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Easier way to OPT OUT of Dell selling my private information Advertising and Marketing submitted by ninefoot3 10/17/07 **IN PROGRESS**
I rec'd a brochure yesterday saying Dell and DFS were going to share my private info with other 3rd party companies for marketing purposes. Well, it said that in about 5,000 words or so. At the end is a box stating that I may opt-out of this by calling the number listed or writing a letter (including certain info) and send it to the listed address. Operating Systems submitted by tadpole 10/28/07 For months I have been trying to configure a new computer; but I want to do it with XP, NOT Vista. Dell is making it so difficult for me to do so - virtually everything I want (I am a home user and rekatively inexperienced) is only available with Vista. I am so annoyed by this that I have complained to the European Commission's Competition Directorate, suggesting that Dell and Microsoft are engaged in a concerted practice, seeking to boost respectvely hard- and software sales. I cannot imagine that Dell's intention is to lose customers - look at PC World's recebt Vista-related profits drop - but if they continue to foist Vista upon those that do not want it, then this will be the result, albeit reluctantly, in my case. Please, Dell, make XP available as an option on ALL your systems. 18 Comments » Michael Dell, shut down Dell and give money back to shareholders... Dell submitted by mugunth 10/29/07
If Dell does not like(or know) to innovate..., atleast copy Apple... Build an iMac. Vostro Notebooks Need digital video output instead of vga Monitors and Displays, Vostro products submitted by ward733 07/29/07 Looking at the vga adapter on the vostro notebooks almost brings us back to late p3's and early p4's befor digital monitors. I think if the white digital connecter was there instead of the blue vga there would be a greater intrest for people that use dual video and digital projectors. I do think the new line of systems do have a good design. I think they would be a better use for the digital connection than vga... Comment » The Dell Experience, Reloaded | on Linux & Windows Operating Systems, Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by dhart 07/17/07 **IN PROGRESS**
Offer as an OPTION on all Dell PCs a well-chosen collection of add-on software, "Dell's best picks", including Dell visual themes and other software settings. Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by camf1217 12/09/07 **ALREADY OFFERED**
add an option for intel turbo memory Vostro 1500 with 7200 RPM harddrive option Servers and Storage, Vostro products submitted by liraco 08/21/07 **IMPLEMENTED**
I was really looking forward to getting a Vostro over an Inspiron thanks to its durability, reduced bloatware and Vista Ultimate options but I cannot understand why Dell doesn't include a 7200RPM option. Fix CPU Whine On Intel Systems Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by codemonkeyx 08/08/07
This issue has been ignored by Dell, and other manufactures for far too long. I was hoping the issue had been addressed with the new M1330 laptop I just bought, but it has not. Fix issue regarding OS installation vs. SATA Hard Drive Servers and Storage, Vostro products submitted by rpricket 09/02/07
The suggestion is that Dell must update the bios/firmware for its Vostro computers to give better support of the SATA drives. This – or otherwise create a means by which to install the operating system of choice, without a prob.Why is this needed? - In short, without proper SATA matrix drivers installed, the user may (as I have) encounter severe problems when trying to install a fresh copy of the operating system of choice. These problems may include anything from locking up during installation, or even the Blue Screen of Death. The sad part is, that in my experience, there is no option to load these matrix drivers during XP install – meaning, one cannot install XP. The root cause? – its hard to say, but obviously there is a hardware conflict if drivers are needed just to properly install an OS. My Experience: I ordered my dell Vostro 1700 late July of 07, and received it the first week of August – well ahead of the expected delivery date. Having spent about $1,700 on my setup, I was very excited to open the box and start enjoying my new laptop. (Tech specs listed below) In the first hour of use, I encountered my first problem - a popping in the sound playback. Wonderful. Simply Wonderful. (I will address this issue in a separate proposal) After some searching I found this issue addressed on the dell forums, with no real solution. Thinking it couldn’t get much worse, I went on. Problem number two – the case of the failing video drivers. Specifically while gaming, my NVidia GeForce 8600 GT drivers would suddenly stop working for about 15 seconds – this would happen again, and again, reoccurring every hour or two. I have yet to find the solution. My Vostro is slowly losing its appeal, but I remain faithful… (Will also be fully addressed in a separate proposal) Here’s where the fun begins: (…sometime later) After running into some problems that were seemingly unfixable with a program I was running, I decided to reformat my hard drive and do a fresh install of Windows Vista Home Basic. – Something I do regularly to keep my computers running smoothly. Upon opening the box however, I found that the Vista install DVD was not included. How dare they! - after talking to a tech for 15 minutes I get them to ship me a copy of the DVD. THE REAL PROBLEM- 2 days later, the DVD arrives and I’m all set to reinstall. I pop in the DVD, boot from CD/DVD drive, and off I go. I click through the installation jargon, format the drive, and hit next. Windows starts installing… the first step completes… then the next… and the next – Last step! (the computer reboots here) the last step is listed as “Completing Installation…” and the yellow progress bar at the bottom of the screen is maybe 2/3 full. This is where everything breaks loose – I wait…and wait... and wait… and wait (4-6 hours). (still displaying “Completing Installation…” I reboot and try the process again. Guess what. It did the same thing again…and again… and again. I tried installing Vista in the exact same manner 6 times! I don’t get it, is my DVD bad? Is my hardware bad?? I log on to dells tech support chat. During the 2 hour chat, I did everything from run a system diagnostics, to try installing again – and all I got was a “…this is a very special issue.” to “…why don’t we just send you another hard drive, pre-flashed with vista.” - a temporary fix. Feeling discontent with Dells tech support, I continued to search Google for information on this issue, and maybe find people with similar problems. I did. If you follow this link here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=149762 you will see what I found – a lot of people with the same problem with Vostro notebooks, or notebooks of a similar build. The two existing solutions are as follows: 1. Disable the AHCI for your SATA Drive in the BIOS. - Doing this will allow you to install without a prob. BUT, disabling your AHCI will cripple your drive capabilities and reduce speed. – so this is definitely not a good fix. 2. Load the SATA drive Matrix drivers before selecting the partition during vista installation. - Doing this will allow an install – but in my experience, only Vista. The version of XP I have (dell XP cd), because there is no driver prompt, begins to load its components but after a few minutes it ends at the BSoD. Other OS’s may have very similar problems. - Heres the link to those Matrix drivers btw: - 32bit: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&relea... - 64bit: http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&re... So you tell me - should we have to put up with this, or should Dell actually do something about it? I’m not sure if this problem could be solved with a BIOS update, but if it can be, then do it…NOW!! If it can’t, then Dell needs to recall all the Vostro computers experiencing this problem and replace the conflicting hardware. – It’s hard to say if the SATA drive is actually the core cause; it may be the video card, the memory, the mother board, or any number of other components. Lastly, I find it extremely disheartening that Dells own techs didn’t realize this problem existed, maybe because not many end users have had to reformat yet, much less know how. Further input or recognition of this problem by other users would be much appreciated. 1 Thank You! Additonal Information and Resources: Copy of my 2 hour conversation with the Dell Tech – minor humor included. Some information has been “****” starred out for privacy. Get it here: http://download207.mediafire.com/alya1yxujrng/9zno8mngmji/dellconvo.html My Tech Specs: Vostro 1700 Intel Core 2 Duo T7500, 2.2GHz, 800Mhz FSB 4M L2 Cache 17.0 inch Wide Screen UXGA TL LCD 3GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 DIMM$ 256MB NVIDIA GEFORCE 8600M GT 160G 5400RPM SATA hard drive Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic Dell Exclusive MediaDirect Instant Play Software Application Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem, for Inspiron Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.08 Vostro 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+R write capability, Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0 Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini Card No Built in Camera 1700 Norton Internet Security 2007 30 Day Trial WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, Vostro 1700 Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR) Windows Vista Home Basic 16 Comments » Dell Laptops with Disk Anti-Shock protection (DASP) Laptops submitted by helmecj01 08/13/07 I know what dell can add to the laptop is Disk Anti-Shock protection is technology that safeguards the hard disk against knocks and guarantees an unmatched level of protection. 3 Comments » Service and Support, Desktops and Laptops submitted by lambchops468 08/31/07
I ordered a Inspiron 1520 and I am fed up with the issues: 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. Laptops submitted by tleavit 10/09/07 Specifically in my case Latitudes in businesses: Dell needs to remove modems as default hardware. Understanding that people out there today are actually still using them, for now it should be an option but I don’t think every laptop made needs to have one installed by default. Utilize the real-estate freed up on the back for something new such as HDMI video/sound or such. 17 Comments » Offer Windows XP SP3 when it comes out - now is the time to make sure Microsoft will let you. Operating Systems submitted by jmxz 10/09/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
Sounds like WinXP Service Pack 3 will be coming out soon. There should be an option of having no trialware on all computers Software submitted by jervis961 08/23/07 **REVIEWED**
Here is a news article about trialware and how Dell feels that regular customers want it but small business ones do. Do they not look at the ideas here? Make a calendar with all COMING SOON and IN PROGRESS ideas Advertising and Marketing, IdeaStorm submitted by krasmussen 09/22/07 **REVIEWED**
One of the biggest annoyances with IdeaStorm is that the horizon for an idea being implemented is very blurry, if at all existing. If you're lucky, you get "third quarter 2009", but mostly, there is no timeframe at all. This leads to the feeling that not much is being done, and exactly that feeling is what IdeaStorm should be eliminating. Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by visiocloud 10/06/07 **ALREADY OFFERED**
I love the power options available on XPS systems but would never get one because 17" is too big for me and 14" is too small, I think many people would appreciate a powerful 15.4 inch laptop. XPS products, Laptops submitted by kennywrx 08/19/07
Dell XPS M1530 Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by badblood 10/05/07
Make a little, portable, 1st Aid Kit full of all the things you need to do emergency work on a PC, including tools, recovery and diagnostic discs, and lots of other things besides.  track my votes
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