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make the a XPSm1330 to M1335 and XPS 1530 to 1535 just a new XPS Design for 2008

XPS products submitted by bryan14c Jan 6

add more features on the m1330 and M1530 just update all the hardware and the some minor design enhancement and a i wish the 10/100 ethernet will be updated to 1000 and more graphics option and a LED LCd just update all the hardware stuff 6 Comments »

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Keep the XPS Product Line

XPS products submitted by dabrace1984 May 12

According to Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/dell-dropping-xps-focusing-on-alienware) Dell is going to be dropping the XPS product line and focusing on the Alienware brand for gaming and high performance computing. Promote this Idea to let Dell know that we need to keep the XPS desktop and laptop product line. 31 Comments »

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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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Show recently popular ideas

IdeaStorm submitted by zyr 06/15/07

We have a "popular ideas" tab and a "recent ideas" tab, but no "recently popular" option.

Ideas that gain popularity in the "recent ideas" section may be doomed to be ignored if they can't make it up to the front page fast enough. 3 Comments »

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XPS M1210

XPS products submitted by crazymonkey 06/15/07

Please do not phase out the XPS m1210 model when the new m13xx models come out. I know you want to compete with Apple's MacBook with the new 13" screen models, but there are plenty of people who would choose the smaller and "compacter" m1210. 3 Comments »

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An even easier site-cleanup idea for Jokes, Dupes, etc.

IdeaStorm submitted by jmxz 06/15/07

Would this be an easier way to clean up ideastorm.

1. Have a mode that hides Ideas with negative votes.
2. Add a link to put you into a mode that lets you see Ideas with negative votes.
3. Make the default to hide the negative-voted ideas; so execs and normal users aren't subjected to them.
4. Encourage people to vote down dupes; and let people change their votes so longtime users can re-vote down dupes that they didn't notice were dupes the first time.

For any normal user not clicking on the "also show bad ideas" feature, IdeaStorm would be reasonably clean. Dell_admin* and Dell execs could focus on only ideas voted up. People who have an Idea voted negatively can't complain about censorship; and have the option of lobbying elsewhere (slashdot, digg, msn forums) to getting their bad idea back into positive territory if they want people to see it. 6 Comments »

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Demote an Idea should require a Comment

IdeaStorm submitted by s3indiana 04/03/07

When an idea is demoted a comment should be required to give the original poster a perspective that was missed. It doesn't take much research to note those that are demoting for the sake of demoting... 70 Comments »

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Customer

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Desktops and Laptops submitted by f5bphoto 04/10/07

I would like to see the "ON/Off" switch to auxiliary speakers (ie Altec Lansing or comparable) Mounted on the keyboard or monitor. I am 85 years old and I dislike getting down on my hands and knees to turn it off and on. At some locations it was under my work desk. You need to pay more attention to desires of older users. All PC's in general have catered too much to the young with useless frills. I am using my 3rd new Dell in 12 years of computer experience. I do my own investments and photo work on my 8300. The 3 year warrantee expired on November 14, 2006. I plan to purchase again when MS puts out it's first major update to Vista. 2 Comments »

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increase Graphics Card choice on notebooks

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by chanux 02/21/07


Now that notebooks become the favourite buyer's choice, i think it should be possible to have a greater choice on which graphics card we want.

Some technology like MXM or AXIOM or others should allow to have a large number of combination between notebook and graphics card model.

(that's the reason why my last notebook is not a dell)
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280

Expandable Graphic card for notebooks

Gaming, Laptops submitted by mav3r1k 04/02/07

Why not sell compatible graphic card for notebooks?
I mean, make a certain notebook can have installed two or three models of MXM graphic card, say which ones are compatible with that slot and sell them, so I can upgrade my dell notebook later with a new graphic card. 1 Comment »

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Give an additional shipping option.

Sales Strategies submitted by fabiods 04/05/07

Give an additional shipping option. 22 Comments »

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Let Customers post reviews / discussion directly on your product pages

Dell Web Site submitted by jmxz 04/03/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

It's kinda interesting that I can see lots of lively discussion here on ideastorm.

How about building that kind of community on your web site.

In particular, when I go to a laptop page on your e-commerce site I want to read about people's success stories and horror stories about running Linux on them.


Check out the latest on our ratings and reviews on Direct2Dell.




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570

An open solution to categorization

IdeaStorm submitted by cosh 05/08/07

This was originally posted on May 8. Lots of people were saying IdeaStorm was cluttered, and that spam and duplicates were appearing, that we needed better categories and a search engine that returns better results, and that it was taking too long to get bug fixes and improvements.

I built a new system, a mirror of every idea on the site, to try and sort it out myself, and to demonstrate to Dell that when everybody is complaining, improvements should happen in days, not months.

It has a better search engine than IdeaStorm, and the ability to browse ideas based on the Dell-assigned tags. As well as demonstrating good potential features for IdeaStorm, it should prove useful as it is.

The link:» » New IdeaStorm Categorizer « «

Initially I was trying to get people to help sort the ideas into categories, but I'm considering adding a robot to sort the rest of them out automatically. Thanks very much to people who helped categorize ideas!





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11800

Remove metallic Windows sticker

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by bastos 02/21/07

The unremovable metallic "Vista capable" or "Designed for XP" sticker serves no purpose as soon as the laptop is in use by the end-user. Dell should design its notebooks to be sleek, stylish and simple -- and a permanent stickers is the exact opposite. This is (in part) why Apple sells the most stylish laptops, and why the one you buy is never as nice as the one you see in the promotional-pictures (no stickers!)

Replace the metallic sticker with an easily removable one !!! Dell should be large enough to stand up to Microsoft (who no doubt enforces the metal stickers). 23 Comments »

370

Add option to leave USB power ON when computer is OFF

Laptop Power submitted by scotty 04/01/07

So many USB-connected devices now are getting charged while connected. Cell phones, MP3 players, etc etc. And of course there are the USB powered but not "connected" devices such as lights. Dell can take a leadership position to be the first to provide an option (ie: BIOS option, or physical switch) to keep the power flowing through one or all USB ports - when the computer is shut down - so that devices can be charged. Particularly notebooks, which are often times the only power source that road warriors rely on for things like cell phones. Doing this TODAY requires that the computer be left on. But Dell, add the $1 of additional hardware/technology to keep that power flowing and the payback will be huge - more sales and happier customers. This is likely the wave of the future - all computers will do this. But it would be great to see it on Dell machines ASAP. 2 Comments »

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Offer free Dells for April 1st

Advertising and Marketing submitted by cyphercell 04/01/07

Just flat out mess with people and make them mad, then just say Haha, april fool's. It would be fun kinda like the ideas in action section, only honest at the end. Comment »

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Get RID OF THE ENRON E

Advertising and Marketing submitted by reg 03/09/07

Mr. Dell -

<font>Get RID of that Enron E from your logo - right now it looks reallly really bad.</font>

Like a Evil 'devils horns' Omen of Bad things to come... 9 Comments »

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LiquidMetal Cases

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), XPS products submitted by operations 03/24/07

Use new materials on your mobile computers, especially the Dell XPS mobiles. If you need proof that LiquidMetal can be used for electronics just check out these examples and read through the advantages mentioned on the LiquidMetal website. I have also posted the advantages below as well.

Key Advantages:
- With approximately 2.5 times the strength of commonly used titanium alloy and 1.5 times the hardness of commonly used stainless steel, Liquidmetal alloys enable sophisticated, engineered designs required by the evolution of new technologies
- Enables thinner, smaller designs while providing greater protection for internal components
- Permits thinner walls while providing greater strength
- Allows larger, wider screens for expanded features and capabilities
- With precision net-shape casting, Liquidmetal alloys can be readily fashioned into intricate, innovative designs resulting in a unique aesthetic advantage
- Excellent durability
- Scratch and corrosion resistant
- Non-reactive









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Think about change company's name?

Advertising and Marketing, Dell submitted by jbarahona 03/30/07

Make a Test about the brand becouse in south-america Dell it'sn deeper braniding. 4 Comments »

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Dell should use silver-zinc batteries: safer, longer-lasting and can be recycled

Environment, Laptop Power submitted by jervis961 03/31/07

"Zinc Matrix Power rechargeable batteries deliver up to twice the runtime of traditional Li-ion batteries. They also have an aqueous chemistry that is not flammable or toxic. As a result of the inherent safety, silver-zinc batteries are not subject to airline restrictions. Furthermore, the key components of silver-zinc battery technology can be 100% recycled and reused, making it an environmentally conscious alternative to many existing battery technologies."

also see: www.zmp.com/images/LaptopFeb1.2007.pdf 36 Comments »



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