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Optional recessed “note pad” compartment on laptop

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by doctorcox Mar 14

For people who frequently need to write bits of information, a recessed, ”post it” note compartment would be helpful.
This could be optional by adding a “removable lid cover”.
Only people who want to access the feature would remove the cover.
Personally, I always have a “post it” pad nearby when I’m using any computer. Having a built-in note pad would be very useful.

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Add Divx Support to Media Direct

Laptops submitted by chrisaroz Mar 20

Please add Divx support to Media Direct. It's a widely used codec, endorsed by Hollywood and other media industries. It works with Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center, but Media Direct doesn't support it.

It just makes sense to add it. 2 Comments »

Re-style the laptop housing to look like a race car.

New Product Ideas, Laptops submitted by doctorcox Mar 20

"Transformer" fans and others that like race car styled products would be the first responders. Obviously this is not for everyone.
This concept may involve relocating the internal parts so that everything will fit and the balance would be correct.
All sorts of new visual design features could be added… for example the interior could be where the CPU is located; maybe the hood could open to expose simm chips. Real rubber tires. Lights that work. The exhaust pipe could be the CPU heat pipe. Trunk that opens to expose the I/O connections. Etc.


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Put both PCMCIA(Cardbus) and Expresscard 54 expansion slots in laptops.

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Latitude products, Laptops submitted by mandarinka Mar 23

It's a bit silly that most addon cards available (like TV tuners, controllers, network adapters and mobile internet connection cards) are made for the Cardbus (PCMCIA) interface, now that a lot of laptops is phasing it out in favor of the expresscard bus. I agree that the future lies in the latter and newer expansion slot, but it would be great to still have some backwards compatibility in the years to come.

Therefore I would like to see laptops with both types of slots (just 1+1 probably), at least in the Latitude line. I guess it shouldn't be a big problem, at least in the 15,4" form factor. I have seen some Acer machines that supported this, but that just aint Latitude.

P.S. It would also help if these were not in rack (one atop the other) beacuse the cards tend to have this external thingie that is often bulkier and prevents the insertion of other device in the slot atop it. So give it a thought if it wouldn't be possible to put them in lateral possibtion, next to each other - under the motherboard or under the keyboard... That would be great, I'm sure design-conscious people (well, the practical ones, not teh apple stuff, I fear) would apreciate that. 9 Comments »

If I ran Dell laptop division

Laptops submitted by steve121 Apr 14

1. All laptops would be built with easily removable hard drives.
2. I would discount new laptops about $50 for purchase without a hard drive.
3.The owner of a new Dell laptop would be able to remove the hard drive from the old laptop, put it into the new laptop in 4 minutes or less. The new machine would then start and all the old files , programs, itunes, photos, ect. ect are on the new machine.
4. There is no stress to the new purchase. No screaming. Everything just works. 38 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 »

Don't charge for changing laptop color

Laptops submitted by shrndegruv Apr 25

Nothing says

"We're going to charge you just because we can"

like charging $25 for changing the laptop casing color. I mean, really? 2 Comments »

Give the same options and prices Worldwide

Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by hurst Apr 25

Yesterday I configured an Inspiron 1420 in my country's Dell site. It had LESS POWERFULL options (CPU, graphics card, etc), and it was more expensive than an Inspiron 1420 in the US site. $1300 vs. $1800... I know shipment must be included...but $500?????
My only option is to wait for someone to visit the US or buy another brand 3 Comments »

The "Patriot"! American Made

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by sa2008 Apr 30

We live in a global marketplace with a global economy; however, many of us are still very proud to be AMERICAN. I would very much like to see Dell produce a laptop called the "Patriot". This machine should be AMERICAN made, and it should have a couple of really cool and patriotic color options.

color option 1 - camo with the end users choice of military logos
color option 2 - the US FLAG

I realize that Dell has move a portion of its workforce to other countries; however, I still consider Dell an AMERICAN company.

I see this type of laptop as an opportunity for Dell to give back a little to the people and the country that made it possible to be DELL.

I would also like to see a portion of every patriot laptop sold dedicated to a charity that specifically supports wounded soldiers and their families!

It's time for Dell to be AMERICAN PROUD!!!! 54 Comments »

NEW LAPTOP

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by kariotis May 2

I want a laptop with a 15-inch screen, plus Red Ruby color, plus an Nvidia card.
You do NOT offer such a combination. 9 Comments »

Power Button On Outside Casing

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by bosweto May 11

An external power-on button would be very handy for those of us (and I know there are many) who have their laptop attached to an external monitor for most of the time. Having to open it every time you need to boot up is quite annoying, especially if you keep the laptop on a storage shelf. I understand that a lock button of some sort may need to be implemented along with this, as when transporting the laptop the power button may accidently be pressed and powered on.
Thanks 4 Comments »

Notebook ports on the back

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

Am I the only one that hates having ports of anykind on the sides of my notebook. I like my ports out of sight in the back.
Maybe the headphone jack in the front and a few USB ports on the sides at the back.
I would suggest dropping : parralel, serial, pcmcia, infrared, mic input (integrate it in or use bluetooth) and the modem (who uses 56k modems today???) 10 Comments »

Lower the price on your LED backlit screens.

Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by jervis961 May 24

Currently Dell charges $150 to upgrade a notebook to a LED backlit screen. A recent article shows the price difference between the two technologies is only about $8 now. http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4424

I know there are additional costs for Dell to build the thinner casing to hold the LED but I don't see plastic costing $100 (leaving $42 for profit). I expect that Dell could drop the cost by $50 to $75 easily which would drive sales and continue to drop the cost of the technology. 4 Comments »

Stop Selling DELL Laptops at Best Buy

Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by gear Jun 3

DELL Laptops sold at Best Buy DO NOT HAVE WARRANTY SUPPORT OUTSIDE OF USA.

This dirty little secret is kept hidden from Consumers, who never get to see the warranty until after they take the system home.

Unless you are prepared to wade through the warranty before or after purchase, the first tine you find out that there is no service and support is when something breaks abroad.

I spent 3 weeks fighting with various DELL support agents, complaining on this site and it resulted in NADA action.

Dell basically do not care if their brand is sullied and damaged by selling their laptops at retail at Best Buy with sub-standard warranties.

Other manufacturers, like HP, Toshiba, Lenovo, will generally service their retail laptops anywhere in the world at an authorized service depot. 15 Comments »

New Ultra Thin Notebook

Laptops submitted by davy Jun 3

I think Dell would do great to have a Notebook/laptop similar to Apple's Macbook Air. Ultra thin and super sleek. Come on Dell, let's see it!!! Make it as thin as the Macbook!! 3 Comments »

Wireless and Bluetooth Hotkey

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Broadband and Mobility, Laptops submitted by pepejose Jun 4

I saw it in a asus laptop (I'm not sure).

When you press the bluetooth and wifi hotkey, it changes the configuration:

Wireless and bluetooth off

Wireless off bluetooth on

Wireless on bluetooth on

Wireless on bluetooth off

It's very interesting since in my inspiron (for example) there is only one hotkey for this.

Or make available one hotkey for wifi and another for bluetooth 1 Comment »

Loctite Laptop Screws to Improve Durability

Laptops submitted by gear Jun 4

I have been traveling with a barely 6 week old Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop.

Today, I noticed that a few screws have started to work loose, so I tightened every single screw on the bottom panel that I can reach, and here is what I found:

On the edge closest to user: all 4 screws have worked loose and was in danger of falling out had I not tightened it.

On the edge furthest away from user: 4 screws loosened a bit.

On the left hand side: 4 screws generally OK
.
Screws holding the "access cover" in place: 2 loosened, one nearly to the point of falling out.

I don't even want to think about how the screws I cannot see inside the machine are holding up --- or are they all quietly working their way out ?

This is not good....

Quite frankly, this is rather disappointing.

Either the screws were not properly tightened, or they worked loose over time.

I don't know if Dell uses Loctite or a similar product in assembly, but if you don't, it is time to do so.

It is also very probable that the chassis has too much flex in it, and the screws are working loose in spite of using a Loctite like product.

Somehow, I don't think the Inspiron 1525 is one of the most durable laptops Dell ever built.

This kind of build quality can cost Dell plenty when it comes to warranty costs. 5 Comments »

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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Have Firefox pre-installed as default browser

Software submitted by robinjfisher 02/19/07 **REVIEWED**

Does what it says on the tin! Most people only use IE because they aren't aware of other browsers - they think Internet Explorer is the Internet! What would really drive take up of alternative browsers is if Firefox was pre-installed as the default browser so that when people look for the "Internet" in Windows, they are using FF.
Firefox advocates at Dell have initiated discussions and driven action around exploring alternative internet browsers and experiences. As you can tell from our response to the Linux community, open source continues to be a part of our conversations about new products and services.





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Dell needs to listen to customers and stop adding junk like shortcut links to Ebay to desktops.

Advertising and Marketing, Desktops and Laptops submitted by jervis961 Jun 18

I can't believe they haven't learned anything from this site.

http://tinyurl.com/5869tj 3 Comments »