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On the XPS M1530 remove the S-Video and add an extra USB port in its place

XPS products submitted by james-94 May 30

The M1530 should have 4 USB ports so why not remove the S-Video so theres extra room for another USB. Then there will be 2 USB on each side. Why have an S-Video out when there is HDMI and VGA that can hook up to your TV? 3 Comments »

Give Us The Option Of Ubuntu On The XT2!

Latitude products, Linux, Operating Systems submitted by aikiwolfie May 30

Dell please don't make the Latitude XT2 a Windows only device. Please give us the option of Ubuntu on the XT2.

And remember to keep the price reasonable this time around. 14 Comments »

Laptop keyboards are a thing of the past!

Laptops submitted by scoped00 May 30

With all of the developments in touch screen technology (and tactile feedback) and with the new OLPC on the horizon, why do we still have laptops with separate screens and keyboards? Dual touchscreens would make laptops more versatile and more fun to use! It might take a little getting used to, but I'm sure we'll manage. 4 Comments »

Only supported stuff on linux laptops/desktops

Linux, Service and Support, Desktops and Laptops submitted by alexanthony May 28

I just tried to customise an ubuntu laptop (UK site) and saw that I could add a printer which I am unsure if it supports linux (says Windows 98/XP/Vista). It can't be too hard to make it clear whether or not this printer is supported, and if not, it shouldn't be advertised when customising an ubuntu system.

I also discovered that I could buy Norton Internet Security for it. Does a linux version really exist? No. Should I be able to buy it as part of a linux system? No.

Someone could get really confused when they try to use "supported" accessories and software then realise that they're not... 10 Comments »

Dell website

Dell Web Site submitted by bbr May 30

www.dell.com
Looks different from the european dell site currently.

The dell USA site seems more advanced at the current time. It looks nice, please update the european website. Comment »

Dell needs to put back option for 64-bit operating system

Operating Systems, Desktops and Laptops submitted by helmecj01 May 30

Dell needs to put back option for 64-bit operating system like XP 64-bit and Vista 64-bit for all desktops and Laptops. 3 Comments »

"Trade In" Program

Advertising and Marketing, Environment, Sales Strategies submitted by john_saddington 02/19/07

I'd love to see a "Trade In" Program and/or initiative, where a customer who's been a long time customer could trade in an old system for a new one, or at least, a good sized discount.

I've got an old laptop and seriously need a new one. It's been out of warranty for a long time, but, would love to get a discount for a new one if I could trade it in.

This would also be environmentally healthy! 34 Comments »

Out-Law Small Print!

Dell Web Site, Sales Strategies, Simplify IT submitted by aikiwolfie May 28

Please ban all small print from your advertisements, documentation, special deals and any other information disseminated via print, broadcast, internet or other media.

This is about "Simplifying IT" for everybody. It's also a policy you should enforce with ALL of your retail and supply chain partners that have direct contact with your customers. Both corporate and consumer.

Some might argue that this would dramatically increase the amount of paper distributed with your products. I would argue this need not be the case. Alternatives are available.

Documentation can be distributed in many forms. Commonly CD's and web sites are now being used to distribute EULAs, manuals, FAQs and guides in HTML and PDF format. Strangely many suppliers still include small print in these digital formats? Why?

What purpose does this small print serve other than to hide restrictions and trip up customers?

My solution is much simpler and a lot more sensible. Make product warranties, EULAs, etc simpler. Be up front and honest with your customers and be more flexible.

Your customers have no need of small print Dell. Please "Simplify IT". 7 Comments »

Have a new family called XPSA

Desktops, XPS products submitted by helmecj01 May 29

Have a new family called XPSA
have AMD processor like AMD Turion Ultra and AMD Turion, AMD Athlon, AMD Semporn

Have all the new ATI graphics card 1 Comment »

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 »

Dell EV | Design and Sell an Electric Car

New Product Ideas submitted by dhart 02/21/07

Dell possesses the fundamental resources necessary to produce an electric car for the 21st century:

- Dell brand name and a global market
- direct sales infrastructure
- global supply-chain network
- manufacturing expertise
- electronics expertise
- customer service expertise

Of course, driver and passenger computer systems in a Dell EV would integrate smoothly with Dell PCs at home and in the office.

As a bonus, merely announcing development of a an electric car for mass production would send Dell's environmental credentials skyrocketing.

Dell is in a unique position to launch disruptive technology into the auto industry with an inexpensive and unprecedentedly mass-produced electric car. Partnering with an existing small automaker would be a rapid route to design, regulatory compliance and mass-production. An EV as a product should be considered as a top-end evolution of the consumer appliance or gadget rather than its commonplace treatment as a relic of the 19th century. 13 Comments »

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.

- Create a unique and distinguishable Dell look & feel (like Apple has done)

- Use advanced interface design with transparency, compositing, 3D effects, etc.

- Make it slick, polished, dead-easy to use and well integrated (e.g. make Vista look better than Microsoft has done)


- Make the Dell software pack look & feel similar on Linux, Windows XP and Vista

- Offer the Dell software pack on all new PCs, and for download for old Dell PCs and competitors' PCs

- Promote Dell software and services such as Online Backup & PC TuneUp

- Deliver updates for drivers and ALL other bundled software

- Include other rich online applications, with Firefox add-ons and themes

- Generate extra revenue with subscriptions, extended theme galleries, thematic tie-ins to movies, music, toys, and other consumer stuff (e.g. Spiderman™ theme by Dell™, etc.)


- Allow the user to easily revert to OS-default settings, and back again (with one click!)

- Allow the user to selectively choose to enable/disable each component (like Google Pack has done)

- Allow the user to select between profiles such as "Simple", "Family", "Power User", and "Custom"


- Set a high standard for any software to become part of the Dell software pack (e.g. components must be well-behaved and not popup-infested crapware)

- Make clear distinctions for each component whether it is open source, proprietary freeware, proprietary trialware, subscription-ware, etc.

- Make clear the impact on system resources for each component (e.g. startup items, estimated percentage of use of system resources such as memory, storage, CPU, network, etc.)

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Pre-Installed Linux | Release Early, Release Often, Release with Predictable Support

Linux, Service and Support, Desktops and Laptops submitted by dhart 12/19/07

Release Early: On PCs that ship with Pre-Installed Linux, always ship the very latest Linux versions (without sacrificing quality, of course!). For supported Linux distributions, this means same-day shipping when a new version is released.

Release Often: Ship updated versions of Linux methodically, like clockwork. For example, PCs with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed should ship with updated versions every six months, in sync with regular Ubuntu Linux releases.

Release with Predictable Support: With every PC shipped, commit to a fixed period of Linux support (ideally around 5 years) for the latest versions of supported Linux, so that every Dell PC can end its long life running a long-term-support version of Linux.

For example, Ubuntu Linux LTS versions are released every 2 years, and supported with security updates for a minimum of 5 years (that adds up to around 10 years of reliable support for Linux for every PC shipped by Dell).

Of course, this idea implies continually expanding the Dell/Linux HCL (hardware compatibility list) to incrementally include more models, both new and old, until all PCs and peripherals sold by Dell have predictable, reliable support for operating with Linux. Dell should commit publicly to fully support Linux on all new hardware sold by Dell.

Dell is doing a great job of ramping-up support for Linux across Dell product lines. To be competitive in the market for pre-installed Linux (expected by astute analysts to become dominant on desktop and notebook PCs within the next decade), Dell must consistently ship new PCs with the very latest versions of the most popular Linux distributions.

Most operating systems are developed with predictable alpha and beta release cycles, which should give Dell enough time for internal testing and to ship new machines on the very same day that updated versions of go gold. In the example of Ubuntu Linux, like clockwork, every six months. The built-in automatic-update features of most Linux distributions can be used by Dell to distribute updates until guaranteed minimum support periods have ended. 21 Comments »

Add Mac OSX

Operating Systems - Multiboot submitted by rmartin 02/17/07

Need to add Mac OSX. Esp good idea when bundled with Parallels software so you could run Windows and linux at the same time. v10.5 will be out soon that makes it an ever better idea. 129 Comments »

Don't put the Dell logo upside down on the Mini Inspiron

Laptops submitted by jervis961 May 29

I didn't notice this last night as I was checking out the pictures of the new Dell Mini but it was pointed out by JamesWeb on Dell's "yourblog" that the Dell logo is upside down.



Please don't leave the logo like that, it looks bad. 52 Comments »

E Series Notebooks - Dell logo

Latitude products submitted by dionne May 29

I have seen the new Latitude E Series and am very disappointed that the Dell logo has changed. This takes away the Dell identity and makes it like any other notebook. Please please reconsider and bring back the round Dell logo that we all love!!!!!! 1 Comment »

give the origianl CD of the OS and not an ISO

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Service and Support submitted by siger May 19

when there is a problem with the Master Boot Record the ISO can't repair it and we have to go to a reparation company.

Please give us the original disc and not an ISO. IT Is more expensive but , more satisfaction for the customer. 8 Comments »

Backlit Keyboards

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by rarmasu 02/21/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

I find myself many, many times in dark or poorly lit environments having to guess the various keys - would be fantastic to have a backlit keyboard - with backlit individual keys as the best option.

I would actually pay extra for that convenience if the option was available.
This could be done for desktops or notebooks.


Check out the white LED backlights on the <ahref>XPS M1730.
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Combine all ReactOS ideas!

IdeaStorm submitted by kevintrooper May 18

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Duo PC

Desktops, New Product Ideas submitted by nkama May 18

I would like to share an idea I have thinking last time, about of creation of one PC with function of two PC's. I mean, one pc being used by two people with two different desktop and processing different data, just like people using two computer normally. This idea raised after noticing that many household face more and more need of buying two or more computers for the family members. And to me, woould sound better if your company produces a pc with function of two pc's and supplying information to two different monitors with their keyboard, and preferably a wireless pc and monitors as well the keyboards. These pc's could be used in the companies as well as in the offices.

With kind regards,

Nkama 6 Comments »