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Stop forcing built in cameras!

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by winoffice Jun 23

http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspnnb_1720?c=us&cs...

The fact that Dell is forcing built in cameras on the XPS notebook PCs is already bad. But now, Dell is starting to force built in cameras on other products as well! Now I can no longer get the Inspiron 1720 without a built in camera!

Does Dell understand that not all people will use it? Why then should I be forced to pay for what I will not use? Stop forcing built in cameras. On all of your products, make built in cameras optional if anything, but no way mandatory. 17 Comments »

Blu-Ray drive on Dell M1330 laptop

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), XPS products, Laptops submitted by burtontyler_23 08/02/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Are there any plans for a Blu-Ray drive in the M1330 laptop. It's the only reason i haven't bought one. And why is there an HDMI out with no high-def drive?











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Tell us what WiFi chipset a laptop has.

Broadband and Mobility, Dell Web Site, Linux, Laptops submitted by tonyb2006 08/29/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

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".







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Give us the option of a glossy or a non-glossy screen on ALL desktop monitors REGARDLESS of color

Monitors and Displays submitted by winoffice Mar 13

I have checked the Dell Web site and I have seen in most cases (on desktop monitors) that the black screens have non-glossy screens and that the silver screens have glossy screens. And why is that Dell? What if I want a non-glossy screen on a silver monitor, or a glossy screen on a black monitor? Please give us the option of a glossy (TrueLife) or a non-glossy (anti-glare) screen on ALL desktop monitors REGARDLESS of whether it is silver or black.

And now BEFORE those of you who hate glossy screens demote this, please notice that I am asking for nothing other than the OPTION, so that you could always opt out if that was what you wanted. 3 Comments »

Display with No Cable Connected

Monitors and Displays submitted by lyonadmiral May 12

As an IT professional who annually will setup systems in count of 50 plus, there is nothing more time consuming or wasteful than disconnecting the VGA cable from the LCD panel only to put the DVI cable on. These displays need to come from the factory with NO cables connected to the monitor. Comment »

Up to date video drivers: ATI requires Dell's permission...

Gaming, Monitors and Displays, Service and Support submitted by zorgkang 05/08/07

Dell doesn't bother "forwarding" to us video card driver updates released by ATI. There is an easy solution though and all that Dell has to do is say "ok" to ATI. Please read on.

When trying to update directly from ATI, I am told that I can't update my system and I should ask my laptop manufacturer. Frustrated with this, I search for another way to update my drivers and find much information on

http://www.driverheaven.net/modtool/< found out that ATI is not to blame, but Dell is. ATI comments: "We are working diligently on attracting tier1 OEMs to participate in the mobile catalyst program. Once that happens, we will update the validation tool to allow the mobile catalyst drivers to install on those platforms."

So this thread is to strongly insist that Dell join the mobile catalyst program immediately! Please let Dell know we are not satisfied with the video card driver support they provide! 6 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 »

Customization options. Too limited.

Dell Web Site submitted by bbr May 30

I just tried to select a XPS 630, and customize it.

But still and again the customization options are "too limited".
If i don't want a monitor, then i don't want to have to select one. There is NO option to void the monitor currently on the XPS. That's just ridiculous.

Memory options are only 3GB or 4GB.
What if i want 2GB or 8GB? Add the option please. I see no reason to limit it in any way. IF i wanted 1GB 2GB, 3GB, 4,5,6,7,8 or even 16 it should be an option because it "fits" in the desktop.

Mouse, and keyboard.
I got one, and don't want another. Please add the option not to add a mouse/keyboard.
Take 10-20 Euros off the price. It's good for the environment too.

Video card options are too limited as well.
Crossfire / SLI, both should be available to choose from if we so wish.
This means ATI as well as NVIDIA cards should be an option we can choose from.

Power supply.
What is the default power supply in the XPS 630 / 730? 500W? 600W? I can't find the data, but would consider adding a "bigger" supply if i intended to upgrade my pc at a later time with a bigger video card or multiple drives. 3 Comments »

Stop using porprietary parts!

Service and Support submitted by joes15 May 28

I have been told that I can only upgrade my Dimension E521 with parts from Dell because other parts won't work. In other words Dell uses proprietary parts. This really dissapoints me. I bought my PC with the thought that I would be able to upgrade later. I think that if Dell would use standard parts it could 1. porbably save a lot of money when it comes to manufacturing, and 2. it could increase sales because people want very upgradeable PC's. I know I do. 4 Comments »

All 64 Bit PC's

Desktops submitted by class2008 05/25/07

Dell should begin producing all 64 bit pc's. WIth rumors of Windows Vista being the last OS available in 32 bit, they should get consumers ready with 64 bit pc's, at reasonable prices. 50 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 »

Label the CDs with which models they affect

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Simplify IT submitted by djtansey May 20

Label the Resource CDs, and any other machine-specific CDs, with a list of which models it supports. This would make it much easier for IT departments to file their resource CDs for further use. 6 Comments »

give the origianl CD of the OS and not an ISO

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Service and Support submitted by siger May 19

when there is a problem with the Master Boot Record the ISO can't repair it and we have to go to a reparation company.

Please give us the original disc and not an ISO. IT Is more expensive but , more satisfaction for the customer. 12 Comments »

Optical mice only please

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by falbert May 22

How come we can still get in 2008 mechanical mice. Come on guys, in 2008 there should be only optical mice available. Also please make it clear on the web site what people are purchasing. 26 Comments »

switch to LED monitors

Monitors and Displays, Laptop Power submitted by yardsale Jan 16

I dont know why dell hasnt done this yet. switch all monitors on desktops and notebooks to LED. did you know that you can run an LED screen at full brightniess and it uses less power than a LCD monitor at the lowest brighting level?!? its cheaper, its energy efficent, and it needs to be done! promote this, if you demote i wanna know why! 63 Comments »

Stop Overcharging on Notebook RAM

Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by realskript 08/28/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Dell really... REALLY need to stop overcharging... and when i say overcharing... i mean atleast double what you would pay to pick up the ram yourself.
On XPS Notebooks... you are charging $500 for 4GB of ram... when you could easily go pick them up at your local computer shop for $250... and pocket the other half of the $500...

It would be nice if dell could save the customers as well as the company itself this hassle.. and start charging NORMAL prices for an upgrade in RAM.

thanks =D

PS..... PROMOTE THIS!!!!











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Use magsafe power connectors

Laptops, Laptop Power submitted by badblood 05/20/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

MagSafe power connectors, by Apple, are magnetic power connectors that pull out harmlessly when the cord is tripped upon.



They are very cool and quite sensible.





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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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