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Monitors and Displays submitted by kushboy 02/19/07 One of the only reasons I won't even consider purchasing a computer from Dell is that I was told I could not purchase a system without also purchasing a monitor as well. I don't need a monitor, so don't make me buy one, and I won't. 17 Comments » optimize ports placement in notebooks Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by macias 02/25/07
Place ports in such way that the user cannot interfere with the cables. High Performance Computing Clusters Solutions Education, Servers and Storage, Small Business submitted by ssttech 02/25/07
Up till now HP is the only company providing an "express ready-for-deployment" HPC solutions. Small businesses and educational colleges need only to choose processor type, amount of nodes, interconnectivity, operating system and software. Within weeks you will receive a fully functional "ready- to-go" upgradeable(you can add more nodes as need arises) cluster platform in the form: standardized power cords that work with all laptop models Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by alcassi 02/25/07
It's frustrating that a power cord purchased for one Dell laptop won't work with a different Dell laptop. In the tangle of wires in our home office, it's easy to grab the wrong cord in the last minute rush to pack up for a business trip. Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by dvorchak 02/25/07 Have you ever tried to replace the keyboard on a laptop? It can be a real pain. You have to take out x number of screws and getting a new keyboard plugged back in can diffiuclt. Yes... you can do it but it is cumbersome. Having worked with an IT staff keyboards and hard drives seem to be the two biggest failures. I'd like to see a much simpler approach, A snap in design of some sort. One that doesn't require screws or manually reapplying the connection. You could then offer keyboards of different styles. Maybe different colors or differnt key stroke preferences, IE firm Keys, Soft keys etc.. because some keyboards are loved by some, but hated by others. 1 Comment » Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by mwl5650 02/25/07 Offer 64 Bit OS on Home systems. Give the option to up the RAM. Give home buyers the chance to purchase these systems before the other guys. 6 Comments » Revamp Dell product as a package Desktops and Laptops submitted by aditrus 02/25/07
I've been a Dell customer for 9 years. I Influence management for Dell PCs and friends for home use. Products has a good story to tell. Micheal Dell's innovation and leadership. Great products, flexibility, design and support. These recent years its hard to influence management and friends because of rapid technological advancement. Basic needs for the hardware flexibility and style are no longer in Dell's hardware. I myself, friends and management give alternative suggestions to purchase HP, Apple and Alienware products because the product package delivers its story by its image and configuration. I suggest current products and the company should show some change and great product options. Here are some suggestions: Internet Laptop Design Contest Advertising and Marketing, Laptops submitted by mucho 02/16/07 In order to get direct input from Dell customers, and tie more closely with consumer trends, why not sponsor a contest over the internet to design a line of laptops for home/consumer use? This would tie into Dell's philosophy of direct relationships. So the new laptop would not only be built specifically for you, but also DESIGNED directly by Dell customers. Of course, designs would have to be reviewed by Dell engineers to be sure that they are technically feasible and can be built within cost constraints, etc... Seems like this could be a very cool way to design a new generation of home/consumer laptops thru collaboration directly with Dell customers. 9 Comments » coreboot (formerly LinuxBIOS) instead of proprietary BIOS Linux, Desktops and Laptops submitted by yesmathew 02/20/07
coreboot (formerly known as LinuxBIOS) is a Free Software project aimed at replacing the proprietary BIOS (firmware) you can find in most of today's computers. 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. Linux certification for hardware Linux submitted by godji 02/20/07
It would be great if, when customizing a computer (laptop or desktop doesn't matter), there would be some indication about what hardware will work with Linux. On systems where all hardware is supported, there could be an option to have no operating system preinstalled, or have Linux preinstalled. Also, such systems should have some sot of sticker, similar to the ubiquitous "Designed for Windows Whatever". The sticker could say "Designed for Linux" or "Works with Linux" or "Linux Ready", etc. Pre-Installed Gimp Photo Manipulation Software Software, Desktops and Laptops submitted by kyle.burton 02/20/07 Include a pre-installed copy of the open source Image Manipulation software: Gimp with windows based installs. In addition to open-office, a photo manipulation package like this would be a useful add on. Including picasa or other on-line image organization applications would be useful as well. 3 Comments » Desktops and Laptops submitted by drizzt321 02/19/07
I have found in my e1505 which has an ExpressCard slot, that the BIOS does not have the proper ACPI support for PCI-Express hot swap. Currently to the best of my knowledge none of the ExpressCard systems have a properly working BIOS that correctly supports the PCI-E SIG specifications for ACPI hot swap. Sunken USB Port for Laptops- Best for ReadyBoost Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by iota 02/17/07 Given the high usage of portable USB flash memory (especially related to the Vista ReadyBoost), and all of the existing and emerging wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, wirelessUSB (UWB), EVDO, UTMS, WiMax, ZigBee), it would be nice to have a USB port that is "sunken" into edge of the laptop. Instead of having these USB dongles hanging 2-3" out of the side the laptop, a sunken USB port would reduce the exposed portion to about 1". Dell could brand this port and specify exact dimensions for USB accessory venndors (eg. SanDisk, Belkin, etc.). 6 Comments » Transreflective LCDs for Laptops Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by theimpostor 02/19/07
Dell should consider introducing trans-reflective LCDs to its laptops. These screens allow the use of LCD screens in conditions with bright ambient light conditions such as outdoors in direct sunlight. In these conditions the backlight is not required further reducing battery consumption. Such screens are available but only a few specialist laptop manufacturers use them. If Dell were to adopt such technology they would become more economical to produce and cause a significant step forward in laptop display development. Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by yesmathew 02/21/07
Vorbis is an open source, lossy audio codec project headed by the Xiph.Org Foundation and intended to serve as a replacement for MP3. It is most commonly used in conjunction with the Ogg container and is then called Ogg 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, 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: 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 » Would be Nice to Get the New Hybrid Hard Drives As Soon As Possible Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Desktops and Laptops submitted by guest_houston 02/17/07
Sometime this year some hard disk makers are to release "hybrid hard drive" technology, which is supported by the new Windows Vista.  track my votes
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