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Backlit Keyboards

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by rarmasu 02/21/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

I find myself many, many times in dark or poorly lit environments having to guess the various keys - would be fantastic to have a backlit keyboard - with backlit individual keys as the best option.

I would actually pay extra for that convenience if the option was available.
This could be done for desktops or notebooks.


Check out Vida_K's comment below on the New Latitude.
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IdeaStorm should check to see if your post is similar to existing posts

IdeaStorm submitted by hjwasson 04/26/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

One of the greatest failings with IdeaStorm's otherwise wonderful concept is that many similar posts are created - and although they all get votes, no one post gets enough votes to rise to Dell's attention.

When you submit a post, I would like to see IdeaStorm search for similar posts, and if it finds any, prompt you:

Your post seems similar to this/these post(s):

1. Yes, it is. Please make my post a comment to the existing post instead (& I will vote on that post).

2. No, they are different - but related. Please associate my post to the existing post.

3. No, my post is not related - continue posting.

#2 is related to my suggestion to be able to be able to associate similar posts:

http://www.ideastorm.com/article/show/66450/Provide_a_way_to_associate_simila...

For all of this to work, Dell would have to vastly improve it's search ability within IdeaStorm (perhaps collaborate with Google?)! Use Google's advanced search features, with www.ideastorm.com as the domain to search, if you want to see for yourself the differences in how well the search features function.



Duplicate ideas suggestion feature has been added.

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More RAM!

Desktops and Laptops submitted by mwmtjm 01/30/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Do away with 512MB of memory as a base option to buy consumer desktops and notebooks. With Vista running best on 1GB at a minimum, don't make customers have a basic experience with the new OS because Dell wants to be able to advertise at a lower price point. The success of Vista -- and subsequently for Dell -- will be largely in word of mouth. Take a long-term view and build the momentum one great customer experience at a time right now!


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Student Discounts!

Education, Sales Strategies submitted by cnmopt 02/18/07 **ALREADY OFFERED**

Similar to Apple, Dell should offer students a special discount on Dell Products. The Apple market share is currently growing in the education sector and offering [college] students a discount would be useful to counter Apple's strategy. 42 Comments »

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Recycle & refurbish old Dell PCs back to Dell for 10% discount

Environment submitted by reg 05/18/07

Recycle your old Dell back to Dell for a 10% discount on new equipment. Dell can then secure overwrite erase the hard drive, install Ubuntu + hardware drivers, then donate the hardware to unemployment, food stamp, and welfare offices Nationwide. The social services offices then can pass out the refurbished used equipment to its clients, and Dell can be given BIG tax breaks by the State and Federal Systems.



1. Recycle - Turn it in, don't landfill it.
2. Reuse - There is still life left in that old hardware
3. Reduce - Buy new electronics less often, get 5 years use out of every PC.
4. Refuse - wasteful spending, wasteful practices & wasteful companies.
5. Refute - Once wasteful practices or procedures are identified, correct the problem with Action! 58 Comments »

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Make an Axim with a bigger screen

Broadband and Mobility, Monitors and Displays submitted by tmcqueen 02/23/07

Wouldn't it be great to have a real tablet that you could use to take notes on? The reason that tablet PCs didn't take off was the price. I would love to see a handleld PC/Mobile device that had a screen that was big enough to use! Why do all Windows Mobile (or PalmOS, etc.) devices have to be 3x5? You can't do anything comfortably on that. I would like to see a Windows Mobile device that has a 5x8 or even an 8.5x11 display. Comment »

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A new handheld PDA line

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), New Product Ideas submitted by genjinaro 02/25/07

With the recent talks of Dell ending the Axim line of PDAs, it has hit our community hard.
Being that Dell has produced one of the most powerful handhelds ever manufactured and to this day few have come close to the hardware specs of this small but powerful unit. Even to this day it is recognized as the most powerful stand alone PDA in the market, the Axim X51v.

My proposal is that Dell continue to stay in the handheld market, it doesn't have to be a stand alone PDA, since recent models are now PDA phones. I'd love to see Dell make 2 different types of handhelds, 1 being a PDA type, and the othe,r a PDA/UMPC dual-unit with 2 Operationg systems, Windows Mobile & Windows Tablet (Vista).

In my honest opinion I would love to see a Dell handheld keeping both the CF & SD slots (favored but not necessary) with updated hardware and a Windows Mobile 6 or greater OS.
The twist is, is that each would have the same hardware specs but a different form factor, one similar to a traditional handheld and the other as a mini tablet form.

As for the PDA/UMPC dual unit, this would really make up for the current UMPC's downsides, one of them being the fact that you simply cannot effectively use a UMPC with instant on and good battery life and you don't have the same speeds as a mobile OS does. On the oither hand when using the mobile OS isn't enough for your specific tasks you can switch to the desktop OS ala the UMPC side of the unit.
I'd love to see a Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS & a Windows Vista Business combination all in one dual-unit.

I would also reccomend an Optional Dock Disk Drive Stand for CD/DVDRW etc. or similar to those lines for the PDA/UMPC dual unit.

I would also count the PDA/UMPC unit as being the high end unit in comparison to the PDA/ phone type unit.

I would direct the PDA type to college students & the UMPC/PDA type to business users. Also I would recommend bluetooth keyboards and mice with both, as separate purchase accessories or in bundle packs for fair pricing.

If priced competitively well as you have did the Axim I can see a future here.
They would also make for good display items at Dell Kiosks.
Keeping a price range of $400-$980 would be ideal, much bettter than what current competitors offer.

I'm sure the handheld community will agree, Dell shouldn't leave the handheld market, Dell is a powerful name in that community...

Last Edited: 4/25/2007

~Brighthand member~
(Aximsite member) 14 Comments »

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Windows Mobile 5 / 6 Update for Dell Axim X30

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by illhandle 04/22/07

Would it be possible?
Why is it not happening? 1 Comment »

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Advertise Graphics RAM correctly

Advertising and Marketing submitted by joffe100 04/20/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

When we say we want to buy a 512Mb graphics card we really do want a 512Mb graphics card - not 512Mb with 256mb physical memory with 256mb shared! This is really BAD and misleading advertising - you do not see other RAM memory being sold 1Gb (512Mb physical, 512Mb shared!)

Should read: 512Mb physical memory and it actually be 512Mb physical memory

NOT: 512Mb** and then some tiny asterixed disclaimer on a linked page that points out that the 512Mb is some funky combination of 3Mb physical and the rest being pulled from virtual memory - this kills many graphic intense apps and games...

suprised no-one has sued over this? Not sure many buyers are even aware....





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Paint.net

Software submitted by kevintrooper 04/23/07

Paint.net is a free Program that is very professional but can be used by anyone who knows how to use PAINT or any other graphic program! And I say it should be preinstalled so people dont get used to the ordinary paint which sucks at saving files (in quality) !!!!! This program can also convert, have layers,.... Have fun! Awesome for game designing!

it is also very much like photoshop, somethings r even done

www.getpaint.net 2 Comments »

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WM6

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by newdoughboy 04/25/07

I just got my Axim and it still is the best PPC out there, so I think it would be the right thing to do. Comment »

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Long Live the Axim

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by newdoughboy 04/25/07

Love it and would buy dell again if new axim is continued 6 Comments »

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Please don't kill the Axim!!!

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by cherdman 04/25/07 **REVIEWED**

Converged devices are too restrictive! I want my cell and PDA seperate! I love the Axim line and have been a staunch supporter for years. I'm sad to see it die.


Please see jackie_c's comment
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La Mort of Dell's Axim X51v

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by cisco.kid 04/25/07

I wish to add another voice to the support for continuing the Dell Axim X51v (as a PDA or Smartphone). Because of the productivity and usefulness of the Axim, I passed on the Axim X50v I owned to my son after I purchased the X51v. I had hoped to continue this 'hand-me-down' process as a newer version was developed. But alas, there will be none.

It was disappointing to hear that the Axim would be no longer available.

Farewell to a great product. 2 Comments »

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Axim x51v WM 6.0 upgrade

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by frankie12 04/25/07 **REVIEWED**

X51 is the best - let it stay the best ! - make the upgrade !


Please see jackie_c's comment
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AVG Free Edition (Virus and Spyware Utilities) Installation Option

Software submitted by solidsource 02/19/07

Allow for AVG (or other virus software/spy ware manufacture alternative) instead of, or alongside, the other options (Norton,etc...). AVG is a comprehensive suite of virus and spy ware protection applications that remains very un-intrusive compared to the other options Dell provides. Simply allowing for an alternative(s) to the big 2 would be great. 8 Comments »

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Dell Axim X51v Windows Mobile 6 UPGRADE

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by wickedlyslick 02/21/07 **REVIEWED**

Microsoft has released Windows Mobile 6!!!

I know many Axim users would appreciate an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 as the Axim X51v exceeds the minimum requirements for an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.

So, Lets see it Dell!!!!!!


Please see chris_b's comments
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Dont eliminate XP just yet

Operating Systems submitted by javaprog07 02/17/07 **IMPLEMENTED**

Ok, well I know I may be chastised for bringing this up, but vista is still a young operating system with its own problems etc... I would like to see both Home and Business computers, especially notebooks have an XP Home and Pro option on top of Vista until it has at least been out for a year. For those seasoned users like me who just feel that you need to let a new OS mature before jumping right in. I am planning on buying a new notebook, and I would like to insure I wont have to format it on arrival just to have XP.
Check out the Idea in Action to find out more about Dell offering XP.




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No Extra Software Option

Software submitted by ootleman 02/16/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

Would love the ability to have a clean Vista install. No AOL software, no earthlink software, no google software - just a clean, original OS.


Check out jeremy_f's update on our current software options.


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