The next step: DELL OS

submitted by pirv 9:04pm

I think Dell should start to develop their own OS, why keep relying on the unreliable Microsoft Windows?

Dell could keep the windows features that makes it popular and at the same time add some Mac OS and Linux like features like:

- beautiful, easy, dinamic, usable and light user interface
- an Os with only one version with full specs, not like Vista home, office, beach, school, etc... versions
- a OS runing on a universal hardware configuration by Dell, wich makes it easier to obtain support even in blogs and forums from users that have exactly the same machine/setup as you, like apple's computers.

Dell should be the leader of a new world order where the big guys are Dell and Apple. Comment »

Color backlight and LCD next to web cam on m1730

submitted by rxn 6:44pm

I think the white colored backlight in the keyboard clashes with all the other color changing lights in the m1730. They should make it more like the alienware m15x and m17x where every light on the the notebook can change color. Personally, I think that if your gonna make it flashy with all the lights you might as well go all the way instead of just half. Also, the small LCD on the top of the keyboard is hard to see when in the middle of gaming. It would be a lot better if it was on the top next to the web cam if possible. That thing is very useful ,but not when you have to take your eyes completely away from the screen to see it. If you believe the same things please promote this. 1 Comment »

Power Button On Outside Casing

submitted by bosweto 6:31pm

An external power-on button would be very handy for those of us (and I know there are many) who have their laptop attached to an external monitor for most of the time. Having to open it every time you need to boot up is quite annoying, especially if you keep the laptop on a storage shelf. I understand that a lock button of some sort may need to be implemented along with this, as when transporting the laptop the power button may accidently be pressed and powered on.
Thanks Comment »

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Simplify Offerings

Dell Web Site, Desktops, Dimension products, Inspiron products, Latitude products, New Product Ideas, Desktops and Laptops, Laptops submitted by j87b 4:48pm

There are so many offerings on the first page for either laptops or desktops that I don't even know where to start. Look at Apple-- three main laptop lines, with three flavors for each, three main desktop offerings with three base configurations. I just don't even know where to start when picking a PC since there are too many paths to go through. I end up wasting tons of time comparing the 1000s of ways to end up at the same product. 3 Comments »

Fix The Awful Volume Control & Media Buttons Buttons On The XPS M1330

XPS products submitted by scubby 12:36pm

The media control buttons are the biggest downfall of this product for a variety of reasons:

1) There's no tactile feel...so when pressing F9 & F10 repeatedly (popular for anyone doing debugging), you constantly hit the eject button by accident. What's worse: when you do this: the laptop freezes for a second and the music skips.

2) You can't quickly adjust the sound volume. The current process is to just hold your finger on the button and wait for the volume to change. Very unintuitive.

My solution:
1) Give the media buttons tactile feel.
2) Replace the volume +/- buttons with a slider component, which would allow the user to slide a finger up and down the face of the laptop to adjust the volume. This would eliminate the need for a mute button: You could just slide your finger all the way to the bottom very quickly to mute the sound. 3 Comments »

Live Linux CDs for diagnostics

Desktops, Linux, Operating Systems, Service and Support, Software submitted by undead999 11:41am

Offer a live Linux CD/DVD or ISO for diagnostics and data recovery. A corrupt operating system that wont boot may result in unnecessary data loss, what if a user could get to their files and export them to a CD or USB drive using a Dell provided Live Linux CD, customer satisfaction will improve. While the dell diagnostics hidden on utility partition can be useful, they do not offer complete diagnostics such as testing a network cards, writing to CD or DVD.

I understand there will be driver limitations for new models initially, it may take months or a year to get all/most of the drivers for a new system, but this is still a better option than a Dell customer losing data or doing a complete reinstall to troubleshoot hardware.

This could also position Dell to put more pressure on hardware vendors to develop Linux drivers ultimately expanding Dells Linux product offerings. Comment »

Start A New Independent PC Company

submitted by gear 8:41am

What is now clear is that DELL's biggest enemy to doing things differently is DELL.

For example, I believe that DELL cannot get out from under the agreements with Microsoft that virtually compels the company to install Windows and Office on every single PC (except servers) sold in order to get the best price or to participate in their promotional programs.

Well, what if a handful of people were to "resign" from DELL, go out and start a brand new mail order PC company from scratch (with ahem, guess who investing) to do the things that DELL cannot do?

Like offer Linux, no OS, etc.

The company can be a virtual company and buy off the same suppliers, who would be,. nudge, nudge, willing to give the new company nearly as good prices as it gives DELL.

All except Microsoft, of course. 1 Comment »

speed dialing

Simplify IT submitted by bari4896 8:26am

Isn't it strange how, the faster things go, the more impatient we are?
Is there a way (there should be!) to "speed dial" frequently used sites without accessing the bookmark and then having to log into it. A separate data device that plugs into a usb could store all the data and run through the steps at a touch 1 Comment »

cable hook up

Simplify IT submitted by bari4896 8:07am

bear in mind that I'm part of the dinosaur generation that isn't exactly computer savy. Would it not be possible to add to a tower to allow cable tv hookup so that I wouldn't need a separate monitor and television? 3 Comments »

hybrid design

Dell submitted by bari4896 8:02am

I find laptops to be less than ergonomic. If I set mine on my lap it isn't stable and it's hot. I don't want another item to carry to solve these problems. If I set the laptop on a desk or table I am often not at a good working height and keeping off the front of the panel can be difficult.

I'd like to see a laptop hybrid where the keyboard is in the front of the unit and the mouse retracts into the bottom of the keyboard. I'd like to have the keyboard able to separate from the rest of the unit so that I can hold the keyboard on my lap while the rest of the unit sits safely on a table or desk. Pull out stability brackets on the back could keep the screen from tipping. 1 Comment »

Stop Advertising Windows Vista On Your Linux Pages

Advertising and Marketing, Dell, Dell Community, Dell Web Site, Linux, Service and Support submitted by aikiwolfie 6:06am

A while ago I noticed the Latitude XT promotional demo video in the Linux section of the Dell community page. And questioned it's relevance then. In the open source page on Dell.com Dell is still trying to steer open source users back to Windows.

The Latitude XT is a Microsoft Windows only product and is not offered with Ubuntu or any other form of Linux so far as i know. In fact the demo video shows the Latitude XT running Windows Vista. Please stop badgering open source users and stop hounding them with this Windows Vista nonsense. We've already decided we're not interested. 4 Comments »

Just the same CPU!

Sales Strategies submitted by sautiller 2:35am

At Dell Taiwan, the default CPU for Inspiron and XPS laptops is Intel T8300 now. But the prices for an upgrade from T8300 to T9300 vary! Isn't it just the same CPU? Why?

Inspiron 1520:
T8300 to T9300: Cost NT$ 3141.6-

Inspiron 1720:
T8300 to T9300: Cost NT$ 4983.3-

XPS M1530:
T8300 to T9300: Cost NT$ 2946.3-

Dell Taiwan website:
http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks?c=tw&cs=twdh... 4 Comments »

Vostros and left handed users

submitted by taipeimarc Yesterday

I recently purchase a Dell Vostro 1500. Its a great computer, but as a left handed mouse user, the heat vent on the left side of the laptop is excruciatingly painful. In addition, 3 months after I purchased this laptop, my LCD panel developed a yellow vertical line down the screen. I believe this was caused by my hand blocking the air circulation of the vent. (~just a guess, but I read on the Dell forums that heat is one of the reasons this occurs).

I was offered the option to return this computer, but other than this problem I am very satisfied with it and would prefer to keep it (with a repaired LCD panel) if Dell can offer a solution.

I suggest that Dell build a simple and cheap heat deflector for lefties and send it to any user that complains about this problem. If not, they should at the very least place a warning on the Vostro online store site and warn left handed users about this problem.

Here is my concept idea:



PS. I live in Taipei and can easily find someone to make this for next to nothing. Feel free to contact me as I would be glad to be your beta tester. Left handed people really need this. Its a big problem for us. Thank you. 5 Comments »

Ubuntu Linux systems Down Under

Dell, Linux submitted by finkisadink Yesterday

At present it's not possible to buy a Dell system with Linux preinstalled within Australia. This is something that I believe should be resolved as soon as practicable — at present I'm having to buy systems with Windows preinstalled, only to never use that license... and this also costs me time & money as I have to perform a full SOE build from scratch. 2 Comments »

Avability of LED LCD Screen in France

submitted by mdevoucoux Yesterday

I live in France and here, it's impossible to choose a LED Lcd screen, but it's possible to buy a DELL XPS M1530 with it in the US. So, it's also not possible to have a 7200 rpm hard disk...

I don't understand why we cannot choose the same parts in US and in France... 3 Comments »

How about now

Linux, Operating Systems, Vostro products, Simplify IT, Laptops submitted by tekhawk Yesterday

Idea marked status "Not Now" how about now

Ubuntu + Vostro Line

http://www.ideastorm.com/article/show/71869/Vostro_10001700_Ubuntu_Systems

Show your support in asking dell to take a second look are they ready now. 1 Comment »

Dummy Laptop for a high end cpu/computer

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Dell, Desktops, New Product Ideas, Desktops and Laptops, Laptops submitted by c_v_nag Yesterday

DummyLaptop = Laptop With Only (Monitor [17" min] + Keyboard + Mouse + Speaker + Mic + VideoCam)

I like my computers. I have a 2 high end quadpro computers loaded with various hardware and software.

But i want to move around, maybe sleep on a couch and i dont like to sit at one place. I just want a DummyLaptop (defined above) which could be just plugged in to any computer. I could use that at any place like my office, home, at a friend's place, or even at a public booth with just a CPU... 5 Comments »

E-shopping made easy

submitted by diegok Yesterday

As an online shopper, I find myself tired typing over and over, credit cards numbers, expiration dates, and all the info asked when you buy stuff over the internet.
My idea would be installing a payment device inside the, desktop or laptop, computer or even the paypass, and the only thing you have to worry about is find the right credit card. 2 Comments »

Offer Open Office for Buisness Market

submitted by siger Yesterday

Offer Open Office for Buisness Market 7 Comments »