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Precision M6300 with 3600M and *Blu-ray*

Precision Workstations submitted by zanlok Mar 8 **IMPLEMENTED**

Now that the M6300 offers an upgrade to the fantastic new Quadro FX 3600M graphics card, I'd really *really* like to see a preconfigured high-end system that offers that and Blu-ray. Currently, this is not supported.

This would be analagous to the XPS M1730 WOW Edition for us Engineer types.

(Until/if Dell ever releases a long-awaited M9300?!)


Please see mano_g's comment

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Find These Guys and Make Commercials Like This!

Advertising and Marketing submitted by kontithegreek 08/19/07

The only thing i would say use a black background instead of white that way its a bit more original but any way look at this and check out some more on you tube! I love this ad its awesome for Dell's

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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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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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better video card for the rumored XPS M1530

Gaming, XPS products submitted by nicolas.velasquez 10/10/07

I've seen the rumored specs of the new XPS M1530 coming on November 7. This laptop is aimed partially/mostly people that works with 3d, video or gamers. If the specs are as follows:
# 15.40-inch display (CCFL up to 1680 x 1050, LED up to 1440 x 900)
# Core 2 Duo options from 1.5GHz (T5250) up to 2.6GHz (T7800)
# Crestline GM/PM 965 chipset with up to 4GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
# GeForce 8400M or 8600M GS options (up to 256MB)
# Slot-loading Blu-ray / 8x DVD±RW
# Options for 802.11a/b/g/n, WWAN, Bluetooth
# HDMI, VGA, 1394, ExpressCard, (3) USB 2.0, Ethernet, fingerprint reader, media reader
# 2.0 megapixel (with CCFL) or 300k (with LED) cameras
# Weight supposedly 4 pounds to start

I think that, even optional, the video card MUST be a:
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 256MB GDDR3
If not, it will be just an Inspiron 1520 with HDMI and fingerprint reader in a different case. 5 Comments »

Fully "Certified for Windows Vista" x64 Workstation

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Sales Strategies, Precision Workstations submitted by dwayne 03/14/07

Dell Precision 390, 490, 690 systems are offered with x64 Vista. The boxes by themselves are x64 Vista certified by Microsoft; however, the options provided destroy the certification. (As determined by Microsoft's Hardware Compatibility Website http://whql.microsoft.com/hcl)

The only graphics card choice is the Quadro which is NOT "Certified for Windows Vista". The FireGL cards shown on the product information page are not even an option.

The only sound card (and there is no offering for the 490) is also NOT "Certified for Windows Vista".

May I also add that choosing your 27" monitor (which is "Certified for Windows Vista" and very cool) indicates that the monitor is not compatible with Vista. This is not true since it is a graphics card compatibility issue and not a problem with your monitor (which is certified).

I have wanted to purchase a Dell x64 Vista system for some time, but your choice of two cards (graphics and sound) destroys the robustness and certification of the system.

The Precision 490 should have an option of a sound card or an explanation of why it is not offered. 3 Comments »

Quadro FX 4600/5600 DirectX 10 for Workstation

Precision Workstations submitted by wini 05/03/07

I would like to see DELL offering the latest DirectX 10 graphics card from nVidia for workstations.

QUADRO FX 4600
QUADRO FX 5600

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More Video Card Choices for Precision Line

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Precision Workstations submitted by sinjin 04/23/07

Offer nVidia 8800 cards along with the Quadro options. For many CAD users a Quadro is not needed and an 8800 would give the need the performance needed at a much lower cost. An overclocked version should be offered like XI Computer does for their workstations. 1 Comment »

Dell Mobile Workstations Need Numeric Keypads M90/M6300

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Precision Workstations submitted by pauln 08/28/07 **IMPLEMENTED**

Dell needs a numeric Keypad on "Mobile Workstations" M90, M6300 types. HP has had a numeric keypad for a While on their mobile workstations. If these are oriented towards CAD applications, then give engineers (who deal with numbers daily) what we need, a numeric keypad and utilize some of the wide open space on this 17" notebook.
It wouldn’t cost much more and for the price they should give us what we need. It’s not like they have to invent one for notebooks, they are already being made!
Also allow us to turn off the touch pad so it doesnt get bumped when using the keyboard, we use a mouse and 3D motion controllers to navigate our applications!


Please see mano_g's comment
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Dell XPS M1530

XPS products, Laptops submitted by kennywrx 08/19/07

Dell XPS M1530

Dell is still missing the most popular size notebook in their high perfromance XPS line. What do you think about Dell offering a high performance and sleek gaming notebook in the most versatile size? Read on for the proposed specifications.

- No Flashy colors.
- Quality Black plastic and Aluminum.
- Santa Rosa Based Notebook.
- Intel Core 2 Duo CPU up to 2.4ghz.
- Up to 4GB RAM.
- Standard 160GB. Optional 200GB, 250GB.
- Standard DL-DVD+/-RW.
- Optional DL-DVD+/-RW + BD-R + HD-DVD Multi Drive.
- 1/8" Audio I/O Analog+Optical.
- 4-6 USB 2.0 Ports.
- 6 pin Powered Firewire Port.
- Gigabit Ethernet.
- Express Card Slot.
- Multi Format Flash Card Reader.
- DVI Video Out.
- Front Mounted Media Control Buttons.
- Dell Media Direct w/ Instant Office.
- Optional Webcam.
- Decent Stereo Speakers + Micro-Sub.
- Intel Wireless 802.11 A/B/G/N.
- Optional Bluetooth 2.0 EDR.
- Keyboard w/ backlit keys 'ala' MacBook Pro.
- Touchpad w/ two finger scrolling 'ala' MacBook.
- Optional or NO Biometric Fingerprint Reader.

- Standard Nvidia 8600M-GT 512MB.
- Optional Nvidia 8700M-GT 512MB.
- Optional Nvidia 8800M-GT.

- LED Backlit Displays
- Standard WXGA+ (1440x900) 15.4" Display.
- Optional WSXGA+ (1680x1050) 15.4" Display.
- Optional WUXA (1920x1200) 15.4" Display.

- Standard Free Ubuntu Linux.
- Standard Free Windows XP Media Center w/ Media.
- Standard Free Windows Vista Home Premium w/ Media.
- Optional Windows XP Pro w/ Media.
- Optional Windows Vista Ultimate w/ Media.
- Optional PreInstalled Software
- No Bloatware. 64 Comments »

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 »

Precision version of XPS M1330

XPS products, Precision Workstations submitted by sopwith 08/02/07

There is a need for an 'ultra portable' ISV certified notebook - the M4300 is still just a little on the large side.

If you could offer the XPS M1330 with nVidia Quadro FX 570M (256MB dedicated ideal) then you would have a great solution, especially with the LED backlit screen.
(Note: the Quadro FX 360M is not strong enough with its 64bit memory interface.)

Get the SSD up to a 64GB option and I would consider that as well. Comment »

Smaller Power Bricks

Laptops submitted by drew08867 06/28/07

I know they've gotten smaller with the new line of inspirons, but lenovo's are still something to be rivaled. What is the point of having a thin/light laptop and a heavy power brick you have to carry around with it? 4 Comments »

Allow customers to come to Dell.com and Order just "Plant a Tree"

Dell Web Site, Environment, New Product Ideas submitted by clocks 06/27/07 **ALREADY OFFERED**

Allow users to work with dell to imrpove Dell's "green" image. Make an "Accessories" product to allow people to just order "plant a tree" or to order as many "Plant a tree"s as they want. This option was not presented when I bought a desktop just a few days ago and I personally would go back right now and order "Plant a tree" because I would like to.

I think that if nothing else, the few minutes it would take Dell to setup this option would give you guys something to point to, even if it wasnt an option that a lot of people had taken advantage of.

if you wanted to take the concept a step forward, build a few add banners/buttons etc to make freely availible with the code to insert one on your web page. The button would be something along the lines of "Join Dell in planting trees". Your logo is associated with an environmental practice, blue logo on green with various tree abstracts in the image, etc. Reputation boost, plus you have genuinely provided a capability to your user base and various concerns on the internet to actively take part in helping Dell be green.

Sure, maybe you are using a few hours of the time of your salaried workers who you already pay for to add the item to the site and create some logos but if you really care about improving your reputation in this area, it might be an investment well worth it. 14 Comments »

Laptop Web Cam and Microphone

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by terrymain 02/16/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

All new laptops should have a built in web cam and quality voice recorder/microphone.


Webcams are standard on all XPS laptops and an option on all Inspiron laptops.




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LED Back Lighting

Monitors and Displays submitted by drew08867 06/28/07

Dell should transition all monitors to LED back lighting. More cost effective (in terms of energy use), greener, longer life. 11 Comments »