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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 »

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Docking Station for Vostro

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Latitude products, Vostro products submitted by coachcg 07/21/07

Vostro looks like a good system and has some strengths over Latitude like the enhanced integrated sound, longer battery life, and better screen option, but lacks docking capability. So I went with Latitude, but I could really use those features mentioned. Could Dell look into adding those options to Latitude notebooks or adding a docking option to Vostro?

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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 »

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Make laptops with numpads !!

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by johell 02/28/07

Please make laptops with numpads !! 11 Comments »

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Linux Preinstalado en DELL España

submitted by irio 02/20/07

Que el cliente de Dell España (domesticos, empresas, etc) tenga posibilidad de configurar el PC a comprar con Software Libre:

-Habilitar la opcion de elegir Linux como sistema operativo preinstalado en la compra de ordenadores Dell (portatiles, sobremesa in cluso servidores).

-Que se pueda elegir entre las distros mas comunes.

-Que se pueda seleccionar software libre como sustituto a paquetes de Microsoft.

Esto permitiria la venta de PCs a precios aún menores, mayor competitividad para Dell y mayores prestaciones en cuanto a servicio de atención al cliente. 8 Comments »

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pre-installed linux ubuntu on desktops and laptops

Linux, Operating Systems, Desktops and Laptops submitted by fra9000 02/20/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

i think linux will be the future...so please make some model-line of desktops and laptops with ubuntu linux pre-installed... thanks


This idea has been implemented on select desktops and notebooks in the US, UK, France and Germany.

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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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SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop

Desktops, Linux submitted by skippaul 02/19/07

pre-install SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. Make sure that all dell machines use hardware that is supported by opensource drivers. 3 Comments »

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Linux vs. Windows option on DELL Laptops

Linux, Software, Laptops submitted by oliver 02/20/07

I've just received my nice DELL Notebook, but had to spend more than an hour to
remove all these 30 days trial crap software, tiscali internet, google bars,
whatsoever...

It would be very nice, if DELL would offer computers just with clean windows and
office. And firefox as the standard browser (instead of internet explorer) and mozilla
thunderbird as the standard mail reader.

Or even better: If DELL also provides Linux Laptops with openOffice, and a choice
option for installing one of the major free linux distributions like eg. free Mandriva and
preconfigured urpmi sources, so that installing additional software works right out
of the box. 6 Comments »

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Pre-load ubuntu

Linux, Desktops and Laptops submitted by alan8373 02/20/07

Pre-load ubuntu on dell laptops and desktops (especially laptops!) 6 Comments »

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Pre-Installed OpenOffice | alternative to MS Works & MS Office

Software, Desktops and Laptops submitted by dhart 02/17/07


Provide OpenOffice.org for free pre-installation alongside Microsoft Works and Microsoft Office. OpenOffice.org is more capable than Microsoft Works, and a serious competitor to Microsoft Office, at a fraction of the cost (it's free!)

OpenOffice.org can open, create, edit and save Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files.

Provide as OPTIONS for pre-installation many other high-quality free software programs such as:
- Firefox: web browser with popup and privacy controls; say goodbye to Internet Explorer infections!
- Thunderbird: email program with free anti-spam and privacy controls
- Pidgin: instant messaging all-in-one program for popup-free MSN, Yahoo, AOL and others
&nsbp;[ed: GAIM was renamed Pidgin in April 2007 to settle the issue with AOL's trademark on AIM]
- PDFCreator: creates Adobe PDF files from any program
- Scribus, Inkscape & GIMP: desktop publishing, freehand drawing & powerful image editing
- Audacity & VLC: multi-track audio editing & universal all-in-one media/video/movie/DVD player
- Stellarium & Celestia: planetarium viewer & outer-space mapping, like Google Earth, but for our Solar System

Pre-installed quality free and open source software drastically lowers the cost of new PCs, and helps prevent software piracy. Cast your vote for Linux and other free software. Cast your vote for the Universal Education PC [ed: article removed/merged by dell_admin] utilizing free software.

CHOICE is what consumers want on their new PCs, not annoying surprise circus-ware (the typical smattering of confusing 3rd party popup-infested software found on most new Dell PCs). Quality free and open source software is well behaved, and may be legally pre-installed on PCs, and legally shared with friends and family, sharing is encouraged! Cast your vote for consumer CHOICE and public transparency at Dell.
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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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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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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.


591 Comments »

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Stripped down, fast Linux Box

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Desktops, Linux submitted by pawprintz 02/17/07 **REVIEWED**

How about a fast, Internet ready Linux desktop. Small form factor, pretty monitor, mouse & keyboard, the O.S., OpenOffice & Firefox. Cheap'n'fast


Dell sees the value of this idea, and is keeping the sugestions for a Linux small form factor on the radar. john_h will let the community know of any new information as it comes.




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Usable Docking Station

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by jmecc 02/27/07

Please make a real docking station for the Inspirons, not a usb port replicator. I was thinking of using an Inspiron as my main computer if I can just dock it when I get home. The ability to connect to 2 external monitors would allow me to use the notebook as my primary.

Thanks. Comment »

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integrated eSATA port

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Desktops and Laptops submitted by chuckles67 02/27/07

eSATA port enables fast external disk access (at bus speed). This would be an optimal way to edit video using a Dell laptop or desktop with an external hard drive. 7 Comments »

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The Clutter Is Forming: We Need A Moderator

Dell Community, IdeaStorm submitted by googideas 02/17/07 **IMPLEMENTED**

Approximately 48 hours into its life, and Ideastorm is filling up with repetition and senseless comments. Since moderation cannot be exercised by the participants a moderator a la Dell Employee must put up her hand. Or his hand. We aren't picky!

One: Repeating the same ideas from earlier posts is a pain to the reader and a waste of space and time. These should be removed.

Two: Suggestions which are without applicability to the issues at hand should be removed: one post states that "Dell should set up Dell Pay to compete with Paypal." Sigh. Why?

For what unique purpose? Dell's business is not online payments, in the same way Apple's is not selling music (they sell music at a loss to sell iPods at a gain). There is no benefit to Dell and it meets no need.

Since this format is experimental and fully funded by Dell, I encourage Dell to cut the wheat from the chafe and remove as much as they see fit. For all of the "I have rights" and "freedom of speech" advocates, you don't. This is a place where the good keep going and the bad go out.

The less posts the better. It provides Dell what they want: the opportunity to test strong ideas properly. Without the removal of clutter, the good ideas will by dint of the time they are posted (e.g. 3am) and the increasing volume of posts, inevitably suffer at times the forest's size despite the grandeur of the tree in question.

I may be going against the grain of popular opinion, but you add your vote to this post if you believe in the goal of this site, and not the freedom it offers to utter the first inane thing which comes to mind.
jackie_c is IdeaStorm's moderator. Also, for any mod updates, check out the talk with the moderator blog at the top of the page.




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EXTERNAL GRAPHICS CARD DOCKING STATION FOR LAPTOPS

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Gaming, Laptops submitted by gsus 02/23/07

Essentially, the biggest problem with laptop gaming is the lack of power and ability to upgrade. Most of the laptops these days cannot keep up with the high powered laptops and SLi or Crossfire setups. A proposal should be to use the existing docking port located on most XPS systems and allow it to use an external graphics card. I have seen the option of using an external graphic card docking station in the BIOS in my M1710, and this would allow for greater flexibility and shelf life of your systems. In addition companies such as ASUS have announced plans for the XG Station, a PCI-E connector that would house a external video card, say a 8800GTS.

In particular with the launch of the 8800 series Nvidia cards, many laptops users are going to be left out with respect to gaming. Dell could help to expand the longevitiy of their product lines by allowing gamers to upgrade the one thing that matters most, graphic processing power. These external docking stations could allow users to swap, upgrade or change video cards as they see fit.

In conlcusion, considering the XPS line of styling, it wold not be a problem to fashion and mold a aesthetic docking station. Comment »



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