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Docking Station for M1330

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by nmrrja1 Mar 27

I love the idea of the more powerful laptops that have been coming to market, esp. those with dedicated graphics. The M1210 was the first notebook I have been exicited about in a long time, expecially with Dell's industry leading docking stations. But wait, the M1210 didn't get a docking connector and wait. the M1210 has now been replaced. Surely the M1330 has a docking connector. It is after all, one of the most powerfull laptops of its size available. Wait, ah NO, no docking connector.

Ok Dell, its like this:

You get to sell me one computer. Not one desktop and one laptop, just ONE computer. I know that doesn't fit the old business model, but times have changed. I don't think I should be limited to a Latitude series notebook to get dedicated graphics and a docking station. Please, Please, Please integrate a docking connector in this (or the next) XPS series of notebooks. You will still get to sell me that one computer, but I will also be buying a seperate mouse and keyboard, excellent Dell LCD monitor and speakers of some sort.

And why we are at it, I like the 12.1" screen and smaller form factor of the first generation XPS series. I'll take mine in LED backlit too.

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Dell XPS m1330 Dockstation

XPS products submitted by 3dvirus 06/22/07

I saw a pics at many sites around the web about the xps m1330 and I really love it, so I suggest a dock station for it but note ppl it's an extra feature! 9 Comments »

XPS M1330 Laptop with Docking Station

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Small Business, XPS products submitted by matto 11/27/07

The XPS M1330 Laptop is a stunning laptop, but is also ideal for a lot of business people on the move. It's lightweight, it's thin, it's got a slot-loading DVD drive. Dell seem to recognise this by listing it as an option in the Small Business section (here on the Dell.com.au website at least). And they're right - it would be perfect for me, except for the lack of a docking station.

I use my laptop both at work and at home. I have a docking station at each location. This means I simply need to drop the laptop in, and straight away it's hooked up to the mains power, to my keyboard and mouse, to the wired network and to my secondary monitor. You can see how the lack of a docking station makes this process a lot more tedious. Fair enough - the keyboard and mouse can be replaced with bluetooth items, but there's still the network (no wireless at work), the power and the secondary LCD. This constant need to plug and unplug would soon take the sheen of an otherwise perfect device, not to mention the likelihood of damaging the delicate connectors with daily use.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd love to use the XPS M1330 for work, if only this one little problem could be overcome. I understand the challenges in packaging such a thin and light notebook, but I'm sure that greater minds than mine are able to come up with something!

I know I'm probably just a bit lazy, but the docking station really is one of life's little luxuries. I dare anyone who's used one previously to try and do without!

Thanks for the chance to put it forward.

Regards,
Matto :) 3 Comments »

Special Docking Station Needed For XPS Laptop Line

Laptops submitted by nsenman 12/03/07

Browsing the internet I found that there were alot of different after market companies who produce "Universal Docking Stations" for Laptops. A lot of these are just USB powered which is OK for doing office type work but not getting the full on performance benefits like a desktop does. This is also important for I like to game and using a the USB transfer rate would definitely not give me the performance I would need.

Going to the main idea: XPS Docking Station

I own an XPS m1330 and was wondering when will Dell create a special docking station for the XPS line of computers "Not USB" but designing for the most optimal performance like we would see on a desktop.

My job gave me a Dell Latitude D620 business laptop within which I dock into a station which is specifically made for it and it is not USB powered. The performance is great. So, why not an XPS line? 4 Comments »

XPS M1330 - Docking Station

submitted by lewisjjl Jan 24

The XPS M1330 is awesome but there is the problem of using this device in the office. Firstly, the cables can also be put in from the side making it unsightly and cumbersome on the desktop. Secondly, the number of USB ports is too few. With all the add-ons these days, the number of ports is not enough. Thirdly, there is not a docking station for the device. 3 Comments »

Docking Stations for Inspiron and XPS notebooks

Inspiron products, XPS products submitted by jlatham 06/22/07

These days with the proliferation of laptops on college campuses the utility of mediacenter laptops, such as Dell's Inspirons, is hampered by the absence of docking stations or port replicators designed to work seamlessly with these computers. Dell's makes them for Latitudes, but seems to overlook this vital portion of the market. Anyone who has ever used a docking station at work to connect periferals yearns to have one at home...or at school. 1 Comment »

Make a docking station port and offer a docking station for all notebooks

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by joshuacl 07/30/07

Make a docking station port and offer a docking station for all notebooks especially the XPS series. I am seriously considering purchasing the M1330 but the fact that Dell doesn't make a true docking station for it makes me consider other options. 12 Comments »

Avoid Glare On Screens and Notebook Frames

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by bobetsue 02/20/07

Glare and reflection from high glare screens, screen frames, and notebook computers is annoying and distract from function and use.

In stores, this may be a marketing ploy. Consumers may not fully understand the problem of glare. Online sellers like Dell should inform buyers when shopping whether the screen and case are "glare" or "nonglare."

When "nonglare" was introduced to television, shoppers considered it an advantage worthy of extra expense. In the art world, nonglare glass is considered worthy of extra expense.

How did we ever get glossy screens?

Dell should offer customers a choice between "glare" and "nonglare." 251 Comments »

switch to LED monitors

Monitors and Displays, Laptop Power submitted by yardsale Jan 16 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

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!


Please see this announcement on current options and our plans to fully transition to LEDs over the next 12 months
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