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Laptop Hard Drives

Servers and Storage, Laptops submitted by eolsen567 May 22

Make SSD drives standard on laptops! 13 Comments »

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Reduce height of XPS Towers

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), XPS products submitted by memsley May 22

Hi,
I have a desk with a CPU cabinet that can fit a computer 17.75" high. I want to buy a powerful computer for photo processing/gaming and I love the XPS420, but unfortunately it is 18" high and can't fit in the desk. Please make some computers that are just as powerful but a little smaller then your high end XPS lines.

Thanks,
Matt 4 Comments »

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Idea for new XPS laptop

XPS products, Laptops submitted by james-94 May 22

Like the M1730 but thinner, lighter, and cheaper.

SPECS

Screen - 15.4 inch 1920 by 1200 LCD or LED with integrated 2.0 MP webcam + dual integrated microphones
Processor - Intel 2.6 or 2.8 GHz
OS - Vista Ultimate
RAM - 2, 3, or 4GB
HDD - 320GB @ 7200RPM or 64GB SSD
Optical Drive - Slot load CD/DVD Burner or BD
Graphics Card - 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTX
Fingerprint Reader
LightFX

I/O

4 USB 2.0
HDMI out
VGA out
S-Video out
S-Video in
Firewire
Media card reader
Epansion Slot with Remote 13 Comments »

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If Apple is poised to take Microsoft down... DELL needs to help UBUNTU become the APPLE alternative!

Linux, Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by phubert May 23

Forrester sees Apple ruling the living room

*I* see more people choosing Apple for home, FLEEING from what they see as a Windows disaster.

DELL needs to support UBUNTU development to have an ALTERNATIVE to APPLE! 33 Comments »

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Improve your high-end (>$1000) PCs - Apple's doing well there.

Sales Strategies submitted by jmxz May 23

Fortune Magazine this month has an interesting article on Apple 2.0


Report: Apple’s market share of PCs over $1,000 hits 66%
...
Mac Q1 '08 Retail Share ... All Desktops: 14%
Mac Q1 '08 Retail Share ... All Notebooks: 14%
Mac Q1 '08 Retail Share ... $1,000+ Desktops: 70%
Mac Q1 '08 Retail Share ... $1,000+ Notebooks: 64%
...
Still, Apple’s share of the $1,000-plus retail market was less than 18% in January 2006 according to NPD. By September 2007, it had grown to more than 57%. And in the first quarter of 2008 it hit a record 66%.


I imagine this >$1000 segment is more profitable than the budget segment too.
Wonder what Dell needs to do to catch Apple here. It'd be interesting to see if people have good specific places Dell needs to improve compared to Apple on >$1000 machines in the comments.. 3 Comments »

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The XPS M2030

XPS products submitted by darthomer May 23

Resume the XPS M2010 Line with the XPS M2030. It is for people who want to bring the AWSOME power and Resolution of a Dell XPS 730 with them on the go. It is for X-treme Gaming and CPU Killing Simulations (Like Flight Simulator X) I have Some Pictures of it (They are screenshots of a detailed Google Sketchup 6 model) I want it to be as light and as thin as possible. Assuming that the GPU and Hard drive are thick I think it will be as thick as a XPS M1730 But if the parts are thinner please dell make it as light and thin as possible if you make this Laptop. unlike the XPS M2010 Its a Real Laptop not a Portable Desktop. Here is a description of the design, it has the basic shape of a XPS M1530 and I forgot to put the Dell Logos on the barrel Hinges like on a XPS M1530 but the Final Design should have that, It has the Glowing Wings (The area seen around the two XPS logos) like on XPS M1710s and XPS M1730s, It has the glowing letters on the keyboard the glowing XPS logo on the mouse pad and on the bottom of the buttons on the mouse pad. Here are some pictures

Prospective :



Tech (showing where stuff is) :







If you and Dell find better places to put stuff and more good features (like more USB ports) please tell me

Here are the specs:

Operating System: Windows Vista Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate

Screen : HD Truelife 20.1" screen with built-in Microphone and 2.0 Megapixel Webcam

CPU : 3.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Extreme over-clocked form 2.8GHz

GPU : 1024MB Nvidia e-Geforce 9800 GX2 SCC Edition SLI ready (The ATI Raidon Crossfire X Used on the Alienware ALX is equal to this one and the Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTX is only 512MB !!! The resolution 1920 x 1200 is like cutting butter to this Monster )

PPU (Physics Processing Unit ) : AGIEA PhysX Accelerator

RAM: 8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 667MHz

Hard Drive : RAID Performance 700GB 7200RPM, Nearly 1TB!

Sound Card : X-FI X-treme HD Audio

Internet : Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card

Internal Optical Drive : CD-RW, DVD-RW, and BR-RW (CD, DVD, Blue Ray) Reading and Writing Drive

input : light-up full keyboard (letters light up), Light up mouse pad, Built-in microphone and 2.0MP Webcam

Lighting : Keyboard (light up letters) Mouse pad (XPS logo on)
logos in the chrome wings, vents on the front (like on a XPS M1710) 44 Comments »

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The only improvement needed for the XPS 730

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), XPS products submitted by killadaedalus May 24

At this current point in time with this model (XPS 730) you only offer DUAL 1GB ATI® Radeon® 3870 X2 Crossfire X Graphics Cards. In my opinion I think that you should also offer the technologically superior Nvidia Geforce 8800GTX x2 or the geforce 8800GTX ultra x2. This is for all the Nvidia fans out there who prefer this line of product... such as myself :) Comment »

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Additional options for the XPS M1730

XPS products, Laptop Power submitted by killadaedalus May 24

The main disadvantage to the XPS m1730 is the battery life. Many other companies- such as Alienware- offer "smart bays" these are additional bays in which an extra optical drive, hard drive, or (in this case) it would be a very good idea to have an additional battery. I believe that you do offer something similar to this but not in this version of the laptop. With the addition of an extra battery gaming on the go does not need to stop every hour or so.

Another idea to help extend battery life is giving this laptop the ability to switch off the duel graphics cards when they are not being used to significantly increase battery life.

My final point is that Dell should offer the "Intel® Turbo Memory" This is basically an extra 1GB of RAM which is used to store the most frequently used files of the computer, so when you come to use these files again they are loaded from this cache and not the hard drive. Hence greatly decreasing the time taken. 3 Comments »

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re-use of shipping boxes

Environment submitted by parasite May 25

Shipping boxes for desktop computers and monitors are the perfect size and durability for small animals to use as a place to sleep & play. Or you can spend a few hours and go overboard like I did--anyway, it's better than sending more boxes to a landfill.

cathousemed 4 Comments »

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Put the 512MB Nvidia Geforce 9600 GT as an option for the XPS M1530

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), XPS products submitted by darthomer May 25

Put the 512MB Nvidia Geforce 9800 GT as an option for the XPS M1530 it is as big the 256MB card avalible right now but this one is 512MB and will make Games way faster and better looking than the 256MB card avalible. if Dell does this than the XPS M1530 will be one of the most popular laptops at Dell infact I think that the only thing I didn't like about the XPS M1530 is its poor GPU. The Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTX is the same power but I didn't say that one because its too thick this one is like 4cm thick. it could add another $50 $100 $150 to this PCs price tag but its worth it

14 Comments »

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Make a touchpad Vostro Notebook

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Vostro products submitted by ccpljat May 27

I think a lot of small businesses would like to see a computer geared specifically toward small businesses that has the capability of a touch screen. This seems to be the future of computing, what with Microsoft Touch and the mobile touch devices. You could even make it an option to add to the already available Vostro 1310. This shouldn't be terribly difficult. 1 Comment »

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dual drives on 15" laptops

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by warrenr May 28

since alienware is part of dell and they offer dual drives on a 15" laptop, why is this not an option on the dell branded laptops? Comment »

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operating system product key

Operating Systems, Service and Support submitted by ghuiber May 28

Dell should keep product keys on record and provide them to system owners upon request. Since such requests have nothing to do with hardware service, they should be accommodated regardless of whether the system in question is still under warranty. Storing a string of letters and numbers indefinitely cannot possibly cost Dell all that much, and the request can be handled entirely online, with zero labor. A nominal fee of say $10 per request should more than adequately compensate Dell for all this trouble.

I am bringing this up because the Microsoft CoA sticker on my Latitude D400 faded then rubbed off entirely. About a year later my hard disk failed, and I am now awaiting delivery of a replacement. But I will have to re-install the Win XP OS, for which I paid fair and square, and I can't because neither you nor Microsoft are willing to supply me with the Product Key. The Microsoft rep said that OEM pre-installed OS's are the responsibility of the said OEM. And your guy said that since my machine is out of warranty, I am out of luck. 11 Comments »

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Boycott Windows 7

Operating Systems submitted by aikiwolfie May 29

Windows 7 is apparently going to come with quite a sting in the wallet for consumers. A while back Microsoft floated the idea of a subscription software service you pay for every time you use it. And most of these "services" are already offered pre-installed or for free like Office or Hotmail.

If the rumors are true it's going to hit home with the release of Windows 7.

Microsoft Wants You to Pay Monthly Subscription for Office and Services You Won't Use

Windows 7 and Windows Live to Have Even More Forced Integration

Oh! And Windows 7 as i expected will basically be Vista. It will use essentially the same kernel instead of the expected cut down, bloat free MinWin and the same driver model. So Microsoft still hasn't learned the lesson not to cut corners with OS development.
Windows 7 Will Have Same Foundation as Vista, Be Mostly Secret Until Launch

How could Dell possibly justify offering this ridiculous monstrosity to it's customers? Surely we deserve better treatment than this?

At the very least give us a real choice of OS should Microsofts plans come to fruition. 41 Comments »

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XPS 1530 Lap Top - FIX the SLOT LOADING NOISE!!! AND increase ETHERNET SPEED

XPS products submitted by contrast123 May 30

Yes, ahem, please fix slot loading noise, on XPS 1530, I don't know if all xps models have this, but it would be nice to smoothly eject a DVD or cdr without having a stuttering noise emanate from the machine, EVERYTIME you eject something form the slot loader.

Ethernet, I still cannot believe no GIGABIT ethernet is available for the HIGH end laptop, XPS is suppose to be. If it were a TRUE multimedia home laptop, then you would have it networked with other home machines, meaning, you would LIKE to transfer files, via lan router to other computers.

I use the 1530 as a replacement, and having to tap your fingers while files transfer, is sad.

ALmost depressing considering that your new vostro line, is offering the gigabit ethernet. 2 Comments »

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1530 XPS LED screen should have 1920x1080 option, APPLE does...

Monitors and Displays, Sales Strategies, XPS products submitted by contrast123 May 30

Yeah, DELL should also offer hi resolution LED, of 1920x1080 as well. 3 Comments »

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XPS 1530 OFFER 64 or 32 bit OS system, AND OFFER 64 BIT DRIVERS FOR ALL LAPTOPS and other PC's DEll sells... like other lower end laptop OEM vendors do...

Operating Systems, XPS products submitted by contrast123 May 31

other vendors, I looked at, while shopping for a laptop, beatifully offered the OS system, in EITHER 64 bit or 32 bit. The world will eventually go towards 64 bit. Gateway is offering their FX gaming desktop with a 64 bit OS pre-installed.

Toshiba, also is selling a VERY impressive laptop at bestbuy with 450 gigs of hardrive, PLUS the 64 bit os system, which makes full use of the 4 gigs.

DONT LOCK THE CUSTOMER INTO 32 bit, thats horrid. Why would DELL DO THAT?. Your such a huge company, it boggles the mind, as to why, if you want to stay competitive, you would only offer a 32 bit OS system?. Revamp your deal with Microsoft, and tell them that if the customer wants to upgrade, that for being a dell customer, a dell customer can get the 64 bit OS without having to BUY it.

AND why would you offer 64 bit drivers ONLY for the XPS 1330. BUT
NOT HAVE THEM AVAILABLE FOR THE XPS 1530?????. It's ludicrous. So now the customer has to rag tag, and get the 64 bit xps1330 drivers, for the xps 1530, and end up sacrificing some hardware functionality, simply because DELL forgets one of the most CRUCIAL aspects of their machines....the OS ?....c'mon dell...whats up that, seriously..i mean, seriously, whats up with that.

EVERY SINGLE LAPTOP you offer, should have available, for it, on your website for download, 64bit drivers and 32 bit drivers.

64 bit drivers are the future, need I tell this to a tech company like dell?....yup. From a humble customer that likes your products, owns TWO XPS laptops, usses an xps 1330 for presentations, powerpoint presentations that I do, and I really love my computer, but would like
to love a bit more. Just a little more. I love the design quality, build wise, is second to none. If you fix these other little details, you will rule, your competitors will have a VERY hard time matching you in the laptop vending industry.

Please consider my ideas. I own two xps's a 1530 and a 1330.

Again thanks, for offering this forum to place our ideas. I have seen some ideas implemented, and would really enjoy seeing some of mine(others have the exact same idea as myself) being implemented.

I know I cant be the only thinking this way. I know I'm not. I highly doubt Dell also thinks I am alone with these thoughts. 4 Comments »

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Please stop aslant stickers on Optiplex 755

OptiPlex products submitted by berksmobil Jun 2

Please try no to put on aslant service-tag, windows and intel stickers on DELL Optiplex 755. Also windows and intel stickers are a bit off-edge the case. Thanks alot. 5 Comments »

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Develop a hygienic keyboard

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by badblood Jun 3 **ALREADY OFFERED**

Look down at your keyboard. Have a real close look. Get your face right close. You know how filthy that thing is?


Please see dawn_l's comment
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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 »



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