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Off Topic => Engineering => Topic started by: Nemesis on February 19, 2007, 09:27:43 pm

Title: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Nemesis on February 19, 2007, 09:27:43 pm: Link to site (http://www.dellideastorm.com/)

1/ 23202 votes Pre-Installed Linux

2/ 11850 votes NO EXTRA SOFTWARE OPTION

3/ 11189 votes Pre-Installed OpenOffice

(Site may still be experienceing the slashdot effect.)
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Javora on February 19, 2007, 09:49:05 pm: What... are these people out of their minds??!? You mean to tell me that "Useful tech support" isn't even mentioned let alone #1. People are truly out of their minds. I'll never buy another Dell. Pfffft.
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Nemesis on February 19, 2007, 09:54:57 pm: They do want tech support to be in the U.S. not overseas and want the Indian call centers shut down. So it did make the list just lower down the first page.

Apparently there are 45 pages of suggestions (each has more detail than I posted here).
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: The Bar-Abbas Anomaly on February 23, 2007, 12:06:21 pm: I'd certainly vote for #2 & #3...

The free "Dell De-Crapify" software that's available out there just doesn't work as well as one might hope... :P
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Electric Eye on February 23, 2007, 03:36:16 pm: How about no Dell at all? Is that an option? ;D
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: The Bar-Abbas Anomaly on February 23, 2007, 03:54:10 pm: Quote from: Electric Eye on February 23, 2007, 03:36:16 pm
How about no Dell at all? Is that an option? ;D

Unless Punisher holds a gun to your head and forces you to buy Dell, I guess...
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Javora on February 23, 2007, 03:56:44 pm: Quote from: Electric Eye on February 23, 2007, 03:36:16 pm
How about no Dell at all? Is that an option? ;D

It's the option I've lived with for the last four years and I've never looked back. I really think that building is the best way to go.
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Nemesis on February 23, 2007, 08:02:21 pm: Quote from: Javora on February 23, 2007, 03:56:44 pm
It's the option I've lived with for the last four years and I've never looked back. I really think that building is the best way to go.

I also prefer building my own.

If Dell acts on these suggestions it would be a good deal for those with neither the ability nor inclination to self build. It would be even better if the rest of the top 10 computer sellers would take this advice as well.
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: E_Look on February 23, 2007, 08:03:56 pm: I don't like "proprietary".
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Just plain old Punisher on February 23, 2007, 08:14:38 pm: Quote from: Neo-Barabbas on February 23, 2007, 03:54:10 pm
Quote from: Electric Eye on February 23, 2007, 03:36:16 pm
How about no Dell at all? Is that an option? ;D

Unless Punisher holds a gun to your head and forces you to buy Dell, I guess...

Bah! I'm not that evil. Besides, I bought in with the Sony people.

::holds gun to your head::

So, you want a VIAO or what bitch?
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: NJAntman on February 23, 2007, 10:32:06 pm: I being pulled to the dark side, oops, I meant Dell side.

For just under a grand they offer the E521 dual core and the only thing wrong, (other than I can't configure components down to brand and model) seems to be that the power supply is only 305W. In the past I've used sites like ABS that will let you choose componets but I've priced the same system with them and two other sites, and the Dell is coming up a better price by at least $200 or more.

I may sell my soul and dignity to Dell for that price. :'(

Of course if I can't de-crapify the pre-installed software I'll be selling my sanity as well!

PLEASE, someone suggest a good configure it yourself site so I don't have to dirty myself with a Dell. :puke:
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Dash Jones on February 24, 2007, 09:19:23 am: I got a Dell with my Uncle's help. It's a dang good computer overall.

I think it would be nice however (and not just speaking of Dell) if you would get a choice between Windows or other OS's in existence however).
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Sirgod on February 25, 2007, 10:17:07 am: heh
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Nemesis on February 25, 2007, 10:30:44 am: Here is the proper image for Windows Stephen.
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Nemesis on February 25, 2007, 10:35:24 am: The current top 10 on the Dell page

1/ 81739 - Pre-Installed Linux
2/ 52072 - Pre-Installed OpenOffice
3/ 40797 - linux laptop
4/ 39118 - NO EXTRA SOFTWARE OPTION
5/ 33665 - Have Firefox pre-installed as default browser
6/ 31450 - No OS Preloaded
7/ 16841 - Linux 2.6.16 ready (sticker)
8/ 16918 - National Call Centers
9/ 15086 - Provide Linux Drivers for all your Hardware
10/ 14509 - More RAM!

I suspect that it has been influenced by being posted to various Linux friendly sites.
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: jualdeaux on February 25, 2007, 07:16:52 pm: I wonder who did that? ;)
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Nemesis on February 25, 2007, 07:32:29 pm: Quote from: jualdeaux on February 25, 2007, 07:16:52 pm
I wonder who did that? ;)

Somebody got it posted to Slashdot. Which is where I learned about it.

I posted it here and talked to 3 people (2 windows and 1 windows and linux user) offline. So I'm not responsible. I didn't even vote as I have never bought a Dell and have no intention of buying one.

(I wonder if anyone suggested getting rid of the Dude your getting a Dell commercials? I barely saw any of them and found it terribly annoying.)
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Nemesis on February 25, 2007, 08:34:11 pm: Link to source (http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/ideastorm/ideasinaction?c=us&l=en&s=gen)

Quote
We are listening, and as a result, we are working with Novell to certify our corporate client products for Linux, including our OptiPlex desktops, Latitude notebooks and Dell Precision workstations. This is another step towards ensuring that our customers have a good experience with Linux on our systems.

Seems like Dell may be paying attention. It will be interesting to see the pricing this time.
Title: Re: Dell asked customers what they wanted Dell to offer on their computers.
Post by: Electric Eye on February 25, 2007, 10:51:54 pm: Quote from: Punisher NCC-2000 on February 23, 2007, 08:14:38 pm
Quote from: Neo-Barabbas on February 23, 2007, 03:54:10 pm
Quote from: Electric Eye on February 23, 2007, 03:36:16 pm
How about no Dell at all? Is that an option? ;D

Unless Punisher holds a gun to your head and forces you to buy Dell, I guess...

Bah! I'm not that evil. Besides, I bought in with the Sony people.

::holds gun to your head::

So, you want a VIAO or what bitch?

My Sony VAIO handled SFC and OP very, very well, especially since I was a nutter like Flufbot at one time! ;D

In all seriousness, besides the mandatory coded CDs for doing anything with your VAIO, I really, really loved that machine!