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Dell Computers with e-sata ports

Servers and Storage, Desktops and Laptops submitted by chasrome Jun 13

Dell needs to supply and announce the availability of desktop, notebook, and servers with e-sata ports to which the many available external drives can be attached. RAID (0 and 1) could be available especially for servers. The ports should support six foot cables (not just three foot). Comment »

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Built in USB Flash Drive

Laptops submitted by gradinw Jun 27

Laptops should have a built in USB flash drive that can be ejected and used whenever and then put back into the laptop. This should not be some storage spot but a live USB port that is inside the machine so that the flashdrive is always available. 13 Comments »

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Provide Linux Drivers for all your Hardware

Linux submitted by gergnz 02/19/07 **IN PROGRESS**

I don't care whether the OS is pre-installed or not, I want all the hardware to be totally supported in the Linux kernel without in mucking around. I currently have a Dell M1210 and I wish the modem would work, just in case I need it. The web cam would work, just in case I need it. At least the Intel wireless card is totally supported. Thanks Intel!!
Drivers are available for Linux to make some but not all hardware work. We continue to work with our partners to provide for better hardware support. See more specifics from john_h.




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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. 11 Comments »

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Give XPS Notebooks Gigabit Ethernet

XPS products submitted by croftki Feb 17

I understand that Dell market research says home users in general are not interested in gigabit ethernet for home networks. Those who pay for the premium design in the XPS line, however, are more likely to want gigabit ethernet. I would rather buy something more exciting than a business class notebook, but I want to build on my home technology with each purchase I make. XPS Notebooks unfortunately do not help me do this. It seems my only option is to buy a Latitude. 28 Comments »

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Use magsafe power connectors

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.



They are very cool and quite sensible.





87 Comments »

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Fully Upgradeable Laptop

Laptops submitted by badblood 05/19/07

Produce a Laptop where everything can be upgraded. Asus is doing it - and here it is:



You name it: Processor, LCD, hard drive, memory, graphics card, optical drive -- take the old one out and put a new component it, all within minutes. The notebook is designed around the core principle of it being easy to upgrade.

Maybe you already have a flexible computer like this one? 9 Comments »

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Powered up Docking Station

Gaming submitted by servetus 02/19/07

I have never been able to commit to a laptop as my primary machine because I work in the gaming industry and I need to work with all kinds of bleeding edge video cards. What I would like is a docking station that has a high end Graphics Chip in it that I can use only when I'm docked. This way I can choose between mobility and power on a day by day basis. It would also be nice to have the added graphics power when I'm docked because then I'm hooked up to a large display where it might even be necessary to use SLI to push all those extra pixels.

Another strategy would simply be a docking station with a bunch of PCI slots in it. 1 Comment »

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Make docking station with integrated HD for one touch backup

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by einstein2.0 04/04/07

One touch backup solution built in your docking station... 1 Comment »

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Dual-DVI for docking stations and laptops!

Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by bhumphrey 02/22/07

Dell needs to develop a docking station that is capable of displaying greater than 1920x1200 resolution using Dual-DVI outputs. Currently you can't use a Dell 30" monitor with a docking station at full resolution. I have to imagine that there are plenty of other programmers, designers and even gamers out there that want to use their laptop with a nice 30" monitor. Cmon Dell community, make it happen! 3 Comments »

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2560x1600 or higher resolution support for laptops with docking stations

Precision Workstations submitted by glascock 02/20/07

Our frequently-traveling engineers are slighted because Dell travel-intended notebooks do not support very-high resolution monitors (such as the Dell 2560x1600-resolution 3007wfp). These engineers plug their notebooks into docking stations on their desks, unlike their less-frequently-traveling counterparts, who use Precision 470 workstations with very-high-res graphics cards. I think Dell makes only one notebook (the 8.61-pound Dell Precision M90) with a chip that could handle the 3007wfp, but I've been unsuccessful at confirming that a dual-link DVI connection through a docking station is available. The 24" and 27" Dell monitors are nice, but their 1920x1200-max resolution is not a substitute for the value of 2560x1600. Comment »

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XPS M1330 Laptop with Docking Station

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Small Business, XPS products submitted by matto 11/27/07

The XPS M1330 Laptop is a stunning laptop, but is also ideal for a lot of business people on the move. It's lightweight, it's thin, it's got a slot-loading DVD drive. Dell seem to recognise this by listing it as an option in the Small Business section (here on the Dell.com.au website at least). And they're right - it would be perfect for me, except for the lack of a docking station.

I use my laptop both at work and at home. I have a docking station at each location. This means I simply need to drop the laptop in, and straight away it's hooked up to the mains power, to my keyboard and mouse, to the wired network and to my secondary monitor. You can see how the lack of a docking station makes this process a lot more tedious. Fair enough - the keyboard and mouse can be replaced with bluetooth items, but there's still the network (no wireless at work), the power and the secondary LCD. This constant need to plug and unplug would soon take the sheen of an otherwise perfect device, not to mention the likelihood of damaging the delicate connectors with daily use.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd love to use the XPS M1330 for work, if only this one little problem could be overcome. I understand the challenges in packaging such a thin and light notebook, but I'm sure that greater minds than mine are able to come up with something!

I know I'm probably just a bit lazy, but the docking station really is one of life's little luxuries. I dare anyone who's used one previously to try and do without!

Thanks for the chance to put it forward.

Regards,
Matto :) 3 Comments »

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Docking station with 2 DVI outs

Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by sdech 07/19/07

I would like to see docking station that have 2 DVI outs instead of one DVI & one analog (VGA). I am running dual monitors on my docking station now and the crisp clean look of the digital connection is far superior to my analog connection. It sure would be nice to have the exact same look and feel on my dual monitors. 5 Comments »

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Upgradeable Laptop Video Card - Here's the Answer!

Monitors and Displays submitted by captainsensible 05/08/07



A company called Magma though is now selling an easy to use device that will allow most ‘desktop-only’ PCI Express cards to be used with a laptop.

The ExpressBox1 is like an external drive enclosure except that it’s designed to hold a PCI-E graphics card. There’s a smaller version that supports cards up to 6.6 inches in length and a pro version for cards up to 12.28 inches in length. They connect to a laptop via the ExpressCard/34 module and a PCI-E cable and Magma claims there is no latency in the connection since there’s a theoretical maximum throughput of 2000Mbps (or 250 MegaBytes per second) in each direction. At the moment the ExpressBox1 is only designed for single-width video cards needing a maximum of 55 watts of power. However double-width cards that require auxillary power will be supported later this year.

Of course performance has never come cheap in the PC world. The standard version ExpressBox1 is available on the Magma website for $729 (that’s without a graphics card) while the Pro version is available for $749.

from OhGizmo.com 16 Comments »

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Affordable high performance 15.4-inch gaming laptop

Gaming, Laptops submitted by madmaisa13 07/16/07

A 15.4-inch laptop made with the fallowing specs:

- nvidia 8700m gt (most important)

- t7700 (or t7500 overclocked)

- 3 gb memory

- linux and vista 32 dual boot

- a minimum resolution of 1600 x 1200

- lights! :)

- carbon fiber casing

- under 8lbs

- under 2k AFTER student discount!!!!

- XPS product line

- matching Logitech g5 mouse and backpack

- less than 1.6 inches thick

- bluetooth and GPS...

- 2 dual 100gb hard drives running at 7200 rpm on raid zero (if it can fit in the case, otherwise 1 200gb hard drive running at 7200 rpm)

- webcam

- wireless a/b/g/n... ALL OF THEM!

this would sell like CRAZY!!!

it would own sager/alienware/voodoo/ or anything else!

:D

please support me in my cause bcuz, I want a high performance laptop in a small package... buying a laptop for the fall semester!!!

(do not want to buy an asus G1s, but will if this doesn't happen) :(

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THIS CAUSE! 25 Comments »

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Docking Stations for Inspiron and XPS notebooks

Inspiron products, XPS products submitted by jlatham 06/22/07

These days with the proliferation of laptops on college campuses the utility of mediacenter laptops, such as Dell's Inspirons, is hampered by the absence of docking stations or port replicators designed to work seamlessly with these computers. Dell's makes them for Latitudes, but seems to overlook this vital portion of the market. Anyone who has ever used a docking station at work to connect periferals yearns to have one at home...or at school. 1 Comment »

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Dell XPS m1330 Dockstation

XPS products submitted by 3dvirus 06/22/07

I saw a pics at many sites around the web about the xps m1330 and I really love it, so I suggest a dock station for it but note ppl it's an extra feature! 9 Comments »

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Docking Station for Vostro

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Latitude products, Vostro products submitted by coachcg 07/21/07

Vostro looks like a good system and has some strengths over Latitude like the enhanced integrated sound, longer battery life, and better screen option, but lacks docking capability. So I went with Latitude, but I could really use those features mentioned. Could Dell look into adding those options to Latitude notebooks or adding a docking option to Vostro?

9 Comments »

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M1330 style in more sizes and colors

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), XPS products submitted by kyliemanders 08/06/07

Nearly everyone appreciates the styling of the XPS M1330.



Why not make this look available across the board. Offer it up in 11", 15.4", 17" and 20" versions. Come up with additional colors.

Don't ruin the M1730 and put it in a tacky package like this: [image removed - not public information] 37 Comments »



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