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Ubuntu on Studio Notebooks

Linux, Laptops submitted by joshhendo Jul 3

The new Dell Studio laptops look great! Taking the best design features from many other Dell products, and put them all into one.

This laptop actually looks like it should run Linux (that is the first thing I thought when I saw it). I don't know why I say that, but it just does. So, why not give it ago? I don't have a Studio, though I suspect it shouldn't take too much to get Ubuntu working (may need one or two drivers written, but from my experience with Dell laptops and Ubuntu, most things work well).

This is one of the products I would particularly like to see Ubuntu as an option to be pre-inatlled on if Ubuntu can't be an option on all models. 13 Comments »

Can we get Studio Hybrid with Ubuntu?

Desktops, Linux, Operating Systems - Multiboot submitted by arhere Aug 1

I LOVE the new Studio Hybrid PC's. Can we get it preinstalled with Ubuntu? This would drop the price even more and be a GREAT PC for surfing the Web and such.

If you say no to this idea, can we at least get a "Ubuntu capable" certification for the hardware?


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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.





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No more plastic wrap, please

Environment submitted by falbert May 22

In the last shipment of computers I received I was shocked by the amount of plastic wrap used for items like power cords, USB cables, VGA/DVI cables. Do these items really need to be individually wrapped in a plastic bag. I can just imagine the tons of plastic used by Dell annually...

Something to think about 103 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! 63 Comments »

Please make Ubuntu XPS Notebook cheaper than XPS Vista Notebook

Linux, Operating Systems, XPS products submitted by dki May 26

Hi,
I have tested the price of the default Vista-Notebook XPS M1330 (in Germany) and the Ubuntuversion with the same Configuration. The result was amazing :(:

Vistaversion: 909,00 €
Linuxversion: 923,44 €

Is Vista cheaper than Ubuntu?? I can not imagine.

So my wish: Make Ubuntu-Laptops competitive! 23 Comments »

Give Dell consumer products names, not product numbers...

Advertising and Marketing, Dell, Desktops, Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by kyliemanders 06/08/07

I received the June Dell catalog in the mail a few days ago and while it is impressive I can't but think how much better it would be if I could remember Dell products by name rather than dozens of product numbers.

I understand that Dimension, Optiplex and Inspiron are brands but give your individual products names...

Instead of marketing a Dell Inspiron E1705, why not a Dell IdeaBook or Dell Book. Much friendlier and happier association between human and machine.

How many would be excited about an Apple Dimension E1423 laptop... We have too many numbers to remember in our lives as it is.






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Integral HSDPA 3G Card Option for the new Mini Dell 'Netbook'

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by pwl2706 Jun 2

I love the idea of a Mini Inspiron or 'Minspiron' but just like all the other sub-sub-notebooks, ot Netbooks (such as MSIWind, HP 2133, or Eee PC 901/701 etc) it woule be good to have an option for an internal 3G Card...

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Proof that Linux and OSS are ONLY for hobbyists!

Linux, Operating Systems submitted by phubert 03/06/07

Since so many have tried to say Linux/OSS are only for hobbyists and 'not for business', I thought it would help if we could supply anecdotal evidence of business, Education and government USE of Linux and OSS.

The title, clearly, is an exercize in light sarcasm. 552 Comments »

Dell: catch up with your competition - offer BETTER Ubuntu systems!

Linux, Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by phubert Apr 7

As someone else posted... the blogs are commenting on Dell...

And, as we know, Dell's Ubuntu offerings are few & have fewer options...

Solution: look to the competition and MATCH or BETTER them!

Dell Ubuntu Customization/Selection = HORRIBLE! ****

http://www.linuxloop.com/news/2008/04/06/dell-ubuntu-customizationselection-h... 17 Comments »

Dell Mini Inspiron

Inspiron products, Laptops submitted by lukemcurley May 28

Just read on Gizmodo, the new Dell Mini Inspiron looks very nice indeed. (http://gizmodo.com/393815/exclusive-dell-mini-inspiron-their-first-mini-laptop)

My only concern, as I have with all Dell laptops, it has only a crummy VGA port, no DVI or HDMI. I cannot understand this, VGA is dead and has been dead for about four years now.

Other than that it looks very slick, nice keyboard, 3 usb ports, memory card reader, vga and ethernet.

Look forward to the Mini release, but without DVI or HDMI will have to wait until Dell decides that this is an issue for many buyers. 33 Comments »

Dell EEE-alike - using VIA CN or ARM processors for exceptional (8+) battery life

New Product Ideas, Laptops submitted by mandarinka Mar 27

This has been suggested a number of times, but I would like to stress some points, that, in my opinion would make for a unique product.

1. The device must have better-than-laptop class battery life. That means 6 to 8 hours and more under normal (not full) load on a standard battery. The battery unit must be a quality one - it is supposed to retain a significant poriton of capacity over two or three years, not like the Asus/Acer "disposables" :)

2. 9"-10" LCD; Keep the borders tiny, the size of the device should stay as small as it can (size overshoot with small display is a blight of all the new lowend subnotebooks). LED backlight to reduce power draw.

3. Use a real lowpower CPU - the new and supposedly high-performance Via CN (Isaiah) comes to mind.

4. Alternatively, use an ARM core: this could lead to MUCH longer battery life (using laptop-class battery). Cortex-A9 (or Cortex-A9 MPCore) CPU could offer performance on par with lowend x86 CPUs.

5. The chipset of the computer should have some video processing unit integrated for low power usage (= long battery life) video playback. A mobile chip capable of this (aside of being an integrated GPU and ARM11 CPU) is nVidia APX 2500; supposedly able of playing 10hours of video from a cellphonne battery. It is also 720p resolution capable.

6. OS capability: Windows CE, WIndows mobile, or Linux (good choice: provides easy portabiltiy of open-spource applications).

The result would be PC class minilaptop suitable for work/browsing/entertainment/e-book reading etc... for extended period of time in schools, planes, trains, or generall on the go. 13 Comments »

Give Us The Option Of Ubuntu On The XT2!

Latitude products, Linux, Operating Systems submitted by aikiwolfie May 30

Dell please don't make the Latitude XT2 a Windows only device. Please give us the option of Ubuntu on the XT2.

And remember to keep the price reasonable this time around. 14 Comments »

Design a UMPC to counter HP's mini-note 2133

New Product Ideas, Laptops submitted by okroger104 Mar 27

8.9" LCD w 1366x768 resolution.

Up to 2GB ram
Intel silverthorne or VIA Isaiah processor
Choice of Vista or Linux.
USB port(s)
Multi card reader port.
7200RPM HD or SSD
Gigabit Ethernet
Wifi - N
Bluetooth
Graphics solution that can handle Vista's Aero. 252 Comments »

Offer Ubuntu Netbook Remix OS on your Ultra portables

Linux, Operating Systems, Laptops submitted by jervis961 May 25

The new Ubuntu Netbook Remix OS will be announced the first week of June according to an interview with Canonical chief executive Mark Shuttleworth.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/25/canonical-ceo-says-ubuntu-netbook-remix-bu...

The OS is Tailor made for ultraportable type systems. They have been working with Intel on the project so it should run very well on the Atom Processor

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Make the dell ubuntu models available through the main webpage

Dell Web Site, Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by rajeevbhatta 06/19/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Instead of having the model listings on a different webpage ( www.dell.com/open) have these models available from the product search you have on the main page or a link available through the main page (www.dell.com)

When I go to dell.com and I search for the product model numbers I never can find them I have to go to the other page and then I see it. The only thing I saw on the main page is a small flash ad which then takes you to the page.

Why cant you place these models with the other models on your page.........





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Make A Wireless Dell

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Desktops, Monitors and Displays submitted by reg 08/07/07 **COMING SOON**

Apple has a real, valid point: Too many cables in a typical PC setup.

I think Dell could make a combo cable, or a unified display (display/camera/stereo speakers).

Dell should work on a nice clean design - like Apple's clean design - less cable rat nests, more computing power. 220 Comments »

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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Dell's Website must work with Firefox running on Linux

Dell Web Site, Linux submitted by qgonjon 07/16/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

It's discouraging to have a Tier 1 vendor (Dell) selling Linux products and yet not really tailoring to Linux. Don't get me wrong Dell, I am not trying to take away all the good you have done. Offering Linux is a step in the right direction and I would like to see more steps taken in a monthly or quarterly basis. But, it seems that the basis for your current Linux promotion is for the Open Source enthusiast like me. I use Linux at home and at work as my main operating system. I use Firefox as my browser and I'm trying to order a Dell Inspiron 1420N. However, it seems that the embedded flash script that shows the different colors choices for the Inspiron is not working under Linux. It also shows that I can't see the different images thereafter. It works with Windows running Firefox as my vmware machine verified. But that is not the type of user that will most likely purchase a Linux laptop.

My request is simple. Can someone fix and verify that this page works well with Linux browser technology? So, that users can enjoy purchasing your Linux products and demonstrate that Dell really cares about their customer's operating system preference.

Dell I wish you the best in this venture as your success in this territory will help the Linux Desktop become a reality to the open source community.





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Stop Overcharging on Notebook RAM

Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by realskript 08/28/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Dell really... REALLY need to stop overcharging... and when i say overcharing... i mean atleast double what you would pay to pick up the ram yourself.
On XPS Notebooks... you are charging $500 for 4GB of ram... when you could easily go pick them up at your local computer shop for $250... and pocket the other half of the $500...

It would be nice if dell could save the customers as well as the company itself this hassle.. and start charging NORMAL prices for an upgrade in RAM.

thanks =D

PS..... PROMOTE THIS!!!!











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