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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 »

Offer an option not to have a webcam on the XPS M1730

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Sales Strategies, XPS products submitted by winoffice Apr 17

I have NO need for a webcam and I am not about to pay for what I will not use. Could you at least offer the OPTION to opt out? While you are at it, make the M1730 better looking...offer an optional design like the Inspiron XPS Generation 2. 17 Comments »

standardize keyboard across notebooks

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by sendtopms Apr 2

Standardize keyboard across all notebooks. When keys are located at standard location it will be easy to work on multiple laptop without any learning, it will be very helpful for those who have multiple notebooks - one at work another at home. 2 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 »

Make all laptops have universal docking port.

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by jrhoesly Mar 25

Make all laptops, no matter what product line or series, use a generic built-in docking port instead of the different ports being used on various systems. This will simplify the docking options and hardware required for adding docking capability for home or office. 5 Comments »

Lower Prices of Batteries, especially Replacements

Laptops, Laptop Power submitted by gear Apr 18

I realize there is a temporary battery shortage that is driving up prices and also the high cost associated with getting bad batteries that have to be recalled.

However, I know that there are many Li-Ion battery suppliers in China that are currently not qualified as Dell Suppliers and will need a certain amount of work to come up to your quality specs.

Why not begin a program to upgrade their capabilities leading to a more diversified source of batteries, and hopefully, lower prices?

In the mean time, I understand that there are shortages, but it is unconsciousable to raise your prices for replacement batteries to $300 for a 9 cell battery.

That is the level of robbery associated with Sony.

If there is a shortage, hold prices stable but impose rationing instead. 3 Comments »

Avoid Glare On Screens and Notebook Frames

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by bobetsue 02/20/07

Glare and reflection from high glare screens, screen frames, and notebook computers is annoying and distract from function and use.

In stores, this may be a marketing ploy. Consumers may not fully understand the problem of glare. Online sellers like Dell should inform buyers when shopping whether the screen and case are "glare" or "nonglare."

When "nonglare" was introduced to television, shoppers considered it an advantage worthy of extra expense. In the art world, nonglare glass is considered worthy of extra expense.

How did we ever get glossy screens?

Dell should offer customers a choice between "glare" and "nonglare." 244 Comments »

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.
105 Comments »

Single 8800M GTX for M1730

XPS products submitted by bobwalt Mar 17

Please come out with a module with a Single 8800M for the XPS M1730. It really is not necessary to have two 8800s. Many games just do not work well with dual GPUs especially in Vista. In additon after spending $4000 dollars for a laptop to have to shell out anoher grand is a bit much. Please come on with a single 8800 GPU upgrade for the XPS M1730. Thanks!

Bob 19 Comments »