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Special laptops with pivot screen without touch screen

Laptops submitted by vandutran Jun 4

Hi,

Sometimes, i just want to have my laptop in tablet mode (to watch movies) and do not need touch screen capabilities. What do you think of having a laptop with a pivot screen, and without the cost ($) of touch screen? I wouldn't mind paying 20-40$ extra for pivot options, as long as the screen bezel needs not be increased :)

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Offer the RH line with Ubuntu on the Ubuntu Products Page

Linux, Operating Systems, Desktops and Laptops submitted by tekhawk May 2

http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/precn_n?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=...~

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they run linux do they not
why not slap ubuntu on them add them to the ubuntu products page and make a lot of people happy that you have

1. Greatly added to the Ubuntu line with little to no work
2. Offer some real nice system that support linux
3. Made those systems a lot easier to locate on the website (even though ubuntu systems are still to hard to find unless your know where to go)

this isnt something that will take much work to do im sure of that even if you had to make a sub-section called ubuntu for business though that would be a bad move because of your not selling bus systems to home users which im sure some linux gamers would like those laptops :D 6 Comments »

Explain the difference between different processors

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Advertising and Marketing, Dell Web Site submitted by ccpljat Apr 26

Somewhere on your website you need to explain the difference between different processors or provide a comparison chart. For example, there is a difference between the Intel Celeron 2.0 GH processor and the Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GH processors. Also provide information comparing Intel to AMD Sempron, and their other processors. 1 Comment »

Use the Intel network cards instead of Broadcom

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by thefirstm Apr 25

I think that Dell should stop integrating the wired Broadcom 44xx card (or 57xx card for professional PCs). Since as far as I can remember, every Dell laptop has come standard with these, where the Intel counterparts are much better. Every Intel chipset since the ICH2 southbridge has come with an integrated ethernet controller, and since the ICH5 this has been a gigabit controller. Additionally, it seems as if it would be cheaper to use the Intel controller. To utilize it, all you have to do is add a PHY chip instead of a whole ethernet controller. I think Dell needs to get over its Broadcom thing and start offering gigabit controllers in its home and small business laptops by switching to the Intel integrated controller. 7 Comments »

Have Ubuntu on Dell One

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 »

Put your (*very* nice) Precision Linux desktops on your http://dell.com/open page

Dell, Linux submitted by jmxz Mar 11

Few people are aware that Dell sells some *extremely* nice Dell Linux desktops. However when someone searches for Dell Linux systems they most often run across http://dell.com/open which only has a single weak desktop that would barely be capable of running many modern applications well.

Dell - you already do offer excellent Linux desktops (shown on that link above).

Please add those to http://dell.com/open so people can find them. 10 Comments »

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:

Default desktop environment: Gnome (included with Ubuntu)
Other desktop environments: KDE, FluxBox,XPDE desktop environment (similar to XP's environment), Xfce, Enlightenment

Freeware games: Cube, Cube 2 (sauerbraten), Armagetron Advance, BZ Flag, Astro Menace, Assault Cube, Nexuiz, Alien Arena, Tremulous, Warsow, Legends(Tribes clone that ROCKS), Wolfenstein Enemy Territory, Neverball / Neverputt, Glest

Non-free software: Pioneer Linux Electricity (Windows Emulator)

Graphics: Kolour Paint 30 Comments »

Next level of Ubuntu multimedia

Linux submitted by 6205 Mar 5

Now, when Dell included in Ubuntu 7.10 comercial DVD playback and Adobe Flash player, is time to move and enhance this initiative to next level...

When Ubuntu 8.04 LTS will be released, ship it with pre-installed high quality multimedia codecs from Fluendo. "Complete Set of Playback Plugins" will move entire Ubuntu experience to whole new level with legal, properly licenced and fully functional playback of those media formats.

Maybe should Dell also cooperate, support or work together with this company and bring to us even more improved (and legaly licenced) codec pack for it own customized Ubuntu version and advertise this added value on Dell Homepage.

This will be something what will motivate me to buy Ubuntu Dell PC much more than some aditional year of support contract. 1 Comment »

There should be peripherals that are certified for Ubuntu line of PCs

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux, Printers and Ink submitted by jimasbille Feb 26

I just purchased an Inspiron with Ubuntu. While on the phone the sales guy convinced me to buy a printer or scanner. The problem was he could not tell me if any of them work with Linux. I had to turn him down so I could do some research. A lost sale. If there were certified printers and scanners I would have bought on the spot. 4 Comments »

offer white and blues cases for ubuntu m1330

Linux, XPS products submitted by treyboy Feb 19

i like the xps white/blue black is out of the questan for me... i think the white (or blue :) ) would be a great option for the m1330! what do you think?

TreyBoy! 3 Comments »

Offer Ubuntu on the XPS 1530

Linux, XPS products submitted by zero79 Feb 17

I want a 15" laptop. I want to run Ubuntu. Please offer the two in combination. 6 Comments »

Put Blu-Ray into the Linux Version of the XPS M1330

submitted by beetrayer Feb 6

I noticed the recent add of Ubuntu to the XPS line & am happy Dell did that. But Now they should offer Blu-Ray with this machine &/ or others that run linux, by dell 6 Comments »

Put battery at the front of the notebook

Laptop Power submitted by itpro Jan 31

How many times have you needed to use two hands to open your notebook - one to hold the front down, and one to open the lid. (Especially before the screen hinges are new - not worn out.)

This is annoying. It also often means the laptop is bumping back down on the desk, which could result in the hard drive failing over time.

On some older notebooks, you could easily open the lid/screen, because the weight of the battery was holding down the front.

Also, this allows for ports on the back - so the mess of cables isn't all coming out the sides and front - it looks neater.

Put the battery at the front of the notebook! 15 Comments »

Mouse Tray

Laptops submitted by toyota_supra Jan 31

I can see this idea will be either loved or hated.

Anyway, here we go:

MAKE A SMALL AND THIN PLASTIC MOUSE TRAY SLIDE OR POP OUT OF THE SIDE OF LAPTOP.

I know some people will say, that's what the Touchpad is for!
For occasional use yes, but if you are lazy like me and working and playing
in bed with your laptop, nothing beats a regular mouse. As it is now, I use
a book or thick magazine for mouse support. 22 Comments »

Put XPSes into the Linux Pool

Linux submitted by jeverettk Jan 31 **REVIEWED**

Linux users aren't a bunch of cheap-o's looking for the next cheapest thing.

Until the driver questions, component manufacturer partnerships, and commercial licensing contractual obligations are worked out so that you can provide Linux as an option for every PC, at least show Linux users that you mean business by offering the kind of high performance systems we're used to building ourselves.

I ought to see a Dell Linux Media Center XPS on your Linux page right now. Why not?


Please see matt_d's comment
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Create a Linux-based Dell PVR with no need for monthly service fees

Linux, New Product Ideas, Desktops and Laptops submitted by jeverettk Jan 31

A PVR (think Tivo) PC without monthly service fees? No price bump for the premium OS package to run it? Interface that lets you customize your own skins and functions? Free add-ons for web-based media?

Thousands of Linux users already have this MYTHical* toy. There's even a pre-programmed Ubuntu remaster* made especially for this purpose. Dell already packages all the hardware needed into current systems. The only real obstacle is that the average user would break down in tears trying to set it up.

Sure there's some work involved: Conceive it. Build it. Test it. Tweak it to just plain work. Maybe develop a super easy set up wizard that even my Mom could use (or just politely copy, distribute, and attribute someone else's work).

THEN, package it with really sweet surround sound and specially recommended graphics card and some crazy sharp display screen options - or even a HiDef projector.

Now, you've got yourself a Linux-based system that won't be relegated to a back of the house page hidden in your website. If you really want to take Linux to the bank, show this...stuff off!

*Checkout mythbuntu, might as well check out other MythTV remasters as well, like KnoppMyth, MythTVOS, etc. Remasters may differ from originating distros enough that some extra homework is required, but the support community would quickly build itself (read:explode). Come, on - blow my mind. 21 Comments »

$299 Laptop

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.

Furthermore, besides for the public relations coup from offering the first fully functional sub $300 laptop, Dell would also be opening up a whole new market of buyers that have been clamoring to get their hands on the OLPC XO, Asus EEE PC, and Intel Classmate. 20 Comments »

Submit hardware specifications to the Linux Driver Project

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux submitted by upstaked 10/05/07 **REVIEWED**

Back in January kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman from Novell started a project offering companies free Linux driver development.

This proved so successful that Novell made it his full-time job and turned to a project with over 200 kernel developers: http://www.linuxdriverproject.org/ .

So Dell, submit specs and convince your hardware providers to do so too. I want to spend my money on great new hardware that runs on Linux.





We constantly work with our hardware partners to develop and maintain open-sourced drivers. Also, we make it clear that through their own developers (or other projects like the Linux Driver Project) they need to deliver on drivers.






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make your website compatible with opera

Dell Web Site submitted by siger Jan 24

make your website compatible with opera 5 Comments »

Make Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) enabled by default or allow user to enable

Linux, XPS products submitted by shinypup Jan 23

So I get my new M1530 and setup VMWare Workstation 6.0.2. When I try to install Windows (I use Linux) VMWare reports VT is disabled and I should enable it in the BIOS. Low and behold the BIOS lacks the option to enable VT (in the M1530 model specifically, some people report other models do allow you to enable it).

Please this is an important feature, please ship notebooks with VT enabled by default, or user enable-able. 15 Comments »