90 degree connector on laptop power supply
Laptop Power submitted by pennir02
Jan 9
With the Latitude laptop power supply, the DC power cord terminates in a long proprietary coaxial plug. The electrical characteristics are fine. The problem I've experience is due to the mechanical stress that is transferred to the power jack or motherboard due to the plug exiting straight out the rear. When the connector is plugged in, it's length (about 35mm or so) can cause it to break the jacks solder connections and/or snap the motherboard if the User props up the front of the laptop or accidentally hits or bumps the connector against other desktop peripherals.
It would be helpful if the laptop end of the power cord terminated in a short 90 degree plug to keep it closer to the case.
Thanks
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A translucent notebook
Laptops submitted by anordal
Jan 9
Edited: This idea was known as "A transparent notebook", although it was translucent I meant.
Why not make the plastic case translucent? I have seen a translucent calculator and partly translucent computer mice made of plastic that makes the inside look blurred. It gives a sense of quality. Used extensively, the translucent plastic makes a simplistic, clean look.
I have seen XPS notebooks with builtin lights shining colorful out from the fan exhaust. The suggestion for backlit keyboards is well promoted on this forum. I suggest having a translucent keyboard with dark bold letters and *soft* lighting underneath that also makes the chassis shine vaguely.
As I imagine it:
A simplistic, yet quality oriented notebook. More of a workstation than a gaming machine. Off-the-shelf hardware without extra fuss, an absolute minimum of drivers required. An exceptionally good 1680x1050 15.4" anti-reflective screen (anti-reflective, since the type of plastic I am thinking about has a more or less rough surface, definately not iPod-shiny). The light switch should be purely mechanical. By the way, who wouldn't appreciate more than one headphone jack?
Since this obviously is a geeky machine, it would be appreciated to have it available with Linux installed and with a Tux-key instead of Windows-key (Tux, since not only ubuntu people would buy it). To me, it sounds logical to run open source software inside a computer that shows what it is made of.
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Legal Blueray Playback on Ubuntu
Linux submitted by prisma
Jan 9 **UNDER REVIEW**
Ubuntu have a legal way to play DVD's with LinDVD on current Dell hardware offers which we the customers appreciate. However, windows hardware products come with an option to add a blueray player. Dell should add that option as well to their Ubuntu offers. A commercially available piece of software (like LinDVD) could be implemented to play blueray DVDs.
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Data Center Energy reduction
submitted by danapep
Jan 9 **IN PROGRESS**
I know these numbers are not precise, but in broad terms power consumption in a data center to my understanding is roughly:
1/3 waste spilled off as heat in stepping down electricity for low power components
1/3 cooling
1/3 functional computing capacity
Is there not some way we could eliminate the first 1/3, thus eliminating the need for the second third, and thereby cutting power use by 2/3.
I am no electrical engineer, but it seems to me if we think of a data center as a whole instead of one computer at a time and re-engineer servers accordingly, we could drastically reduce the expense and environmental impact.
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Improve Dell Support website search
submitted by ioniancat21
Jan 9
I can't stand searching for parts or anything on Dell.com. As a test you can go to the site and see an item featured on a page in front of you and when you search for it by name, part#, part type it's rarely found. Please improve the searchability of the Dell site. On a bright note searching by service tag does work well though.
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IMPLEMENT the INTEL PENRYN 45nm Processor on Dell's Notebook and Desktop it require less power more performance NOW!!! Dell is behind from HP
Desktops and Laptops submitted by bryan14c
Jan 9
Dell should start to sell notebook with Penryn processor because it require less power more performance
T9500 6MB L2 2.60 GHz 800 MHz
T9300 6MB L2 2.50 GHz 800 MHz
T8300 3MB L2 2.40 GHz 800 MHz
T8100 3MB L2 2.10 GHz 800 MHz
specially on the XPS line etc... , well i hope DELL would not overcharge the consumers , dell can you sell this to us right now!!! for now it seems dell is falling behind again , well they have catchup with their design but somehow they fall behind with the power inside the laptop especially the penryn processors , dell hear us now implement the PENRYN processor , your behind from HP now , if you have gone to hp website and choose the dv9700t and dv6700t model you will see that HP is getting started about the Intel Penryn T9300 6MB L2 2.50 GHz as an option, , i dont know why DELL is Behind they should implement this now!!!
   
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an IRC chanel to help to choose
submitted by siger
Jan 9
why not creating an irc channel to help people to choose hteir computer ? it could a good idea, and for free to help the customer to choose. It's original and fast. Customers can also help customers.
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Using more AMD Processors & AMD Gaming Platforms for XPS Desktops
Dell, Desktops, Gaming, XPS products submitted by fahdriyami
Jan 9
Dell seems to lack using AMD processors and mostly stick with Intels, now, Intel processors are powerfull and overclockable, but somehow they seem to lack reliablity in the long run. Intel have just released their new line of 45nm processors which require less power.
AMD have just released their 65nm processors (Phenom) series but there was a bug in the L3 cache. This is to be fixed in the 1st quarter of 2008 following the release of 45nm Phenoms, i suggest that Dell takes advantage of AMD's new true Quad core processor as it is very powerfull and also has less power consumption (thats what Dell is aiming for), and could easily Overclock safely by using AMD OverDrive technology. Also AMD's QuadFX gaming/enthusiast platform should be used to ensure high performance for Dell XPS Gaming Desktops, with the QuadFX Platform, you could have a total of eight cores with two Phenom Processors both at 3.0GHz. That would be great for next generation games. The only motherboard for this platform is the Asus L1N64-SLI WS (http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=136&l3=486&l4=0&model=1530&modelmenu=1) Also AMD's new "Spider" Platform is a unique gming platform that combines AMD Phenom, AMD 7-Series Chipset and ATI's 3000 Series Graphic Cards creating the Ultimate Gaming machine, which should be a bonus for the XPS Gamig line.
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Integrated webcam in Ubuntu Inspirons
Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by prisma
Jan 9 **ALREADY OFFERED**
Ubuntu laptops should come with an integrated webcam option like the Vista ones does. The integrated microphones should work out of the box so people wouldn't buy the vista version just to reinstall ubuntu in order to get an integrated webcam with their laptops.
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Dell/Google Home Page
Dell Web Site, Environment submitted by spoonbob
Jan 8
Could the web page to be edited to allow for more google search options? I almost exclusively used Google Advanced Search, and would like to be able to set that as my default search engine with my personal preferences. This doesn't appear under Google Labs, and if it is an available option, I haven't found tt.
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Touchpad and keyboard lock on notebooks
Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by dwaral
Jan 8
Many a times, we end up resting our fingers on the touchpad or accidently tapping it. If such a thing happens during crucial work, things might go terribly wrong. A small push button switch close to the touchpad to lock or unlock it would be a very useful feature.
Similarly a keyboard that can be locked by toggling a switch on the side of the notebook would be useful when you dont want to accidently press or click something.
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improve quality across all departments.
Dell submitted by undead999
Jan 6
improve quality across all departments.
Improve system design through more real world testing before mass production.
Improve assembly of system, there have been various reports on ideastorm of fingerprints etc on NEW systems. I have also been on the receiving end in corporate environments where sloppy assembly or sloppy packing was obvious.
Improve training of your sales staff in customizing systems for customers that will meet their needs more than meeting Dell sales quotas of model x. When offering accessories offer something compatible with customers systems. Make it clear to buyer what parts are classified as accessories, the warranty for accessories and dell support for accessories, as most accessories are not covered under same terms as the system (i.e. Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse bundles are covered by logitech warranty).
Improve on the way products are bundled and ensure they are compatible. For example a recent problem for Dell was XPS420 shipping w/o integrated blue tooth or USB B.T. receiver, and shipped with a blue tooth keyboard/mouse combination, incompatible bundled components make Dell look like a second rate computer company.
> Bundling a wireless travel mouse and USB flash drive with a laptop as an option is an example of a good idea.
Improve on customer care and technical support, move more of these services to the united states, and focus on one call resolution. Well thought out scripts help brand Dell, but some companies are substituting scripts in exchange for competent staff, I generally expect my time is going to be lost as soon as i hear any customer service or support representative reading scripts beyond company branding (i.e. I apologize for any inconvenience), while its nice to acknowledge inconvenience, its better to focus on resolution which results in better customer experience (CE)
Dell should go back to its roots in offering high quality systems with top notch service/support. Competing on price will ultimately negatively impact customer experience when the customer needs technical support or customer service and has to talk with an overseas call center.
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5ms LCD monitors need to go. 2ms or faster should be made mainstream.
Dell, Gaming, Monitors and Displays, XPS products submitted by bbr
Jan 7
5ms, or looking at the UltraSharp LCD that Dell offers a pathetic 25ms is completely unacceptable.
Gamers need fast refresh rates.
And i mean FAST, like a CRT offers.
5-25ms wont do.
i'd consider switching to a LCD if you can come up with a 1-2 ms type. preferably 1 ms refresh rates.
And these monitors "do" exist.
Dell just doesn't offer them, at all.
The fastest available trough the dell site is 5 ms.
For a gamer, considering a XPS system, this won't do. (yeh im repeating myself)
Fast motion, scrolling, action shooters, RPGs, all have fast action on screen.
5ms or slower won't cut it, and cause the screen to go blurry.
Dell should offer faster options, or as stated earlier, offer more CRT options for high end computers like this.
Definitely no monitors with a ridiculous 25ms refresh rate,, WHAT are you thinking ?
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Make dell.com look like IdeaStorm
Dell Web Site submitted by mkr
Jan 7
You have this excellent looking new layout over here at ideastorm, yet dell.com still looks like microsoft.com exploded all over it with its drab blue and white.
Get whoever redesigned ideastorm to take a shot at dell.com.
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Dell: Extend your Staples and Best Buy offerings!!!!
Dell, Sales Strategies submitted by winoffice
Jan 7
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/best_buy?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?zipCode=4411...
http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?&secondlevel...
Those links above can easily prove that your Staples and Best Buy offerings continue to be ridiculously limited. What I mean is that you are doing pretty well on your Inspiron offerings. But come on, only one XPS notebook (the M1330), still no XPS desktops (only an all-in-one, and even that is only at Best Buy), and still no Vostros????????
Quite a few of us believe that you REALLY need to extend your Staples offerings (if you look here), and I think that you should do likewise with Best Buy.
XPS systems that you should offer at BOTH Staples and Best Buy (both in their in-person stores and on their Web sites):
- XPS M1330 notebook (already offered)
- XPS M1710 notebook
- XPS One all-in-one desktop (currently offered only at Best Buy, please sell at Staples too)
- XPS 420 desktop
- XPS 720 desktop
Vostro systems that you should offer (again, both at Staples and at Best Buy, and again, both in their in-person stores and on their Web sites):
- Vostro 1400 notebook
- Vostro 1700 notebook
- Vostro 200 slim tower
- Vostro 200 mini tower
- Vostro 400 mini tower
Of course, I would appreciate it if you could sell more XPS and Vostro systems at Staples and Best Buy in-person stores and on their Web sites, in addition to the ones mentioned above. But please offer at least the systems mentioned above.
But on the Vostro and XPS systems that you offer at Staples and Best Buy in-person stores and on their Web sites, please no Vista Home Basic or Vista Home Premium (or Vista Business for that matter), that is what you already have on the Inspirons. The Vostro and XPS systems at Staples and Best Buy in-person stores and on their Web sites should come with Vista Ultimate.
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Businesses are always looking for ways to save desk space and a monitor like this could do the trick. Different versions could be made based on the use of the monitor. I work with up to 6 monitors at a time and would rather look at a few of these than 6 singles. I wouldn't need 2ms response time or high def resolution because my screens are mostly text based but I would like to have a neater, roomier desk area. 
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