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Automate BIOS, Driver, Firmware Update for ALL systems Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by phubert 09/17/07 **REVIEWED**
** 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 » Make it easier to get new batteries Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by paranoid Mar 20 Seriously, please make it easier to find/get new laptop batteries. This should be like buying printer toner. 8 Comments » Linux Drivers for All Dell Devices Linux, Monitors and Displays submitted by grifter 10/24/07 **REVIEWED**
If Dell truly wishes to promote their Ubuntu line of computers then they should make sure that all of their devices work properly with the OS. For instance, the SP2008WFP monitor, while it does display everything fine, does not have drives for Linux systems of any kind. This is most certainly a hamper for any Ubuntu users to want to buy a Dell peripheral. Linux, Vostro products submitted by dfrandin Mar 8 I recently bought a Vostro 1400, which came with Vista Home Basic.. I'd MUCH have preferred to get the system with Ubuntu installed on, but alas it appears Dell isn't planning to sell Vostro laptop/desktop systems with preinstalled Linux. Of course, the system now has Ubuntu installed on it, and other than a few nits on getting the webcam/hibernate/suspend working, it was a piece of cake. I'd just have preferred to not pay the "Microsoft Tax" on this purchase... Is there any plans to supply Linux on the Vostro line of systems? 16 Comments » Let me replace the Windows Key for a Linux key in the keyboard Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux submitted by silencer Feb 12
It would be nice to be able to change the windows key for a linux key when you build your machine. Every linux user would love that! :) Alerts or RSS on Driver Updates Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Dell Web Site submitted by cicorias Mar 15
Allow a subscription to updates on the drivers and software for specific machine tags or configurations that provide an alert via email or via RSS subscription. put copyright on the ideastorm concept and sell the idea to others companies IdeaStorm submitted by siger Mar 14 put copyright on the ideastorm concept and sell the idea to others companies 7 Comments » Operating Systems submitted by dwood Mar 10
For as long as Dell is offering XP as a "downgrade", and M$ attempts to force Vista into millions of user's homes, I propose that Dell reject ANY hardware that does NOT come with DRIVERS that WORK with WINDOWS XP. Take the whole anti-vista resistance thing and exploit it Linux, Operating Systems submitted by lee_stricklin Mar 4
Windows Vista is arguably (meaning there are people that dispute this) the WORST operating system since Millenium Edition. So keep loading all of the computers with XP until M$ doesn't allow the company to do so and after that start advertising Ubuntu 7.10 systems that are preloaded with lots of good freeware on them and maybe some non-freeware as well. This is a list of software that could be loaded along with the stuff that's included with Ubuntu. I think this would make Linux machines look just as good as (if not better) than Windows: Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by gautam 02/16/07 The Dell Axim PDA is not super-popular, but I think if it moved into the SmartPhone realm (especially in order to compete with upcoming iPhone) then it could pick up some market-share and be a great device for US cell phone providers. 92 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. 6 major issues to be fixed by Dell Dell, Sales Strategies, Service and Support submitted by jervis961 02/17/07
Dell became a top company by providing choice and customer service to a customer that wasn't available at the time but has since fallen behind the pack in these areas. Needing a translator when calling customer support is unnacceptable and other companies are rapidly passing Dell in technology advancements. While this site is a good start, many things need to be changed for Dell to become the market leader again. Info on Estimated Battery Life Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by jrg Feb 26 Dell should post information about the estimated battery life of their laptops. They used to do this in the magazine/catalog/add that they used to send out, but it has strangely disappeared. I find this info to be very useful and important when it comes to choosing between two laptops. Please give us this info! 6 Comments » Create a right-angle adapter for laptop power cords Laptop Power submitted by alan.price Feb 23 I'd like to see a right-angle adapter made for laptop power cords. I know there's times when I need to push my laptop as close to something as I can, and that's hard to do without severly bending the power cable coming out the back of it. I'd be willing to pay a few dollars for convenience. 7 Comments » Get GNU/Linux Machines in Retail Stores Linux submitted by dpic Feb 14 Imagine how successful Dell's Ubuntu offering could be if just one Dell Ubuntu machine was put in retail stores. If people knew of an alternative to Windows, they would go for it! So what do you say, Dell? Why don't you try to put at least one of your Ubuntu machines offered in retail stores? 736 Comments » Offer AMD systems with ATI video cards not just integrated graphics. Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Inspiron products, New Product Ideas submitted by ah1f Feb 6 Offer video card options for AMD systems. not just inegrated This post mostly refers to the Vostro / Inspiron lines of notebooks but applies to all AMD based offerings. If DELL can use NVIDIA cards 8400, 8600, 8800 in their Intel systems why can't they use the better ATI cards in the Inspiron system. Those of us who prefer AMD want options too. 5 Comments » Dell must cut ties to Scientology Advertising and Marketing, Dell submitted by dakkona Feb 7
A video has recently been leaked from the 2006-2007 Church of Scientology New Year's gathering, where their leader, David Miscavige, lauds a campaign to spread Scientology and lead an operation to "OBLITERATE" psychiatry. And he PRAISES DELL for AIDING them in distributing a booklet of theirs called "The Way to Happiness" all over Africa! Laptops submitted by jack_satan Feb 1
Dell already sells a completely functional (albeit low-end) Vostro 1000 for $399 with a 15.4 in. screen, 80 GB HDD, Windows, and free shipping. If they just offered the same computer with a 14.1 in. screen, open-source operating system, and 60 GB HDD, they should be able to sell it at $299 with an even better profit margin.  track my votes
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