee Im just uptight but I would like a MR. better!

MR. Shawn Crowley 20 Comments »

Make longer lasting batteries for better portability

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptop Power submitted by winoffice 05/05/07 **IN PROGRESS**

Don't make us recharge our laptops' batteries so often! A recent Cnet article (posted at Cnet's news site at about May 5, 2007) explains that Windows Vista's Aero Glass feature gives you less battery life. So, if we want Windows Vista, then we either have to recharge more often, or pay extra for more and better batteries! Instead, make Dell get rid of the batteries which quickly lose their charge...and come up with something that would give us longer battery life as follows (under Windows Vista), without making us stay away from Windows Vista or pay an extra $99 for another and better battery.

Basic laptops: at least 2 1/2 hours battery life
Entertainment laptops: at least 3 1/2 hours battery life
XPS laptops: at least 4 1/2 hours battery life 33 Comments »

printer and laptop in one

Printers and Ink, Laptops submitted by buttafuco 06/26/07

it would be so cool if you could print something without having to carry a separate, bulky printer, just your laptop. or instead of having to find a kinkos or hotel business center where they will charge you $.50 a page or something crazy. i think the technology is small enough that it could be incorporated into the bottom of the laptop as an option for people on the go. Dell could either make it like a battery that you can pop out and put a paper thru and bluetooth send from your computer or where the printer is actually part of the laptop like a bottom layer.

if you demote - explain why please. bad idea? not feasible? wouldn't buy it? duplicate? 23 Comments »