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All Dell monitors must support 32 bits color Monitors and Displays submitted by winoffice Apr 29 Just now I came across a Dell widescreen flat panel LCD monitor, the E198WFP (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&...). Alongside the fact that this monitor does not have 1920x1200 (which already makes me unlikely to buy it), even worse, the monitor only supports 24 bits color (click "Tech Specs" and see "Color Support' under "Display")! Today there exists much software that will not even install or run (without 32 bits), and yet some Dell monitors come with only 24 bits! That makes this monitor completely not viable for most use. Dell needs to upgrade all non-32 bits monitors to 32 bits color. 1 Comment » Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), XPS products submitted by vanza Apr 25
The specs of the M1530 look great, but there are some enhancements that would make it much better. A few that have been already proposed: Desktops and Laptops submitted by retro Apr 21 Give us all full control of our hardware, I hate entering a bios and seeing only the most basic settings and not much of them, I may get some faster ram and want to set the cas or i may want to adjust my hard drive settings. 10 Comments » Linux, Desktops and Laptops submitted by darkproteus66 Apr 24 **ALREADY OFFERED**
Dell should actively contribute to Ubuntu and other open source projects either financially or through software. Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by rjrich 04/19/07 Please put backlit LED panels into laptops/notebooks. 1 Comment » Make XP/Linux drivers available for all model even if only Vista is pre-installed Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux, Operating Systems submitted by vineets001 09/24/07 **REVIEWED**
There are good hardware models coming out. And only Vista is pre-install option. If people want to wipe off Vista and install XP or Linux, let them do that. Make a commitment to have the drivers available. Add higher screen resolution to all home & home office laptops Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by ccpljat Apr 25 I have been using a used [another brand's] business laptop that has a high screen resolution. The cheaper Inspiron laptops can only go up to 1280x800. I cannot be productive on a screen that small any more. At least bump it up to 1440x900 or equivalent. I have basically been forced to shop in the Small Business section to find an affordable computer with a higher screen resolution. 10 Comments » Desktops submitted by class2008 05/25/07 Dell should begin producing all 64 bit pc's. WIth rumors of Windows Vista being the last OS available in 32 bit, they should get consumers ready with 64 bit pc's, at reasonable prices. 50 Comments » Service and Support submitted by kyleigh Apr 9 I was one of the many consumers affected by the battery recall about a year or so back. I received a new battery about 8 months after I bought my new Inspiron 6000 as per the recall - 6 months later, that battery died! As in, no longer worked at ALL. When I called to try to get a replacement battery for a 6 MONTH OLD part, I was told that my warranty had expired. Yes, I had bought the computer over a year before, but YOU still provided me with a product that lasted for under one year. So, while technically it may not have been covered, I don't feel comfortable ever again buying from a retailer that provides their loyal consumers (that was my 3rd dell baught with a Preferred Account) with parts and services that only last for 6 months. Shame on you. 5 Comments » Offer 1920x1200 on all of your 17"+ desktop monitors! Desktops, Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by winoffice Apr 8
Dell offers a 1920x1200 screen resolution on its 17" and even 15.4" notebook displays (the Vostro 1700 is a 17" notebook and it offers 1920x1200; the Precision M4300 is a 15.4" notebook and it offers 1920x1200). Turn off latop screen via QuickSet Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by lukemcurley Apr 7
Quick suggestion, please allow me to turn off my laptop screen completely with the QuickSet brightness control. Currently it does not and never goes completely black. Explaine why Dell recommends Windows Vista® ? Dell Web Site, Education, Operating Systems submitted by yesmathew Mar 12
I saw many idea related to "Dell recommends Windows". Here is one more. Based on Home user or Business user, Dell website recommends either Vista® Home Premium or Vista® Business. Explain why? 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! 63 Comments » 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 » There should be an option of having no trialware on all computers Software submitted by jervis961 08/23/07 **REVIEWED**
Here is a news article about trialware and how Dell feels that regular customers want it but small business ones do. Do they not look at the ideas here? Standardize Power Cables for Laptops Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by badblood 08/27/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
Nothing is more annoying than laptop power cables that are not interchangeable from one computer model to another or from one brand of computer to another. Power cables have been standardized on most electrical applicances, including desktop computers for decades. 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. Make a calendar with all COMING SOON and IN PROGRESS ideas Advertising and Marketing, IdeaStorm submitted by krasmussen 09/22/07 **REVIEWED**
One of the biggest annoyances with IdeaStorm is that the horizon for an idea being implemented is very blurry, if at all existing. If you're lucky, you get "third quarter 2009", but mostly, there is no timeframe at all. This leads to the feeling that not much is being done, and exactly that feeling is what IdeaStorm should be eliminating. Laptop keyboard with full size Ctrl / Alt / Space keys (no "win" keys) Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by robot 10/08/07 Since the "win" keys are rarely, if ever, used intentionally, I would like to see an option that restores full size Ctrl, Alt and Spacebar keys. The "win" keys could be moved or just hidden underneath the larger Ctrl/Alt/Space keys. This would go a long way in avoiding typos when working on documentation. Everyone knows that the logo keys are purely for promotional purposes anyhow. My laptop is my primary work tool and needs to be optimal for that purpose. 8 Comments » Make a dedicated '@' key on keyboards. Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by badblood 10/09/07
Most keyboards I've worked on have the '@' symbol merged with the number 2 key. We all use @ a lot these days and I kind of think it's time that it was given its own key, or at least was in a more convenient location - closer to the shift key. The keyboard I am typing on now has two ridiculous 'windows' keys. What a waste. Why not make one of them an '@' key. At least then I'd press it now and again.  track my votes
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