Higher quality lcd screens for XPS M1530
Monitors and Displays, XPS products submitted by marcusesq
Jan 13
My brothers XPS M1530 arrived today fitted with a WSXGA+ screen and its horrible and grainy. I didn't get a chance to see weather its fitted with the Samsung or LG screen.
I don't know weather this is a quality control issue or just penny pinching by using cheap screens but until its fixed there is no NO WAY I'll be placing an order.
How anyone could design a laptop this good only to ruin the whole deal by fitting nasty screens is beyond me.
It seems this is not an isolated case either.
To see the extent of the problem look
http://www.notebookreview.com. ( search for "grainy screen"
http://www.google.com ( search for "dell laptop grainy screen" )
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XPS 1330 Video Card
XPS products submitted by realskript
08/28/07
Give the option for a better video card for the XPS 1330 (i.e. nvidia geforce go 8600 GS instead of the 8400) ... the 8400 is kind of lacking.. a lil bit.. its not worth of the XPS brand.
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More OS Choices on the XPS Line!
Operating Systems, Sales Strategies, XPS products submitted by hoodedthing
12/30/07
Alright, the XPS laptop line is pretty good, but the OS choices are awfully limited. As a matter of fact, it's usually a choice between Vista or Vista Ultimate. Putting Linux, no-OS, and XP choices on all computers isn't a new subject, but I'm talking about the XPS line, because it seems to have been left out of the "partially implemented" part of those ideas.
The m1330 and the m1530 are both VISTA ONLY. I don't know about everyone else, but Vista pretty much sucks, and I would definitely re-platform any XPS I bought rather than deal with it. Can't we have a choice of XP, no OS, or Linux? Dell is really strangling these great computers by making Vista their mandatory OS.
The m1710 and m1730 do give you the choice of XP, but those laptops start at $2300. Why would you only offer XP on your high-end systems? It's not a new expensive product, it's still in demand, it's not anything inconvenient for Dell, so let's just stick it back in the pre-installion options.
So, they're great laptops, we want more OS choices because it's easy for us if we get the OS we want pre-installed, or at least don't have to wipe and then install one ourselves. I don't know how the legal whoop-dee-doo works with XP as opposed to Vista, but I know that a blank or Linux hard drive is free, and there's no excuse for not offering those.
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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.
Dell: Please remember who your customer is.
It's time for you to start making sure Microsoft lets you ship WinXP-SP3 pre-installed on Dells.
I believe Microsoft's current thinking is that they won't let you and want you to force Vista on your customers instead.
Why might one want XP-SP3? Well - XP-SP2 leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to security (even according to Microsoft's Vista PR); and Vista leaves a lot to be desired in general. XP-SP3 might be the most viable windows OS for businesses.
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Offer A Free Downgrade From Vista To XP
Operating Systems submitted by huper
04/24/07
I for one have had it with Windows Vista. I find this software so full of bugs that I am spending more time transferring log files to Microsoft than getting actual work done. They are certainly not paying me for my time to repair their flaky software! When I got my Dimension E520 it came loaded with a 2.8Ghz Duo Dual Core Intel Processor, 2GB of RAM, 256MB on an NVIDIA card & 2 - 250GB hard drives. Surely this system would be powerful & I could focus on writing & getting work done quickly. But no, the slow speed of this operating system taxes the hard drives & CPU so they are regularly running at 75% & 89%. I have tried changing the swap file to use a different drive, removed non essential services as well as swapping out memory from one slot to another. I have used every OS both client & server since DOS 1.0 & this is by far the worst! (Except maybe BOB or ME). Dell wants to give users an upgrade to Windows Vista within a certain time frame. How about offering a downgrade to XP for people who don't want Vista? Otherwise I will be checking into which Linux version will best run on this hardware.
MCSE since 1996 & now an extremely disgruntled Windows Vista hostage! I will happily surrender my Windows Vista disk for one with XP it!!
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Let Us Choose XP For All Machines!
Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by shamarkaleo
07/26/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
Dear Dell Service Team,
After unsuccessful appeals to several levels of your support staff, I am writing to convey one last appeal regarding operating systems and purchasing options on your site.
I am the CEO of a small web and graphic design business. We decided to purchase a laptop for our staff use on trips, and after studying all our options, chose Dell as our computer supplier.
We were dismayed to find that most of the computer systems at Dell came pre-installed with Windows Vista, with only a few computers offering a choice of operating systems. Our computer of choice did not offer a selection.
I find this mindboggling, since Dell as a company won't use Vista on its own computers until after SP1 is released. http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/0,1000000121,39286949,00.htm?r=8
And CNET gives Windows vista this dismal review:
"...essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade." http://reviews.cnet.com/windows/windows-vista-ultimate/4505-3672_7-32013603.html
What is more mindboggling to me is Dell's refusal to work with our company when we appealed for a change in our order. We wanted the specific machine we ordered, we simply didn't want Vista.
As it is, the only options we were offered were:
A.) Cancel our order- though we'd already waited weeks for the order to be fulfilled - and order a machine we don't want that offers the XP operating system choice
or
B.) Wait for our machine to arrive, then go buy XP ourselves at additional cost, reformat the hard drive, and install XP on our own.
These choices are horrible! Especially since one of your own staff told me by phone that Dell has received many, many complaints about Vista.
Neither option meets our needs. We either end up with a machine we don't want which has the right operating system, or a machine we do want that we must "fix" prior to use.
So I appeal to you to allow buyers to choose their operating system on ALL your machines, not just some. You don't have to offer a huge choice, but at least one more option than Vista!
Kelli Standish
Check out the Idea in Action to find out more about Dell offering XP.
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desktops and notebooks
submitted by blackbart358
07/09/07
I am about to buy a new desktop computer. I have researeched all of the companys and have decided to purchase it from Lenovo instead of Dell. The reason is that Lenova will custom build the unit the way I want it and their tech call center is in the USA. I want a new computer with Windows XP home not Vista which Lenovo will build for me. I tried out a new computer with Windows Vista and found that most of my older software would not run on it, such as Wordperfect 11. Also some of my other units would not work with Vista, my printer and scanner. HP would not offer driver downloads for the units, they suggested that I upgrade to a new printer and scanner. If Dell would build me the same unit at the same price and offer me tech support from a USA center I would buy the Dell instead of the Lenovo.
John W. Barton
blackbart358@cox.net
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Don't make us buy Vista
Operating Systems submitted by icantseeyou
02/21/07 **IMPLEMENTED**
From all of the press I have read it is plain that Vista is a big bomb. To buy the cheapest version I hear it isn't even as good as XP SP2. At the same time you need at least 4 Gig to run it. Offer other options... I don't care if it's Linux, XP, or a rat running on a wheel. Don't make us buy Vista.
You can read more about this the OS options Dell offers here.
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BOYCOTT VISTA!
Operating Systems submitted by reg
03/21/07
Dell Dudes,
Microsoft reserves the right to spy on your computer.
The more you learn how Microsoft EULA has the right to enter your computer, check out what software you are using, and also use the DRM tools in Vista to prevent you from seeing files, data, videos, or hearing 'unauthorized' music files - the more you get a sick, sinking feeling in your gut that someone else has taken control of your machine.
US Federal Government Agencies have BANNED Microsoft Vista, and for good reason.
The Microsoft EULA takes control of your machine, stating directly: "this agreement only gives you some rights to use the software. Microsoft reserves all other rights." Even potentially deleting files or disabling programs.
Compared to the costs of Apple OS X or any Linux Distribution,
The Costs of Windows Vista are Unacceptable.
Keep in mind that Microsoft was convicted by U.S. Courts for its criminal behavior, and is being forced to pay $4 million A Day by the European Union for being in violation of their judgments.
Anti-freedom Vista takes away your rights - do you want to Confirm or Deny?
BOYCOTT WINDOWS VISTA MACHINES!
If you support Linux, freedom, democracy, or just want to keep control of Your own machine that You buy with Your own money, PROMOTE this idea now.
Microsoft - Where in the world did you think you were going to go today?
Let Dell know - You Don't Want Windows Vista.
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Support Windows XP By Posting Drivers for PCs with Vista
Operating Systems - Multiboot submitted by gear
Apr 15
Now that the decision has been made by Microsoft to keep XP Home and other editions on the market at least until 2010, it is time to do more to add value to Dell's product and take advantage of your build to order model.
Recently, it is noted that:
a) the Inspiron 1520 has been brought back with XP for the home market.
This need to be greatly expanded with XP available pre-installed on every PC sold by Dell. The build to order model is indifferent to it.
b) Retail machines sold at Best Buy, etc. need to come with XP and not just Vista.
Want to be real brilliant? Find a way with Microsoft so that customer can choose whether they want Vista or XP installed when they first boot up a new machine. Make the choice revocable so that a customer can always change their mind later if they made the wrong decision.
c) Dell need to support their customers who had the misfortune to have bought Vista based machines before the full extent of the Vista disaster (few drivers that work properly, etc.) were known.
There are many people out there who have machines that were bought that cannot do what it was intended to do because of the failings of Vista.
Specifically, Dell need to make available "unofficially" or officially, XP drivers for all machines that are shipped with Vista to date.
While Dell can elect not to support these machine's software if they are reinstalled with Windows XP, providing the drivers is a must.
What Dell can do is to make clear what devices will work, what wouldn't work if XP were installed on it, and how much functionality a user converting a Vista machine to XP can expect.
If Dell is real clever, they would offer to these loyal customers the option of either downloading the drivers from the website, or alternatively, having the drivers / application programs disks mailed to them for a nominal cost.
Want to be real smart? Sell a retrofit kit including a copy of Windows XP (Upgrade edition) so users can easily upgrade their Vista machines to Windows XP.
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FYI, I bought an Inspiron 1525 at retail and converted it to XP myself.
The problem was difficult if you wanted to use AHCI rather than ATA compatibility mode. (Had to create my own boot disk from the XP disks).
I got it working, but had to hunt for drivers from the Inspiron 1520 (not all of them work properly), the Latitute D820 (some work), and then, some of the Inspiron 1525 drivers work with both Vista and XP.
As it stands, your competitors Fujitsu and Sony are both shipping XP installation disks and drivers with every Vista Business machine shipped.
Give customers a reason to choose build to order by offering something that is simply not available from your competitors HP, etc.
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saving you power - or even more
Servers and Storage, Laptops submitted by ichat
03/19/07
Low power computers,
wouldn't it be nice to have a very small low power, low noice, or low profile laptop or home server???.
I for one would instantly love to have
the quality of a dell laptop, based on a lowpower cpu like via's c7m or the amd geode chips,
with a small 12 or 14inc monitor your laptop could become a true LAPtop again,
+ not burning away the skin off your lap with a core2duo or intel Pentium 4,
+ lasting twice as long on a batery
a loptop is or should be a computer to take with you,
to just type an email or read a few documents,
browse the net or doing all kinds of small-office tasks,
NO this is NOT the taks of your smartphone
(try typing a 10page email in one or opening your office documents)
maybe something of the same goes for the future of windows home server,
or any linux equivelents to come,
should your home server
used effectively only for file and printer sharing realy be running on a 300watt system?
apart from that it will cost extra in your engergy bill, there are so many other disadvantages like :
more power = more heat = more systemcooling = more noise,
not all people that would benefit from a central home server-like pc,
would also benefit from a
> dualcore cpu
> 2gb of ram
> And up to 8 supported harddisks
check the internet for a bit if you please, check the user forums, for linux router pc's or home apache or any of those sorts - most barly need the power of even a P4 or K7 cpu, so why even bother with a c2d or k8L
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Make Desktop Cases That Don't Make Buzzing Vibration Noises
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Dimension products submitted by nx3sj4
07/28/07
Every Dell computer I've owned had a screwless case that just snapped open and shut. Unfortunately, although this is eco-friendly and convenient, the pieces don't fit securely enough and I get constant buzzing or rattling noise until I put endless amounts of tape around the case, and that still doesn't quiet it. On my 2007 Dimension E521, the metal snap-together case is quiet, but the black plastic frame in front of the drive bays vibrates and sounds like a semi truck idling. I have all sorts of ugly tape and sticky spots now on the box in my attempt to silence it.
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Hires Some Brains To recognize ideas
Dell, IdeaStorm submitted by googideas
07/11/07
A good idea makes Dell money and keeps costs down for the consumer, or, at least allows for more R&D.
Too bad that most senior Dell management are so "techie" (or busy) that they haven't the resources, in any sense you wish to hear this in, to rcognize where good ideas come from. I've posted one months ago; it would take but one person to make the enquiry, and presto, you'd have a brand new product which would solve many needs, including universal connectiity for components, and would be both scalable and partnerable. You'd also make a bucket load of money - or is making money now a secondary issue?
Vote this up if you as a thinker want to see the results of improving gaming, connectiivity, and user friendliness.
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Fanless graphic cards
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by cray1903
03/21/07
As Dell systems are usually low noise (except for the hard drive sometimes), the choice of a good fanless graphical card (Geforce 7900GS for instance) would be a nice choice.
I think lots of people are ready to spend some bucks for silence.
So being able to choose a "quiet" GC for a Dimension 9200 seems a good idea to me.
cray1903
PS: the hard drive should be chosen more carefully for "quiet" purposes.
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Silent Graphics Card Option
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Advertising and Marketing submitted by fahim.a.sabir
04/21/07
Hi,
Firstly, I think this is a great idea.
I recently bought a Dimension 9200 which included a GeForce 7900 which has fan that is really loud under Vista - so much so that when I put a passive 7600 in my machine, I could barely hear it.
I am actually quite disappointed as the machine was advertised as being cool and quiet. It is far from what I would describe as quiet and has forced me to spend a further £80 to get a replacement graphics card. The only reason I chose this particular card was because it was the cheapest one that gave me 2 DVI ports.
I have been given the excuse about fan control by drivers in Vista, and to be quite frank I don't care. Dell sold me the system, so I hold them responsible for any issues with it.
Please sort this out, these days - with the technology about, there is no reason for a computer to make any noise - I mean Apple computers are silent....
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