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If you are not aware that the full 4GB of addressable ram space is not available when you pay for the memory upgrade option, (my machine reports 3.3GB... so thats over 600 MB lost) you might see this as a ripoff... it is really not worth going beyond 3GB for a 32 bit address-space cpu. Dell should point this out when offering the option. Monitors and Displays, Laptop Power submitted by yardsale Jan 16 I dont know why dell hasnt done this yet. switch all monitors on desktops and notebooks to LED. did you know that you can run an LED screen at full brightniess and it uses less power than a LCD monitor at the lowest brighting level?!? its cheaper, its energy efficent, and it needs to be done! promote this, if you demote i wanna know why! 47 Comments » Laptops, Laptop Power submitted by badblood 05/20/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
MagSafe power connectors, by Apple, are magnetic power connectors that pull out harmlessly when the cord is tripped upon. merge xps gaming and alienware together and keep xps badge for premium systems Dell, XPS products submitted by theideasman Mar 6 As the title implies merge the xps gaming series with alienware and focus your xps line on producing high performance, premium notebooks and desktops. 7 Comments » Dell: TELL US how you are improving system / storage reliability! Service and Support submitted by phubert Mar 6
This article reports on a recent study of storage reliability, but reliability is an issue for ALL computer users. The Inspiron 1525 needs a graphics card! Inspiron products submitted by union Mar 6
The new Inspiron 1525 laptop does not have ANY discrete graphics cards! coming soon Upcoming components list Dell Web Site, Desktops and Laptops submitted by theideasman Mar 5
Similar to what alienware do when you look at their systems and it tells you what components are coming out for the machine soon it would be handy if dell could include that for their desktops and laptops. Add "REVIEWED" to the status area IdeaStorm submitted by jervis961 Mar 5 **IMPLEMENTED**
Since you created a new status tag, don't you think we should able to see a list of the ones you marked with it? Have Firefox pre-installed as default browser Software submitted by robinjfisher 02/19/07 **REVIEWED**
Does what it says on the tin! Most people only use IE because they aren't aware of other browsers - they think Internet Explorer is the Internet! What would really drive take up of alternative browsers is if Firefox was pre-installed as the default browser so that when people look for the "Internet" in Windows, they are using FF. Linux Hardware Compatibility List Dell Web Site, Linux submitted by s3indiana 02/20/07 **IN PROGRESS**
Create a listing of Dell hardware that's compatible with the major Linux distributions (Fedora, OpenSuse, ubuntu, Freespire) providing compatibility with not just systems (desktops and laptops) but include peripherals (printers, camera's, flash drives, compatible routers, etc.). Include levels of compatibility so the reviewer can make an educated choice. This would provide the greatest assistance for those looking at alternatives... Submit hardware specifications to the Linux Driver Project Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux submitted by upstaked 10/05/07 **REVIEWED**
Back in January kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman from Novell started a project offering companies free Linux driver development. Get GNU/Linux Machines in Retail Stores Linux submitted by dpic Feb 14 Imagine how successful Dell's Ubuntu offering could be if just one Dell Ubuntu machine was put in retail stores. If people knew of an alternative to Windows, they would go for it! So what do you say, Dell? Why don't you try to put at least one of your Ubuntu machines offered in retail stores? 734 Comments » Implemented: Ubuntu Dell is Le$$ Than Windows Dell Linux submitted by thebittersea 05/05/07 **IMPLEMENTED**
see comment from Erik down below... [Dell's Pricing Team] Ubuntu on all models where it works Linux, Operating Systems, Small Business submitted by jonsmirl 08/01/07 **IN PROGRESS**
I'm still throwing away copies of Windows. Recently I have ordered some Dimension 9200s from Small Business. All of these machines are running Ubuntu today without problem. They're being used to replace some PE400SCs that are starting to die. A 2GB quad core for $649 was too good a deal to pass up. It makes a great small server. Put Ubuntu on the list of operating systems when building a PC! Linux, Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by samb0057 08/10/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
Ubuntu is hidden in a dark corner of the website. I work in IT support, and I have a client who was having virus problems a little while ago. I fixed the problem by installing Ubuntu on their PC. Very recently they called me asking for advice on a new computer, I told them about your new offer providing Ubuntu pre-installed on PCs and they wanted to purchase, but could not find the section on your site (this person is a very basic user, doesn't know what open-source means, probably didn't even see the open source link). There is no way they would have found your Ubuntu section on their own. Dell Web Site submitted by carlobaluta 02/20/07 Having some benchmark results listed on the website, would help the buyer to make a better decision. Comment » Make Dell Website Work without scripting. Dell Web Site submitted by studip101 08/09/07 just go to the dell website without javascript and you'll see what i mean. 1 Comment » Dell Web Site submitted by goonmaster 02/20/07 A more lightweight Dell website that doesnt take up 50% of your RAM Comment » Make it clear what is included in a purchase Sales Strategies submitted by spudz777 Mar 5
When making a major purchase, it is vital to know what is (and what is not) included in that purchase. Dell needs to make this very clear while configuring a computer. My personal example (which appears fairly common from the dellcommunity.com forums) is the option for a second hard drive in the Inspiron 1720 or Vostro 1700. The laptop obviously supports two hard drives, but a customer who is used to building their own machines will recognize that adding their own second drive (instead of the ones available at the original time of purchase) seems to make sense. Hard drives can be found cheaper, higher speed, higher capacity, etc. than the options given by Dell. Inspiron Notebook Graphics Card Options Are LACKING...budget gamers VOTE to change! Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Gaming submitted by syrics06 11/21/07
Dell,  track my votes
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