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13/15" Dell Touch

Monitors and Displays, Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by pablohs May 9

I believe that one of the reasons Dell started Idea Storm is to get some feedback, and capture some ideas from us (customers and users) that will make Dell products better. These are usually call incremental improvements. I am also sure that they would like to get from us some quantum leap improvements. Ideas were not all details are worked out, but give them a glimpse of the next blockbuster product. This is what this idea is about.

The first time a heard about tablet PCs (10 years ago) I thought, “That’s the future of the laptop”. However time has proved me wrong; I have not find one that I really like, the available units are just laptops with sophisticated hinges to turn around the monitor, it seems that they have not catch the attention of serious users, they are under power, very few operative systems can handle this input mode, and almost no software is designed for tablets.

The problem is the proverbial chicken and the egg – hardware manufacturers don’t want to build it because there is no software, software companies do not want to spend too much time on this because it is a small niche market. I think Dell should invest sometime designing a serious tablet PC.

What I would like to see? Regardless of the price and market size (I let Dell decide that) I would like to see a thin & light, well design high resolutions LED screen, with no clamshell keyboard, just the LED screen with everything integrated within. I would like a 13-15” screen (size depends on the user so you can have all the way to 20”+). (Visualize a 15” “iPhone / iTouch”). With a good protective (scratch resistant) material in the screen, all connectors on the side. In the back a mini wireless keyboard can pop out or slide out and be used for large data entry when we absolutely need a keyboard.

I would like a new / fast processor options just like any other laptop (not an under power version). 64-bit operation – good ram size (not less than 4). Multi-touch screen (something like the perceptive pixel technology) that allows me to zoom, rotate, find (a la rolodex), etc. things in my computer, or interaction between multiple people (the board game of the future). The option of getting Blue Ray DVD, good video card, and high resolution (my personal HD TV). The option of getting Solid state HD. My option of Linux OS – Actually, I think Dell should support a Linux project and develop a really good tablet GUI to assure success of this project.

In addition it will be great to see; my choice of glossy / flat finish, multiple USB ports (at least one powered) and at least one fire-wire, wireless a/b/g/n/x, bluetooth, maybe wimax, multiple media readers (Reads CF, SD, miniSD, microSD, MMC and more), express card, power Switch, Wireless Switch, Driver Light, magsafe power connector, speakers, audio out, microphone in, network connection (Gigabit Ethernet).

I now this is a huge wish list, I also know that it will take several years and probably several tries to get a product like this right, but I think it is the future. Whoever, get it right first will get dominance in the market. 4 Comments »

Tell us what WiFi chipset a laptop has.

Broadband and Mobility, Dell Web Site, Linux, Laptops submitted by tonyb2006 08/29/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Tell us the WiFi chipset used in a laptop before we buy it so we know if the WiFi chipset supports a feature we want, or if it supports Linux or another operating system that we intend to use. The WiFi chipset being like "Intel ipw2200" or "Broadcom BCM4306", or "Ralink rt2500".







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Dell Small Business vs Dell Home

Sales Strategies submitted by jamesmoroni1 May 2

The split between Dell Small Business and Dell Home has been an endless source of confusion and frustration for price-sensitive customers. I don't see the need for the two separate divisions. I've purchased computers from both, and keeping track of where I bought which machine is very frustrating. It also makes it harder to be sure you're getting the best price.

Dell SB and Dell Home should go away -- it should be just Dell.com. There could be special options for people who want to purchase several machines at once, but there's no need to have separate storefronts -- the needs of small businesses and home users are very similar. 23 Comments »

Don't make us wait for inspiron 1535 details

Advertising and Marketing submitted by shrndegruv May 13

engadget and others reported that the inspiron lineup is about to receive some newer models. Don't make us wait!! Release the specs now so we know what is coming soon. 12 Comments »

Allow anyone to get any product in any channel (home, business, etc.) on the Dell site.

Sales Strategies submitted by winoffice May 4

Sometimes Dell posts some products only in certain channels; for example home offices cannot get Vostros.

It is like saying that business users want Vostros, but nobody in, for example, a home office, would want it. But some home offices might want it. For some people in home offices, it might be exactly what they might be looking for. The same applies to all channels and all products actually.

In any case, this is extremely annoying for those who do encounter this.

An idea has been submitted and suggests that Dell merge all channels into one for simplicity. But until then Dell, please offer all products in all of your channels.

(I want to note that I posted this in an earlier post, but that was only for PCs. I decided to generalize it to all products). 3 Comments »

LED Backlit Displays for Higher Resolutions for XPS M1530

Monitors and Displays, Sales Strategies, XPS products submitted by whitefrost May 14

The release of the LED backlit 1440 x 900 display is great, but needs to be expanded to higher resolutions most notably the 1680 x 1050 resolution which a large number of people use and are most comfortable with. It would not be a threat to the M1730 as you can keep the LED Full HD 1920 x 1200 for it alone. 5 Comments »

switch to LED monitors

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 »

Avoid Glare On Screens and Notebook Frames

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by bobetsue 02/20/07

Glare and reflection from high glare screens, screen frames, and notebook computers is annoying and distract from function and use.

In stores, this may be a marketing ploy. Consumers may not fully understand the problem of glare. Online sellers like Dell should inform buyers when shopping whether the screen and case are "glare" or "nonglare."

When "nonglare" was introduced to television, shoppers considered it an advantage worthy of extra expense. In the art world, nonglare glass is considered worthy of extra expense.

How did we ever get glossy screens?

Dell should offer customers a choice between "glare" and "nonglare." 226 Comments »

Touch screen all-in-one entertainment PC

Monitors and Displays, Software, Desktops and Laptops submitted by space_cowboy 11/07/07

How nice to read about the rumours of a Dell all-in-one PC*. However, it would be fantastic if it featured a touch screen in order to enable easy operation in a home entertainment setting using an updated version of the MediaDirect or Media Center software, for example. Add TV and FM tuners, alarm clock, remote control, as well as a nice set of Bose speakers and you get your perfect media system that operates easily without the need for (optional wireless) keyboard and mouse.

BTW Will we be able to buy it in Europe, too?

HP is already selling its TouchSmart, but Dell could do better!

* http://www.dell.com/welcomebeautiful 7 Comments »

Laptop Touch Screens

Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by pablohs May 7

There should be an option to purchase any laptop with a touch screen. 6 Comments »