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proprietary memory

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Desktops, Sales Strategies submitted by pistaccio May 2

I have a Dell with 256meg of memory. Checked for upgrade from Dell and they want about $100 for a 500Meg chip. Crucial's scan told me that they had nothing that would match. For about $200 I can get a whole new computer + an operating system.
Why do you make systems with proprietary memory? 9 Comments »

Lan Party Frag Box. A small form Shuttle type box for Gamers

Gaming, XPS products submitted by snowbob230 02/18/07

It would be cool if Dell added a gamers Lan Party small shuttle type box with SLI capabilities.

Also it would be cool if they were water cooled.

Just an idea for the XPS line. 2 Comments »

Ubuntu in Oz

Desktops, Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by goombadoolies37 Apr 16

I know this is an overstated idea (i.e "put Dell in my country"). But I want to put this on again for the following reasons:

1. It's been a year, and the kinks in the system should have been ironed out. Australia has been patient, now I want it.

2. I have purchased 3 computers from Dell in the last 2 weeks with Windows XP, because they offered an alternative to Vista. I work in a smallish firm, where I have significant informal influence over purchases of IT equipment. I have shifted my boss from HP to Dell.

3. I have purchased from Dell indirectly because of Ubuntu. Although aware of Dell as an option, I would not have considered purchasing equipment from Dell, but for the informal advertising caused by the Dell Idea Storm and Dell's decision to offer Ubuntu. Consider it "pre-emptive loyalty".

4. I want to buy a new laptop for my wife (her old Laptop is a compaq with XP wiped and ubuntu installed). I can buy it from pioneercomputers in Australia or Dell. I don't want to pay Microsoft Tax when I won't use Windows. If I cannot get one from Dell, I won't buy from them. That may open up an issue with item 3, because I may then move additional business away from Dell. 3 Comments »

Sell preinstalled Ubuntu in Norway, Sweden and Denmark

Linux, Sales Strategies, Service and Support submitted by havarn Apr 17

I wish Dell would sell computers with preinstalled Ubuntu in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, so that Nordic customers can enjoy the same kind of freedom and liberty the American Dell customers are enjoying. 3 Comments »

Pacifist Patriot computers.

Sales Strategies submitted by jmxz Apr 30

This is a followup to the two "patriot" ideas from earlier today.

Both were focused on the military aspects of patriotism: "camo with the end users choice of military logos" ... "charity that specifically supports ... soldiers and their families". While those focused on the military, there are many ways of showing patriotism including non-violent ones.

If you do a military-patriotism-computer - please also do a non-military-patriot-computer too.

This would be just like the other ideas, but change
"choice of military logs" to "choice of non-military, government logos"
and change
"charity that supports...soldiers and their families" to "charity that supports non-soldiers and their families". 14 Comments »

Something other than Microsoft and Intel

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Software submitted by badrap Apr 28

Why can't we have other processors and software products. 5 Comments »

All Dell monitors must support 32 bits color

Monitors and Displays submitted by winoffice Apr 29

Just now I came across a Dell widescreen flat panel LCD monitor, the E198WFP (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&...). Alongside the fact that this monitor does not have 1920x1200 (which already makes me unlikely to buy it), even worse, the monitor only supports 24 bits color (click "Tech Specs" and see "Color Support' under "Display")! Today there exists much software that will not even install or run (without 32 bits), and yet some Dell monitors come with only 24 bits! That makes this monitor completely not viable for most use. Dell needs to upgrade all non-32 bits monitors to 32 bits color. 1 Comment »

Have Ubuntu on Dell One

Linux, XPS products submitted by daniel117 Mar 12

After hearing a couple magazines and people say Vista has glitches, I think Dell's best computer ever (and best counterpart of Apple's Macs) this computer company should start looking into Linux more, especially Ubuntu. Oh sure, Dell didn't get enough people into Ubuntu, but that can be easily fixed by putting Linux into Dell One. Dell is missing out on more sales from Ubuntu fans and all you geeks out there. Not much of them, but popularity would spread and soon Vista is in the dust (not that I hate Vista, but I like Ubuntu better). 11 Comments »

Give XPS Notebooks Gigabit Ethernet

XPS products submitted by croftki Feb 17

I understand that Dell market research says home users in general are not interested in gigabit ethernet for home networks. Those who pay for the premium design in the XPS line, however, are more likely to want gigabit ethernet. I would rather buy something more exciting than a business class notebook, but I want to build on my home technology with each purchase I make. XPS Notebooks unfortunately do not help me do this. It seems my only option is to buy a Latitude. 28 Comments »

Discounts for schools when parents buy Dell computers for their child

Sales Strategies submitted by jervis961 Apr 24

Dell currently gives a percentage off a Dell system to college students but not middle and high school ones. I say give the same discounts to middle and high school student's parents but with a twist. Offer a deal where parents get the same price as the regular Dell site and the discount goes to their child's school to purchase new computers. You could even extend the deal out to everyone who buys a Dell system to select a school for the money to be applied to. 11 Comments »

Allow operating system CHOICE

Linux, Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by rahbm Apr 9

Please make the operating system a priced option on EVERY PC, so that people know how much they are paying, and for what.

This will allow Ubuntu users to buy any system, as opposed to the limited range now, increasing sales.

This will not disadvantage Windows purchasers; they can simply tick the box for XP or Vista, and have a choice not available now.

This will also open up sales to those who want NO operating system, so that they can load their own. So far I have always bought 'white-box' PCs, but would like the ability to buy a real brand-name PC with support and warranty.

Simplified ordering (just pick the PC), with more potential customers!

Thank you for your consideration. 2 Comments »

Ubuntu on Alienware

Linux, Operating Systems, Software submitted by acelin Apr 13

I am looking to buy an Alienware, and I think it would be awesome if Alienware products had the Ubuntu option. 22 Comments »

Sell "Gaming" Laptops in Best Buy!

Gaming, Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by daryldeal Feb 2

Upon checking on bestbuy, there isnt a single Dell Laptop that has a 8600GT video card that is suitable for most of the games today, there should be 1 or 2 laptops available at bestbuy that has a 8600GT video card configuration. And it should be affordable enought for the consumers too! 2 Comments »

Dell all-in-one Desktop Computer and printer

Desktops, Printers and Ink submitted by colep04 02/27/07

Why not make an all-in-one (for Consumers) Dell computer (such as the Apple imac) but, also a small added printer in the back of the all-in-one. 9 Comments »

Create a bargain gaming PC, "XPS Valueline"

Advertising and Marketing, Gaming, XPS products submitted by curvedinfinity Feb 22

Dell, I have an excellent idea for you to implement:

Create a gaming platform with the most cost-efficient parts available, that is mass produced in a single configuration to maximize amortization.

How it works:
Take a look at existing benchmarks and perform your own. Find the best performance-per-dollar gaming pc, with an emphasis on lower cost for any ties. Sell this "XPS Valueline" in only one configuration, so its cost is lowered further.

Here is an example "XPS Valueline" value gaming PC I've compiled:

The plain Inspiron chassis
Intel 2160
2GB RAM
Nvidia 8800 GT
320 GB HDD
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$700
20" Monitor +$200
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$900

I'd buy one as my next desktop if it came with Ubuntu... 12 Comments »

Offer the new mobility HD 3000 series as an option on laptops

Broadband and Mobility, Gaming, Laptops submitted by theideasman Mar 16

Nvidias cards produce more juice overall however when it comes to portable cards i belive ati have always been the best. While i love nvidia they always slightly disappoint me on the mobile graphics card front. They always produce cards that are much slower than their desktop equivalents. Ati on the other hand have just announced the mobility hd3000 series which should apparently fit in smaller framed 15.4 laptops. Thats what the mainstream want.
The new sries uses a RV670 die which is considerably smaller than nvidias current g92 dies. The result is less power consumption, less heat and hopefully a more powerful graphics card in a smaller frame (no more big, thick Alienware m15x clones)!!!!
Also looking at ati's upcoming set of hd3000 cards the good news is that they also look mxm compliant. What does this mean? It means that there may be a glimmer of hope that in the future you would be able to upgrade your laptop with a better mxm compliant card!!!

Maybe one day we'll get the mobility hd3870 in the m1530?
In fact, theres an idea for another post...

Check the link below for the cards futher details

http://ati.amd.com/products/hd3000seriesmob.html Comment »

9800 GX2 (and offer SLi)

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Gaming, XPS products submitted by zanlok Mar 22

It has been released. The benchmarks are in. This is the new king. Alienware is offering it. Let's see an XPS 740 or XPS 840 that offers this card.

And allow ultra-enthusiasts to get quad-SLi. Even Alienware hasn't done this yet, even though the initial SLi drivers are released for testing.

256 stream processors, 1GB RAM, and a fillrate of 76.8 billion/sec. Wow!! 11 Comments »

Give a choice of either Ati or Nvidia gpu's

Gaming, Desktops and Laptops submitted by theideasman Mar 23

Everyone is a fanboy to one particular brand and prefers their products, so why do some desktops and a lot of laptops only have one option. There should be at least one Ati card and one Nvidia card available for each machine so people dont have to go for the brand they dont want. Its only fair... 6 Comments »

Create An Idependant Branch Of Dell To Deal With Ubuntu, Free DOS And Bare Systems

Advertising and Marketing, Dell, Linux, Operating Systems - Multiboot, Sales Strategies submitted by aikiwolfie 11/17/07

It has been speculated here on IdeaStorm that the reason Dell won't or can't provide bare systems with no OS pre-installed is due to licensing arrangements with Microsoft. If this is the case Dell should create an independent child company that has no dealings with Microsoft at all. This new company will handle all requests for Ubuntu, Linux, Free DOS and no OS. 26 Comments »

User selects which OS(Linux or Windows) to boot into on all new Dells

Linux, Operating Systems - Multiboot, Desktops and Laptops submitted by shannon_vanwagner 12/14/07

Imagine the headline.."With Dell you get a choice in what OS you can boot into when your computer starts up!" OR "Experience the best of all worlds Windows/Linux with your dual-boot Dell!!"

Dell could be the only company (at least initially) that sells all computers with the capability to select which OS (Linux or Windows) to use after the computer boots up. The computer can be configured to dual-boot Linux or Windows at the factory.

This would give both new users and experienced users the awesome capability to choose which Operating System they want to use every time they boot up their computer!! It's very important that common people get a choice when it comes to which OS they get to use - it's the future of computing!

Technology and Innovation is so important these days and so by offering this feature I think this would help to make Dell the market leader in innovation.

Here's how it might work:
The computer boots up and gives the user a choice with a snazzy, easy to use menu to select whether to enter Windows or to enter Linux (the Linux could eventually even be a few different distros so there would be even more choice!).

The user would then select which OS they want to use for that session, select it and then boot into it. Eventually Dell could then add the functionality for the two operating systems to share(or at least have access to) a part of the filesystem so the user's files could be accessed from whichever OS the user is currently booted into.

There would also be a simple recovery DVD and/or partition that could put the machine back to its original state if the user were to mess anything up.

Think about it, this would give users ULTIMATE POWER and more importantly A CHOICE!!! DELL CAN BREAK THE MONOPOLY AND SET THE NEW STANDARD!

Be INNOVATIVE, Think CHOICE!!

Can't wait to see it!!

DELL ROCKS!

Shannon VanWagner 32 Comments »