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Advertise Graphics RAM correctly

Advertising and Marketing submitted by joffe100 04/20/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

When we say we want to buy a 512Mb graphics card we really do want a 512Mb graphics card - not 512Mb with 256mb physical memory with 256mb shared! This is really BAD and misleading advertising - you do not see other RAM memory being sold 1Gb (512Mb physical, 512Mb shared!)

Should read: 512Mb physical memory and it actually be 512Mb physical memory

NOT: 512Mb** and then some tiny asterixed disclaimer on a linked page that points out that the 512Mb is some funky combination of 3Mb physical and the rest being pulled from virtual memory - this kills many graphic intense apps and games...

suprised no-one has sued over this? Not sure many buyers are even aware....





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Matte (NOT TrueLife) Display on XPS m1330

Monitors and Displays, XPS products submitted by mw 06/27/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

The XPS m1330 seems to be the perfect machine, aside from a few imperfections (no Gigabit Ethernet, for example). However, there is one feature that is an absolute dealbreaker for me--the glossy TrueLife screen. I remember the day before the shiny screens, and what a beautiful day that was.

If the XPS m1330 were available with a matte option (along with LED backlighting, of course), I would order one right now. I just don't think I can deal with the TrueLife panel.











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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.

When the CPU enters low power mode it makes a whining sound all the time. It's quite bad, and has been reported all over the web by thousands of users.

Dell needs to sit down with Intel, and figure out what is going on and stop ignoring the problem. 80 Comments »

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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Protec MediaDirect's botton

Inspiron products submitted by toledo 08/02/07

Hi my friends; I from oaxaca mexico.

My idea is the next..

Sorry because of my english is not good.

I think that Dell must to protec MediaDirect's botton because some day I move my computer aN inspiron 9400 in its bag and a mutting's botton was press for long time, when I took my inspiron and put on the table the botton was continue press, then my pc was not work and I didn't know what happens, suddenly I see the botton was press and that was the reason that the pc was entering to "Auto Diagnostic" reboot.

THIS IS MY IDEA.

ATTE.
TOLEDO 1 Comment »

Blu-Ray drive on Dell M1330 laptop

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), XPS products, Laptops submitted by burtontyler_23 08/02/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Are there any plans for a Blu-Ray drive in the M1330 laptop. It's the only reason i haven't bought one. And why is there an HDMI out with no high-def drive?











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Transparent Carbon coated 17" Touch Tablet Notebook

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by reg 06/18/07

Optically Transparent, Scratch-Resistant, Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings can provide Dell Tablet notebooks with near indestructible screens.

Both Microsoft and Apple are moving away from keyboards and towards the 'Multi-Touch'
computer interface, as well as pen based computing, Real note taking writing on your
ultra-high resolution screen, etc.

Dell can make the strongest Tough-book 17" tablets - perfect for school, the office, or the outdoors... 4 Comments »

Next upgrade to the new XPS 1330. The 1337. The Leet!

Gaming, Sales Strategies, XPS products submitted by khalbrae 07/28/07

Think of how many gamers would buy an XPS 1330 if we changed the single end digit to a 7? The 1337 would be a hotcake seller. Especially if we upgraded the video card to one with 256 onboard video memory and the future (maybe 6 months from now) bigger solid state hard drive! Think of the possibilities! "My computer is 1337! I loves the 1337!

You could even market it as such!

You could even call it the "Elite" XPS 1337. The product sells itself. 8 Comments »

Sell ink cartridges at local retail

Printers and Ink, Sales Strategies submitted by guardianxps 02/21/07 **IMPLEMENTED**

So, for convenience and ease of access, can Dell sell ink cartridges through local retail stores? I realize Dell is an online store; and not suggesting you stop the online part, but also make it available through retail stores. Considering weather or other natural occurrences, and the latest discomfort from DHL leaving the ink cartridges on the door just to be stolen gets annoying.





We now sell ink cartridges at Staples. Click here for more details






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Wireless power

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by dvenkat 06/19/07

I would like to see wireless power cords that avoid clutter. 2 Comments »

ONE SHOPPING CART PLEASE (dell.com)

Dell Web Site submitted by ootleman 02/16/07

Why split it up into 4 different shopping carts (home, small business, etc)? I still don't know how it works. 1/2 my products go into one cart, 1/2 my orders go into the other, possibly depending on where I was browsing from.

And, then, seems like the shopping carts expire after a few hours. After all that time spent configuring, why not keep it around longer.

Matter of fact, why not split the site up at all? If I click on desktops - show me all desktops. Do I, as a small company, need differ computers then a medium business? Please show me everything and let me figure out what works best.

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Add a scroll wheel to the notebooks

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by sopwith 08/02/07

Why can't you integrate a mouse style scroll wheel between the mouse integrated buttons on a laptop?

Functionality should include:
- scrolling
- side tilt
- middle mouse button

I just can't get used to useing the touchpad.
Dedicated touch pads like on the Logitech diNovo Edge, would be okay, but I would like to see a scroll wheel option. 15 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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