Standardize Power Cables for Laptops

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by badblood 08/27/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Nothing is more annoying than laptop power cables that are not interchangeable from one computer model to another or from one brand of computer to another. Power cables have been standardized on most electrical applicances, including desktop computers for decades.

Make an effort to promote and implement standard power cables for laptops.











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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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Stop Overcharging on Notebook RAM

Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by realskript 08/28/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Dell really... REALLY need to stop overcharging... and when i say overcharing... i mean atleast double what you would pay to pick up the ram yourself.
On XPS Notebooks... you are charging $500 for 4GB of ram... when you could easily go pick them up at your local computer shop for $250... and pocket the other half of the $500...

It would be nice if dell could save the customers as well as the company itself this hassle.. and start charging NORMAL prices for an upgrade in RAM.

thanks =D

PS..... PROMOTE THIS!!!!











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Option of Matte or Glossy (TrueLife) on all Inspiron and XPS notebooks

Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by crysalidzzz 07/02/07

The new XPS M1330 does not have a matte option. Also, the new Inspirons only offer matte screens on lowend models.

Personally i will not buy a notebook with a glossy screen. And i think many people feels like this. They do not want to buy a biz notebook like the latitute.

So Dell, offer matte screens throughout the XPS and Inspiron range.


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Add higher screen resolution to all home & home office laptops

Inspiron products, XPS products, Laptops submitted by ccpljat Apr 25

I have been using a used [another brand's] business laptop that has a high screen resolution. The cheaper Inspiron laptops can only go up to 1280x800. I cannot be productive on a screen that small any more. At least bump it up to 1440x900 or equivalent. I have basically been forced to shop in the Small Business section to find an affordable computer with a higher screen resolution. Comment »

Order linux on Dell from any part of world

Linux, Laptops submitted by zigcatus Apr 11

Dell Can Australia have a Ubuntu OS Laptop

Why not let any one in any part of the world order ubuntu operating system on a Dell laptop we in Australia seem to be out of luck with no listing on the Australian Dell website that give us a linux OS link. Orders are made online I think we would wait the little bit more time if a ubuntu Dell laptop has to come from US or UK just get the power supply right for Australia that all, not that hard you think. And go for the Apple power plug it just a great idea smart and simple.

Allan 5 Comments »

Power Button On Outside Casing

Laptops submitted by bosweto 2 days ago

An external power-on button would be very handy for those of us (and I know there are many) who have their laptop attached to an external monitor for most of the time. Having to open it every time you need to boot up is quite annoying, especially if you keep the laptop on a storage shelf. I understand that a lock button of some sort may need to be implemented along with this, as when transporting the laptop the power button may accidently be pressed and powered on.
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Laptop Touch Screens

Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by pablohs May 7

There should be an option to purchase any laptop with a touch screen. 5 Comments »

Backlit LED

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by rjrich 04/19/07

Please put backlit LED panels into laptops/notebooks. 1 Comment »

Touchpads should be in the middle, not on the left side!

Laptops submitted by winoffice May 8

I've noticed that on many Dell laptops, the touchpad is on the left hand side, meaning that the left hand gets LESS palm rest than the right hand. Shouldn't they have an EQUAL amount of palm rest? I think therefore that they should be in the middle (horizontally). 9 Comments »

LED Screens for All Precision Laptops; Power Options for Precision Laptops

Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by rjasso Apr 27

For the market (engineers, architects, etc.) that is being catered to by the Precision laptops, these laptops should have LED screens that offer better and richer colors and are less power-hungry. Further, the M6300 should have a media bay battery option as do its smaller siblings, the M2300 and M4300. 2 Comments »

Make both cords detachable on A/C Power Adapters

Laptops submitted by goldschool May 8

Dell just had to send me a new A/C power adapter because a short developed in the cord that attaches to the computer (at Dell's cost under my warranty). The cord that plugs into the electrical socket is already detachable, but the cord from the adapter to the computer is not. Had the latter been detachable, Dell could have saved itself money by replacing just the cord and not the whole adapter. The main part of my old adapter is perfectly good but now must be trashed because of the short in the cord (which developed in or right behind the plug which might make it hard or impossible to repair). Here's a way for Dell to save money on warranty replacements and keep perfectly good power adapter units out of the land fills. 1 Comment »

8GB of RAM capacity on M1730. C'mon Dell, you already offer it in Precision M6300

XPS products, Laptops submitted by kanoneno Yesterday

Please make posible upgrading to 8GB of RAM on the M1730, and also offer 64 bit Vista so we can really take advantage of the memory. I mean, 4 GB is kind of new, but 64 bit applications are starting to emerge and soon 4 GB wont be enough, Vista uses 1 GB or something like that so you are only left with 3GB, thats pretty much the same you can use in Windows XP. If you can already make 8GB laptops (precision M6300) then upgrade the M1730 so that we can really start taking advantage of 64 bit apps.
By the way, Alienware Area 51 laptop already has a firewire 800 port, that could also be useful in the M1730, it's really hard to capture video to an external drive if you only have one firewire port. 1 Comment »

HDMI/DVI input on HD laptops.

Monitors and Displays, Laptops submitted by impulse 3 days ago

It's great that Dell offers HDMI and DVI-D outputs on their XPS laptops, but is it possible to add HDMI and DVI inputs as well?

For those that already have a Blu-ray player or Playstation 3, it kind of stinks that we can't take advantage of the 1080p capable screens that Dell offers on the M1530 and M1730.

I think being able to use the HD screen available on at least the M1730 as a monitor for consoles or Blu-ray players would be a great idea, as it would save people such as myself from having to buy an external monitor or new TV. 1 Comment »

Lower Prices of Batteries, especially Replacements

Laptops, Laptop Power submitted by gear Apr 18

I realize there is a temporary battery shortage that is driving up prices and also the high cost associated with getting bad batteries that have to be recalled.

However, I know that there are many Li-Ion battery suppliers in China that are currently not qualified as Dell Suppliers and will need a certain amount of work to come up to your quality specs.

Why not begin a program to upgrade their capabilities leading to a more diversified source of batteries, and hopefully, lower prices?

In the mean time, I understand that there are shortages, but it is unconsciousable to raise your prices for replacement batteries to $300 for a 9 cell battery.

That is the level of robbery associated with Sony.

If there is a shortage, hold prices stable but impose rationing instead. 3 Comments »

Do not stop the XPS Laptops systems !

XPS products, Laptops submitted by henki 10:36am

I just read it on a french website. According to the Wall Street journal, Dell is willing to stop their XPS products (nowhere is it mentioned if it's only desktops or both tho) by replacing them with Alienware products.

Now, for the love of god, please do not stop the XPS laptops.
First of all because they are by far the sweetest designs you can get along with vaio's and MacBooks's.
Second of all, because some people are looking for a laptop that does not look crap (ie Lenovo's Thinkpad, and many others), but also has enough power to work on it and a decent weight to actually take it away anywhere you want.

Even though Alienware laptops are quite something, many people (and not only woman) seek for a laptop that isn't 2" inches thick.

Please take that in consideration, or even promote it !

Cheers from France,

Henkï Comment »

Hardware numberpad on all 17 inch laptops

Laptops submitted by phil.christs 3 days ago

On 17 inch laptops there is plenty of space for a full size keyboard with a hardware numberpad to the right of it. All 17 inch laptops should have them. This is one way in which Dell's workstations could be better than the Macbook Pro. 4 Comments »

Tell us what WiFi chipset a laptop has.

Broadband and Mobility, Dell Web Site, Linux, Laptops submitted by tonyb2006 08/29/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Tell us the WiFi chipset used in a laptop before we buy it so we know if the WiFi chipset supports a feature we want, or if it supports Linux or another operating system that we intend to use. The WiFi chipset being like "Intel ipw2200" or "Broadcom BCM4306", or "Ralink rt2500".







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Industrial Grade Laptops

Laptops submitted by mauribe May 7

I work in energy consultancy in industrial environments. I have to use a laptop by [sometimes upon] industrial equipment. Industrial environments feature vibrations, high temperatures, dirt and magnetic fields. Also, when you're walking down the aisle you can't type, but take notes instead.

These being the requirements, I'd love to have a 13" tablet computer with a sturdy easy-to-clean screen cover, XP (hate Vista... I'd really prefer linux, but windows is the standard here as well), SSD disk (to withstand vibrations), wristband (for portability), loaded with audio (memo-taking) applications, handwriting recognition and graphic memo pad. 1 Comment »

Don't charge for changing laptop color

Laptops submitted by shrndegruv Apr 25

Nothing says

"We're going to charge you just because we can"

like charging $25 for changing the laptop casing color. I mean, really? 2 Comments »