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]
$774 Inspiron 1420 (Ubuntu)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Ubuntu version 7.04
Anti-glare, widescreen 14.1 inch display (1280x800)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
80GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive
Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
Integrated High Definition Audio
$824 Inspiron 1420 (Vista)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Genuine Windows® Vista Home Basic Edition
Anti-glare, widescreen 14.1 inch display (1280x800)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
80GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
24X CD writer/DVD Combo Drive
Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
Integrated High Definition Audio
The difference in promotion pricing was due to an error on the site, which has been fixed.
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Smaller Form Factor
Desktops submitted by bnkr327
09/19/07
Guys,
I have 4 Dell Desktops, 3 Dell Laptops Needless to say, I like Dell.
I Enjoy that Dell wants to hear what the public wants and is not trying the "This is what they are going to buy" approach.
How about a different form factor?
a Simple 2 box setup:
One Box for the Motherboard and two optical drives
With dual Monitor support and optional - built in Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
(Also, How about a monitor that I can plug my KB and Mouse into?)
The Second Box a Raid 5 (or Raid 6) E-Sata Setup (Hot Swapable).
Each box not to exceed 12" cubed (I am looking at some cube shaped bookshelving units and think it would be great if I could put my system in two cubes of space.
This Saves me Desk Space, and could solve some of my ugly cable issues.
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LED and OLED displays
Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by mike2912
09/14/07
I would like to see more of the laptops and even desktop screens utilise the LED sisplays. The colors are richer and they consume a lot less power. The XPS 1330 is excellent so why not spread the technology to the rest of the products.
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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.
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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.
We are looking to improve the specs pages by making them consistent across all product lines, provide more in-depth specifications and making them available in a printable format.
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Stop Overcharging on Notebook RAM
Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by realskript
08/28/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
Dell really... REALLY need to stop overcharging... and when i say overcharing... i mean atleast double what you would pay to pick up the ram yourself.
On XPS Notebooks... you are charging $500 for 4GB of ram... when you could easily go pick them up at your local computer shop for $250... and pocket the other half of the $500...
It would be nice if dell could save the customers as well as the company itself this hassle.. and start charging NORMAL prices for an upgrade in RAM.
thanks =D
PS..... PROMOTE THIS!!!!
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DVI or HDMI out on all laptops models?
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by tommarnk
07/06/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
this would be a big jump, if dell add "DVI out" on all dell laptops, so people can connect to there LCD Displays or LCD HDTVs natively
the picture quality will be grealy improved
this should be easy to do as most of new chipsets has dvi out
not many laptop manufacturers add "dvi out" to there lower end products, so it might be a wise move to do so
all LCD monitors and lcd hdtvs has dvi or hdmi in so it might work well
and meybe remove the old VGA out and put a singel DVI-I, it can be used as analog (VGA) to, by using VGA-to-DVI-I adapter like tose used on
standard computer graphic cards for years now
many people like me connect monitor via dvi or hdmi to get the best picture and color quality
The offerings for the XPS M1730: Dual-link DVI-I (support for 30-inch displays) and HDMI via DVI adapter. Check out all the specs for the new systems.
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memory
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by camf1217
12/09/07 **ALREADY OFFERED**
add an option for intel turbo memory
Look for Intel® Turbo Memory, an optional component of Intel® Centrino® Duo and Intel® Centrino® Pro processor technology:
* Look for Vista*-based notebooks with new Intel Turbo Memory for up to 2X faster performance when loading frequently used, memory-intensive applications¹
* Notebooks with new Intel Turbo Memory and Windows Vista* enable faster boot time²
Intel Turbo Memory lets your notebook actually learn your habits to provide better system response. That's because it stores frequently used information near the processor, where it's more quickly available. Better CPUs run better with Intel Turbo Memory.
This entirely new system innovation for Windows Vista PCs is based on Performance Intel® NAND Flash Memory (like the memory in an iPod* or USB 'thumb' drive), together with supporting software. It works alongside your system's RAM to increase the efficiency of data movement between the processor and hard disk.
A wide spectrum of benefits
Notebooks based on Intel Centrino Duo and Intel Centrino Pro processor technology that incorporate Intel Turbo Memory gain substantial benefits:
* Reduce boot time. Faster access to boot-up files lets the system start up more quickly.
* Improve application responsiveness. Data coming from Intel Turbo memory instead of the hard drive increases access speed.
* Accelerate application loading. Fast access by the processor to information needed to launch applications cuts lag time.
* Enhance Windows Vista. Support for Windows Vista performance features like ReadyBoost*, ReadyDrive*, and SuperFetch* helps you take better advantage of the operating system.
* Save energy. Pre-storing information reduces hard-disk spin time, which saves power.
Intel turbo memory is available on several systems, including the XPS M1330 notebook.
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Sneak-peaking new products...
Advertising and Marketing, Dell Web Site, XPS products submitted by benjesuit
08/05/07
Would be beneficial. Because you have this site and the Direct2Dell blog site, you can gather customer response to product you are about to release in a few months time. It'll help to somewhat streamline manufacturing as you'll be able to figure the mean preference of consumers.
For instance, the debacle with the XPS1330. Had you known that black is the preferred color, you would have concentrated your efforts there and perhaps would have stated that ordering white or red will delay your shipment. You could have known this by taking a poll of the preferred colour.
Another example: There is a photo leak on Engadget concerning the upcoming XPS 1730. Most who responded stated that they didn't like the design/colour scheme. In fact, the wittiest response, "now the XPS 1330 will have to lie at school and say its adopted."
In any event, you should make a habit out of leaking info on upcoming products. It generates buzz which in turn generates useful marketing info. Which in turn, if you respond to customer preference in the form of redesign or feature addition, will translate into sales upon product release.
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"I detest the 'leaked' design of XPS M1730 and will wait for it to be redesigned."
XPS products submitted by lorax1284
08/17/07
If you DO NOT LIKE the design of the XPS 1730, and are willing to give Dell the time to 'fix it', you should PROMOTE this thread, as a vote AGAINST the design, but willingness to WAIT for it to be improved.
If you LIKE the design do NOT vote.
If you are UNWILLING TO WAIT for the design to be reworked (you will buy another notebook instead of either this design or waiting for a revision) DEMOTE the post.
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Mid Tier 17" XPS notebook.
Inspiron products, XPS products submitted by benjesuit
06/30/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
Has all the features of the Inspiron 1720. But also has:
1. Gigabit ethernet.
2. Choice of Nividia 8700m GT 512mb, 8800 GS 256 mb - 512 mb
3. HDMI port
4. Full 101-104 key keyboard.
5. Hybrid HDTV tuner
6. 7200 rpm dual HD.
7. S/PDIF out
8. Subwoofer.
9. Blu ray/HD DVD hybrid drive. (plays both) [extra cost here]
All for ~$2500 -$2700 (as oppossed to the >$3000 cost of a top tier XPS)
The gap between a fully loaded Inspiron 1720 and an 1730 XPS should be filled by such a machine. Easier for most to justify spending an extra $300 - $400 more than an Inspiron 1720 for a mid tier XPS, than it is to spend $1000+ more for a top tier XPS notebook.
Some customers like to play the latest games but do not require the bragging rights or top notch performance of a top tier XPS because we also use our laptops for business and other endeavors.
Check out the XPS M1730.
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BLACK backlit keyboard for Dell XPS M1730
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), XPS products submitted by lorax1284
08/31/07
I know there are threads asking for Backlit keyboards: many of them merged into one.
Dell is introducing a backlit keyboard in the XPS M1730. Super.
But it's white-ish colour contrasts badly with the case.
Other comments about how "fugly" the XPS M1730 have been mitigated by the appearance of better photos (mostly with the screen / lid closed!) so maybe the outside of the M1730 case will be just fine... but that white backlit keyboard is a non-starter: opening the lid for the first time will be like seeing a beautiful stone along the forest trail, only when you pick it up, underneath is gross things crawling over other grosser things.
Consider this a backpedal from my "I'll wait for the XPS redesign" idea, cuz it's starting to look like I really only have to wait for Dell to source a black backlit keyboard.
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M1730 should look more like the M1330
XPS products submitted by saleemohaib
08/16/07
I saw the pics of the upcoming Dell XPS M1730 laptop. I was really disappointed. I was not expecting something so ugly from Dell. By the way you can view the pics on this link:
Not for the faint-hearted people. Get ready before you go to this link and for those who have seen it before no need to see them again ;)
http://www.laptoplogic.com/news/detail.php?id=2859 I
I also saw the M1330 and it look really nice. I think it might save Dell a lot of time and effort if they just made a 17' version of M1330 and call it M1730. Because I want a Santa Rosa XPS 17' laptop soon :)
I think including a 2 Megapixel camera on the M1730 would also be nice and color choice would be appreciated as available for M1330.
Looking forward to your coments.
By the way 'Dell' really appreciate the IdeaStrom.
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improve notebook design -- keyboard, interfaces and noise
Latitude products submitted by macias
02/17/07
[ Latitude D610 user ]
1) look at the latest apple notebooks -- keys are much more separated, it is brilliant (mine, apple copied it :-D) idea -- the keys can be even smaller, with more space, the whole keyboard takes less space in effect, so...
1.a) you can make smaller notebook
1.b) you can put pgdn/up, home, end in vertical column at the right
2) make fn key not hardwired -- for example fn+0 is "/", good but it can be better -- I would like to assign various symbols to fn+any key -- T, V, B, any key. Notebooks suffer from keyboard layout so at least make it better at one point
3) audio controls -- those keys should be really hardware-audio buttons, I mean, I press "mute" and no matter what the system says, there is no audio -- in other words, they should be 100% operating system independent
4) could it be possible to add mouse "wheel" -- maybe dual, looking at my D610 at the top of "esc" and "pgup" key -- it would make navigating much easier. But I would opt not for standard tiny mouse wheel, but a bit wider, so you can rest your finger on it (1cm?)
5) remove all old, not used interfaces -- who really needs RS232, gosh. And if anyone really wants it, it is more efficient to plug usb connector. Better provide modern audio and video output (dvi) and drop all those centronics, modems, rs232, etc.
6) D610 nightmare -- NOISE. I have no idea, make the notebook aluminium, put vents on the sides (not below), cool down the memory (boy, it's getting hot), use ULV processors, but cool it! And keep it quiet.
My preferences are: light (w/o CD), quiet, cool notebook, ~10" _high-res_ (1400x1200) screen but not widescreen -- which when I am at home I could connect to external monitor.
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Publish the "noise" specs on every PC
Dell Web Site, Desktops and Laptops submitted by stk
05/02/07
I want to buy a quiet PC, but Dell doesn't quote noise specs anywhere on the website.
For example, the XPS 210 says: "Runs cool, quiet, and is energy efficient"
but the tech specs on the noise are nowhere to be found (not even on the "tech specs" page for that PC).
If you really make quiet PCs, then why hide the noise specs? Why not make it a standard part of the tech specs page for each machine?
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Dell desktops have really loud fan noise
Desktops submitted by philkooyoon
07/05/07
Dell desktops seem to have really loud fan noise, which bothers users especially when they are working in a quiet environment (eg. home at night)
To be honest, next time I shop for a desk top, the fan noise is the first thing I'd check for sure.
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