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How IdeaStorm Works:
Support for Open Document Format Operating Systems, Software submitted by lordshipmayhem 06/12/07
Dell should encourage support for Open Document Format: Pre-installed wireless cards in desktops! Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Desktops submitted by cirkustanz 06/12/07
I would like to see all of the desktop models have an option for wireless networking cards to be installed by Dell. I can think of a lot of reasons why they would not, but they are reaching at best. So many other companies have been doing this, and it has long been the standard in notebooks, why not desktops? While I would agree that the PCI based networking cards might not always be the best situation for a desktop due to the excess amounts of EMI at the back, but the fact remains that for several people, it has been a VERY good solution, without taking up USB ports, and without as much risk of it accidently breaking, like the USB ones do! Environment, Laptop Power submitted by reg 06/10/07
Recharge Lithium-Sulfur over and over again. Sulfur is cheaper than heavy metals, and friendly to the environment. No toxic metals, and also better performing in colder temperatures. Lithium-Sulfur batteries also weigh less than Lithium Ion batteries. Dell recommends, Ubuntu, like did with Windows Vista! Dell Web Site, Linux submitted by oagostinho 05/29/07 I'll be very glad if Dell recommends Ubuntu too, like do with Windows Vista! Why not? Think about it! Ubuntu is the best open-source operating system out there for us!! See Ya!! Orlando Agostinho, Computer Engineer, Lisbon/Portugal 25 Comments » Make CD/DVD drive swappable with an extra HD New Product Ideas submitted by biehl 06/09/07
If the CD/DVD drives uses SATA then it should be a small problem to unplug the CD/DVD drive and plug in some kind of alternative slider which contains an extra hard driver(or solid state drive) which also uses SATA. Downloadable, PDF format, full technical specs for all systems Advertising and Marketing, Dell Web Site submitted by benjesuit 06/12/07 **REVIEWED**
Before I buy, I would like to have the options of downloading the full technical specifications of the system. Not just the brief specifications. Place a link under "tech specs" tab that allows you to view or download the full specification PDF file for those of us who care about and understand such things. This way everyone is satisfied. Provide Linux Drivers for all your Hardware Linux submitted by gergnz 02/19/07 **IN PROGRESS**
I don't care whether the OS is pre-installed or not, I want all the hardware to be totally supported in the Linux kernel without in mucking around. I currently have a Dell M1210 and I wish the modem would work, just in case I need it. The web cam would work, just in case I need it. At least the Intel wireless card is totally supported. Thanks Intel!! Implemented: Ubuntu Dell is Le$$ Than Windows Dell Linux submitted by thebittersea 05/05/07 **IMPLEMENTED**
see comment from Erik down below... [Dell's Pricing Team] More Dell <-> Community Communication IdeaStorm submitted by mistern 05/15/07
Certainly, Dell's move to start IdeaStorm was a good one, and I think it will improve the situation quite a bit. jmxz's part of the idea (his article was merged here): IdeasStorm needs more participation from Dell Management and Employees Dell has meetings with the management to discuss Ideas that are posted to the site. Why can’t some of those managers stop by and ask questions or maybe enlighten users when they suggest an idea that isn’t feasible. I’m not saying they need to spend the whole day doing this but maybe just pop in once in a while. I believe that such conversations lead to better ideas not only from us but from Dell employees as well. This kind of interaction would also make users know that they are being listened to. Further information in the comments of this Idea. 210 Comments » Dell should use silver-zinc batteries: safer, longer-lasting and can be recycled Environment, Laptop Power submitted by jervis961 03/31/07
"Zinc Matrix Power rechargeable batteries deliver up to twice the runtime of traditional Li-ion batteries. They also have an aqueous chemistry that is not flammable or toxic. As a result of the inherent safety, silver-zinc batteries are not subject to airline restrictions. Furthermore, the key components of silver-zinc battery technology can be 100% recycled and reused, making it an environmentally conscious alternative to many existing battery technologies." Dell Must Use Ubuntu Stickers! {Pics Inside} Linux submitted by thebittersea 06/10/07 **UNDER REVIEW** External graphics using PCI-E Cable Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Gaming, Laptops submitted by error 02/17/07
Make a laptop with integrated graphic card (for long battery life) and use pci-e cabling specification to connect external graphic card by cable (for ultimate gaming power) XPS, Inspiron with Santa Rosa Chipset and nvidia 8M graphics Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), New Product Ideas, Laptops submitted by tri 06/06/07
I thought, Apple would have problems with the new Intel Chipset and the 8M graphics (Driver Issues etc.) But they have released the new MacBook Pro in 15,4 and 17" Dell, Environment submitted by reg 06/06/07
Support Telecommuting and Work from home 2 days a week. That's like a $100+ a month bonus right there, saving money on gas, parking, and tolls. Linux submitted by dalekclock 06/06/07 So, Ubuntu is good, but there are loads of other Linux distributions out there and it would be useful to give people a choice of which to use. And don't just lock us down to one distro, give us a choice of several, maybe even let us provide a link to a distro we want to use. 6 Comments » Give us the ability to eject a disc from a laptop's drive when it is powered off. Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by joeevil5000 06/06/07 I have heard a lot of people asking for a warning that you have a disc in your CD/DVD drive when you power it down. The best remedy for this is the ability to eject a disc even if the laptop is powered off. It would take an extremely minimal amount of power from the battery to pop open a disc drive. If the XPS M1210 can detect wi-fi networks with the power off, something like this shold be extremely simple. 7 Comments » Environmental Laptop Based on Solar Energy/Hydrogen Fuel Cell Environment, Laptop Power submitted by gchakra 02/17/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
What's smart for the environment is smart for Dell. Dell should build units that are degradable or can be easily recycled. Sure, its going to be a little more expensive, but it will be a smart product. It will use a lot less energy. The laptops could have a solar panel or be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. The first microelectronic implementation of a fuel cell will give Dell a tremendous marketing boost. It will be incredibly popular with kids in college. Dell should promote Linux better by: Advertising and Marketing, Dell Web Site, Linux submitted by mrlinux11 06/05/07
1) Making it easier to find on the website Operating Systems, Software submitted by power3d 06/04/07
It would be good if we could buy the hardware only without any kind of software. Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by mark13 06/04/07 Today Dell don't offer tablet PC's. Tablet's are expensive for the majority people. But normally the tablet options are offer only with high specs hardware and software. Why not offer a simple hardware configuration in a tablet PC, like celeron 1.5GHZ or semprom 1.8GHz, 512MB Ram and with Ubuntu??? 7 Comments »  track my votes
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