Downloadable, PDF format, full technical specs for all systems
Advertising and Marketing, Dell Web Site submitted by benjesuit
06/12/07 **REVIEWED**
Before I buy, I would like to have the options of downloading the full technical specifications of the system. Not just the brief specifications. Place a link under "tech specs" tab that allows you to view or download the full specification PDF file for those of us who care about and understand such things. This way everyone is satisfied.
We are looking to improve the specs pages by making them consistent across all product lines, provide more in-depth specifications and making them available in a printable format.
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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...
We're working to add something like this to our linux.dell.com wiki. Click here to see what john_h has to say.
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make linux systems EASY TO FIND
Dell Web Site submitted by phubert
10/18/07
At other sites, I have seen comments by individuals who have BOUGHT Dell Ubuntu systems complaining about the difficulty FINDING said systems.
I think you'll get more sales if you improve the visibility!
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Automate BIOS, Driver, Firmware Update for ALL systems
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by phubert
09/17/07 **REVIEWED**
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I thought I'd already posted something like this...
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Dell already has an ISO available for servers that will scan a range of Dell servers and update BIOS, firmware (e.g. PERC RAID controllers), and drivers in a single reboot.
I don't know whether Dell has this for Linux as well.
However, let me suggest this could also be done via an ONLINE -scan- of the system similar to Microsoft Update ... only for ALL OSes Dell sells and for all _systems_, servers, desktops, workstations, and notebooks!
Please see matt_d's comments
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A truly customizable PC?
Desktops, XPS products submitted by ajg77
10/16/07
I would like to get a new media center PC however Dell does not offer any combination that meets my needs. It would be nice if Dell offered some sort of advanced system configuration option where users could spec a computer with any available option. While I understand too many choices can confuse consumers – Dell could create a completely customizable option for individuals who know exactly what they want.
Below are some examples of the issues faced because I cannot design the PC I want on Dell’s web site.
I would like to get a new Media Center PC with cable card support. I would like a WD 10,000RPM Raptor HD as the primary hard drive, however Dell does not offer this drive in a computer with cable card support but they do offer the drive in other models. More importantly I would like to get PC with a WD 10,000RPM Raptor HD as the primary hard drive and two 750GB hard drives in RAID 0 as a secondary hard drives, however Dell does not offer this in a model that also offers cable card support, as the XPS410 is only available with two hard drives and the XPS 720 is not available with cable card support.
I would like an option of at least 3 internal hard drives and thus Dell should increase the amount of available HD bays in its mid level offerings. For example, I own an XPS 400 and it only has 2 HD bays therefore I cannot run my optimum set up for a media center, which would be the OS on a fast drive and my recordings stored on a RAID 0 array. This is preventing me from ordering a XPS 410.
I would like cable card compatibility but I don not want to be “forced” to buy blu-ray.
Right now the only desktop Dell offers with cable card support is the XPS 410, however to get a XPS410 with cable cards you must also purchase a blu-ray drive. Since I already have a stand alone blu-ray player I do not need to spend the extra money for one in my PC however Dell requires this upgrade to get cable card support.
The XPS720 has a sufficient amount of drive bays for my needs but no cable card option.
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