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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All Dell products should be available globally
Dell submitted by hjwasson
04/25/07 **NOT LIKELY**
Consumers should not be restricted on what is available to them based on geographic location!
I've learned that Dell does not offer all models of computers outside of the United States. That seems strange, since Dell is a direct vendor, using web sites and toll-free phone numbers to make sales - and the products for the most part aren't even made in the US! Dell should offer all their products to everyone, regardless of where they live. If Dell wants to charge a little more for the shipping, I'm sure the users would be willing to accept that to have more choice.
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All operating systems on all platforms!
Operating Systems submitted by markvs624
07/09/07
Do just what the title says: offer all operating systems on all platforms with full support. Don't restrict Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Unbuntu to certain models.
Make the base price for all base operating systems the same: XP Home = Vista Home Basic = Unbuntu. No discounts at the entry level. No $50 cheaper for Unbuntu. No $50 more for Vista.
Give no incentive either way The same customers who buy XP Pro and Vista Ultimate now will still buy those versions in the future. LET THE CUSTOMER DECIDE.
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Ubuntu on 12.1 or 13.3 inch laptops
Linux, Laptops submitted by miceagol
05/31/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
Preload Ubuntu on your 12.1 (XPS M1210) or 13.3 inch (XPS M1330) laptops. As it is now, there's only one choice for a laptop, and that choice is not a light laptop. The 12.1 inch and 13.3 inch laptops are much better to carry around than heavy 15 inch++ laptops.
Check out the Idea in Action update.
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Make Dell Ubuntu PCs available to businesses and non-profits
Linux, Sales Strategies, Small Business submitted by wyleyr
06/20/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
Dell is apparently not yet willing to sell Ubuntu-based PCs to business users, non-profits, or other organizations larger than a "home office." See this Ubuntu forum thread for more:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=478975
If Dell is serious about offering "choice" to consumers -- the main reason that they're offering up Ubuntu -- they ought to offer it to all their customers, including commercial and non-profit organizations.
Perhaps the greatest barrier here is that these other customers often require different support contracts than home users. It wouldn't be necessary to offer the same support options to organizations that purchase Ubuntu PCs as are offered to home users, or to organizations that purchase Windows PCs. (Perhaps Dell doesn't need to offer any support at all, except for hardware; as long as Canonical can support these organizations.) But they ought to at least have the option of buying the boxes, even if they have to get support in a different way.
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Downloadable, PDF format, full technical specs for all systems
Advertising and Marketing, Dell Web Site submitted by benjesuit
06/12/07 **REVIEWED**
Before I buy, I would like to have the options of downloading the full technical specifications of the system. Not just the brief specifications. Place a link under "tech specs" tab that allows you to view or download the full specification PDF file for those of us who care about and understand such things. This way everyone is satisfied.
We are looking to improve the specs pages by making them consistent across all product lines, provide more in-depth specifications and making them available in a printable format.
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Visible Link to IdeaStorm on main Dell site
Advertising and Marketing, Dell Web Site, IdeaStorm submitted by ipaw
07/01/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
IdeaStorm should have a visible link and explanation on the main Dell site as well as a Desktop shortcut on all new installations.
I've been a Dell customer since my XPS-500 back in the mid 90's and I only just found out about IdeaStorm through a PodCast.
If people know they can have a voice and make a difference, they'll use it.
Thanks
This idea has been partially implemented, as our new home page now has a prominent link to "Dell Community" - within that page are links to IdeaStorm and our other community properties, including Dell Community Forums, Direct2Dell, StudioDell, etc. Thanks for the idea!!!
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Same discounts available on Ubuntu and Windows
Linux, Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by jonsmirl
06/12/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
I'm ordering a Vista XPS 410 right now. I wanted a Ubuntu one but I'm going to throw away yet another copy of Windows. The Vista XPS 410 has $200 off today and free ship for a total of $869. The identical Ubuntu machine is $1019 plus $29.99 shipping. So today Ubuntu costs $170 more than Windows instead of $50 less. Why can't I have the same discounts on the Ubuntu machine?
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Keyboard with no Windows logo
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Desktops submitted by lucabrivio
02/27/07
It would be nice to have a keyboard without Windows logos, especially for those that use other operating environments than Microsoft Windows.
There would be several alternatives to have a Windows' logo on the "Super" key, including:
- having a Dell logo instead;
- having a custom key (maybe less cost-effective?);
- having a key with no logo, and perhaps several stickers with Windows, KDE, GNOME logos, Tux, etc.;
- having some other nice icon;
- ...
Desktop keyboards, which have two Windows logo keys, offer even more chances for alternatives.
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Enable Advanced Configuration Options in BIOS
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by ski4404
05/01/07
It's great that Dell is using the latest chipsets from Intel, but really what use is it if we cannot take advantage of the new features offered? Many if not all of the advanced BIOS configuration features that are present in Intel boards not supplied by Dell are missing in the Dell bios. Simple items like SATA mode switching are strangely absent (at least in the desktops -- don't know about servers). I might understand if Dell doesn't want people to overclock for support reasons, but there are many other options that should be available in the bios.
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(in Europe) Page for laptops that sell with linux in the USA
Dell Web Site, Linux submitted by steve2
05/08/07
Make shopping easier for European customers by having an extra website, that lists and links all laptops, that you sell with linux in the USA.( Maybe add a description on how to return unneeded preinstalled software for refund)
Of course this idea only makes sense, if the European variant of a model is built of exactly the same parts as the American variant.
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Show recent Moderator Updates on main page.
IdeaStorm submitted by akidan
05/10/07
I love to see what's new and up-coming from IdeaStorm, so I'm often checking the Moderator Update tab (it's kinda greyish and hard to find, but it's up near the top).
I'd like to see some sort of note on the main page to the effect of:
"5/11/2007 - New Moderator Update! - See what we're working on now..."
It wouldn't have to be big, just eye-catching enough to let us know that there's new info there. I like seeing how our ideas are being considered and put into action, and I think others would too.
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Provide a way to associate similar ideas/posts
IdeaStorm submitted by hjwasson
04/26/07
There should be a way to associate many similar posts together. If you page through IdeaStorm, you will find clouds of posts regarding "Please don't kill the Axim," "Fix the search feature," etc.
1. IdeaStorm members should be able to click on "This post seems similar to another post."
2. They can then paste the URL of the similar post(s) and click Okay.
3. There should be an "I agree/disagree" voting function for each URL, similar to the current promote/demote. This would appear on all of the potentially similar posts.
4. Once the agree value reaches a set threshold (say 100 points), the posts become associated.
5. Associated posts get a sub-heading stating "This post is associated with x, y, z" and there should be an aggregate value of all the points earned by the associated posts.**
**This is the heart of the matter - if there was an easy way for Dell (& all of us) to see just how popular a general topic of discussion was, I think you'd be able to spot huge trends that might otherwise get buried because no one individual post got enough posts to rise to the top of the discussion lists.
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Customizable Laptop Design Features
Inspiron products, Laptops submitted by buddyjlee
05/05/07
I recently was in the market for a new laptop and immediately eliminated Dell from my options purely based on the terrible design and look of the inspirons. This was unfortunate becuase Dell was initially my Number 1 choice due to good past experience. Comparing purely based on look, Dell easily offers the most unattractive design. The white
Go beyond what any manufacturer is offering and don't simply offer customization of case colors but allow the customer to play a big part in in how their laptop looks. Allow them to determine the layout, weight, etc. Or if the customer is not interested in customization, they may simply order the "basic" model offered.
Dell revolutionized the PC industry with its customization of what's inside the computer now it is time to bring the same idea to the outside of the computer.
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HP like tablet
Laptops submitted by kyliemanders
05/07/07
Hey Dell,
please make a tablet that looks as nice as this HP! This looks really nice (photo courtesy Engadget). If you do I promise to buy one...
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One World, One Dell
Service and Support submitted by mistern
05/04/07
We live in a global world. And so should Dell.
I don't think, say, Americans and Europeans differ so vastly in hardware taste.
So why has every country its own product palette?
Please! Let me buy the greatest Dell products from everywhere. Anytime.
Thank you.
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Laptop & Desktop Boot in seconds from Flash Drives
Broadband and Mobility, Desktops and Laptops submitted by reg
02/19/07
Have laptops and PCs that boot quickly & quietly from fast internal flash drives,
and run the whole OS and application programs in RAM.
The New Dell PC will boot from internal Fast USB 2.0 flash drives in just a few seconds.
The Hard drive can stay powered down, completely off, unless the user needs to store some extra large files (video, photos).
Laptop Battery life is measured in days, not hours.
Have 2 Recessed USB 2.0 Slots.
Two USB Flash Drives would fit neatly into the laptop.
In this way the whole OS and Apps run in RAM, and stores data files on an 8 GB flash drive.
The 8GB is used transparently as the 'On Line' Storage, with a hard drive acting as secondary storage.
This gives desktops and laptops much greater speed and power savings.
<font> On-Line/Near-Line Storage Model for Laptops</font>
1. OS and App all run from RAM (so the machine should have 2GB+ of RAM)
2. Modified files are worked on in RAM, and stored on the Flash Drive
3. Older (non-system) files, that are 'inactive', get pushed down to the hard drive,
Hard Drive files are stored with on-the-fly hardware compression / decompression (back to RAM), with the flash drive file replaced with a pointer to the hard drive file.
Data is always safely copied down to the hard drive on shut down.
The flash drive is removeable and upgradeable, so later if someone wants to upgrade to a 32GB flash drive, just unplug and plug in the new one.
On-line / Near-Line storage works great on very large data servers, where data is mostly write once, read infrequently.
(Also known as Write Once, Read Mostly - WORM drives.)
It's time such ideas are put into practice for desktops and laptops.
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$10.00 rebate coupon for every pre-installed program
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Advertising and Marketing, Software submitted by makalam
05/07/07
I do not need corel photo, real player, aol, earth link and all the other garbage. I am pretty sure DELL makes some money by pre-installing them. How about giving users a choice when starting up computer for the first time what programs they want in their computer?
the rebate check should be in the mail based on how many they choose to install or maybe forwarded to a web site from where they can choose a gift like ipod, memory key, webcam etc based on their total rebate.
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Have a portable notebook with flash memory! Saves Space and Power
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by berlin_stoute
05/06/07
So we can have an extremely portable system that saves a massive amount of battery power lets use flash memory.... AND
-have a docking station that has a hard disk to dump files to free space on the notebook because you only need with you what your using at that moment
-as well as the docking station with the hard disk be equipped with a graphics card so you can use a large external monitor .... the system would have a media accelerator and when docked work off the graphics card
It would be like a pda that is really a notebook that is so thin and portable
It would dock into a station that would turn it into a desktop kinda system
the notebook would have a 13.3 inch screen
So what do you think
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