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more interaction with Europe

Dell Web Site submitted by linaro 06/08/07

All the interesting things that Dell promotes, like Idea Storm, should be linked and translated on the european sites of Dell commercial. A lot of european aren't informed about this projects, and shouldn't be involved. 1 Comment »

980

Tell us the numbers

Linux submitted by fkr 06/04/07

It's almost 2 weeks now, care to share how the linux sales are doing? 6 Comments »

580

High Efficiency Power Supplies

Environment submitted by hammerstyle 06/07/07

I applaud how Dell is moving towards being a greener entity in not only it's own internal business but in also the products it sells. One move that would certainly result in a greener and more efficient computer system would be to start using high efficiency power supplies that adhere to the strictest energy efficiency rules and guidelines set out by the California Energy Commission and EU Energy. Furthermore, if Dell were to standardise on using this technology for all systems and not just for systems sold in the USA or the EU member nations, it would also have tremendous economies of scale in terms of production. 1 Comment »

390

MAKE SOMETHING LIKE THIS...

New Product Ideas submitted by badblood 06/13/07



It is beautiful... 14 Comments »

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TheOpenCD.org should be an option for any Dell OS, regardless if Windows or Ubuntu

Linux, Operating Systems, Software submitted by jorge 05/26/07



Dell should offer the TheOpenCD.org CD as an option for customers to select when configuring their purchase. Again, irrelevant of Windows or Ubuntu. TheOpenCD offers the following Software Suites for Free and without the usual Bloatware that irritates customers:

Design - Blender, GNU Image Manipulation Program, Inkscape, NVU, Scribus, Tux Paint.

Games - Battle for Wesnoth, Enigma, Neverball, Sokoban YASC.

Internet - Azureus, FileZilla, Firefox, Gaim, HTTrack, RSSOwl, Thunderbird, TightVNC, WinSCP.

Multimedia - Audacity, Celestia, Really Slick Screensavers, Stellarium.

Productivity - MoinMoin, OpenOffice.org, PDFCreator, Notepad2.

Utilities - 7-zip, Abakt, Clamwin, GTK+, HealthMonitor, Workrave.



Due to an unpredictable change I alter my idea to !

TheOpenDisc.com CD should be given out if TheOpenCD.org is not complete enough for you! Its pretty much the same thing, opensource software for the price of Free yet many more apps! So a win win for all! Yeay!

TheOpenDisc

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1170

Should Dell recommend five operating systems?

Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by winoffice 06/18/07

By the time Dell began to offer Ubuntu on its computers, it began offering five families of operating systems on home computers (Dimensions and Inspirons): Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Ubuntu Linux. Also, on servers, it offers Windows Server 2003 and various editons of Linux/Unix (which editions and version numbers I do not know for certain), and now Sun Solaris. So why shouldn't Dell begin reccomending five operating systems -- three for PCs and two for servers? Maybe something like this (change all pages so that they have this heading next to the Dell logo and contact information):

Dell reccomends:
for PCs (desktops, all-in-ones, notebooks):
for Windows Vista: Ultimate edition
for Windows XP: Professional edition
for Unix/Linux: Ubuntu version 7.04
for servers:
for Windows Server 2003: Small Business Server Premium edition
for Unix/Linux: Red Hat Linux, Novell Suse Linux, Sun Solaris, or...? (See note above concerning Linux)

By the way, about servers, Dell does recommend some edition of Windows Server 2003, but this is often buried in the server configuration pages. I suggest that Dell should make the recommendation clearer and easier to find and see for customers, just as it recommends Windows Vista on PCs.

Besides, this way customers would be more informed about all operating systems, not just Windows Vista (this is not intended to suggest that I am against Vista, on the contrary I like it, but honestly, users should be more informed about everything that they may potentially purchase, especially if they made no "default" choice prior to looking for a computer -- or server for that matter).

jmxz recently submitted an idea concerning Sun Solaris and advertising it. There, he suggested that Dell should advertise Sun Solaris, and I agreed with him. So I decided to mention it by editing it. However, concerning Unix/Linux for servers, Dell offers multiple versions, and Ihave not used any and thus I cannot give a recommendation myself. So I decided that other members of the IdeaStorm community comment and tell Dell what version they would see Dell recommend. 7 Comments »

26870

Dont eliminate XP just yet

Operating Systems submitted by javaprog07 02/17/07 **IMPLEMENTED**

Ok, well I know I may be chastised for bringing this up, but vista is still a young operating system with its own problems etc... I would like to see both Home and Business computers, especially notebooks have an XP Home and Pro option on top of Vista until it has at least been out for a year. For those seasoned users like me who just feel that you need to let a new OS mature before jumping right in. I am planning on buying a new notebook, and I would like to insure I wont have to format it on arrival just to have XP.
Check out the Idea in Action to find out more about Dell offering XP.




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5650

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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1021

Power Consumption Index

Environment submitted by towap 02/21/07

I think Dell can be the first to encourage people to incorporate the power consumption of their new PC in their decision process. Having a power consumption as low as possible has several advantages: 1) your PC needs less cooling = more silent, 2) you'll pay less, and 3) better for the environment.

So my proposal would be to make an Index system to compare power consumption of several PC's. 11 Comments »

3840

Properly warn consumers about ~3GB Max useable RAM limit with Vista 32bit

Advertising and Marketing, Operating Systems submitted by benjesuit 06/18/07

Only Vista 64 bit can use 4GB of ram or higher. Vista 32bit (such as the recommended Home premium), like XP (32bit) will only report a max of ~3.1GB.

Therefore, it behoves Dell to properly warn consumers at time of configuration that they will not be using the sum total of their 4GB purchased if they choose any Vista edition that is 32bit.

Perhaps using red font parenthetical under the selection of 4GB instead of a footnote superscript.



*Vista Home premium is a 32bit operation system.

See MSFT's confirmation of this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605 59 Comments »

13193

Dell Tablet PC

Laptops submitted by gautam 02/16/07 **IMPLEMENTED**

The XPS and E series notebooks are great, but a move into making 12.1 and 14.1 inch tablet PC convertible notebooks would be fantastic. I can easily see the m1210 and the e1405 being ported to the tablet medium.
Check out what Glenn from the tablet team has to say about the Latitude XT.




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420

Make IdeaStorm easy to find

IdeaStorm submitted by rthess 06/13/07

From the main Dell site, I could not find idea storm. I had to do a few Google searches just to get here. If I hadn't heard such a request forum existed through other means (not Dell), I'd have never known or found it! 2 Comments »

830

Computers configured specifically for senior citizens

New Product Ideas, Desktops and Laptops submitted by lauras 06/06/07

Setting up for my parents has been difficult. There are many more features than they need... A computer configured just for seniors would be fantastic. 11 Comments »

810

Save energy: Beep when your battery is full

Environment, Laptops, Laptop Power submitted by pkchen 06/11/07

I know a lot of people who when charging their laptops, leave the laptop plugged in even after the battery is fully recharged. This definitely wastes a lot of power!

Maybe Dell could build in an alert system (a kind beep every 30 minutes maybe?) to remind the user that their battery is full and they can unplug their notebook from the wall socket.

I know that Nokia is going to be building in this same functionality into some of their cell phones ... check the press release: http://www.nokia.com/A4136001?newsid=1125979"Nokia has launched the first mobile phones to include alerts encouraging people to unplug the charger once the battery is full, a move that could save enough electricity to power 85,000 homes a year."

Think of all the power we could save with just a simple beep! :)

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570

I love DELL screens - just keep the good quality!

Monitors and Displays submitted by l-roy 06/11/07

I just wanted to say "thumbs up!" for the great monitors. I hope that DELL
keeps the quality above all others. (which won't be too hard when you look at the Apple Cinema displays ;) 2 Comments »

18200

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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2490

Apply an Energy Star Rating System to your Products

Environment submitted by badblood 05/18/07

Everyone has a role to play in protecting the environment. Choosing an energy efficient appliance is one way to do this while saving money. Apply a star rating for all your products, which rates their energy consumption and ability to be recycled.



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