How would you change Dell's XPS One?

Back in October of last year, we all wondered just what impact Dell's leaked XPS One would really have on the all-in-one PC, nay, computer market, and truth be told, we're still waiting for something definitive. Sure, the first press shots were emanating with all kinds of sexy (for a Dell), and this thing was teased more than any single hunk of plastic and metal ever should be, but it still maintained a certain aura that kept people anxious for release day. Shortly after going on sale in mid-November, reviewers from all walks of life managed to fall innocently in love with Round Rock's latest, but as with most other XPS machines, we're fairly certain the discerning crowd that this piece is aimed at will find plenty of reasons to nitpick room for improvement.

If you were given a round-trip ticket to Texas with keys to the XPS One's design laboratory, what would be your first (and second, and third...) order of business? Are you honestly satisfied with the graphics performance? Is the built-in display that you're now stuck with up to snuff? Does it really look as good in your humble abode as it did in a classy New York City furniture store? Of course, we fully understand that Dell must have done something right here for ole Walt to highly praise it, and while we're sure the current incarnation of the One may suffice for many, we want to hear your vision of One.one. Shout it out below!

[Jeremy K. @ Jan 25th 2008 6:32PM]

Lower the price!

[Reader @ Jan 25th 2008 7:49PM]

Better yet, make it free so I can have one.

[Derry Quinn @ Jan 25th 2008 8:18PM]

Make it un-ugly

[JohnTitor @ Jan 25th 2008 9:17PM]

at least make the Red (charity one) same price as black

[Mike Cerm @ Jan 26th 2008 2:57AM]

I saw it at Best Buy and I was surprised, because pictures don't really do it justice. It actually looks much better in person. It's subjective, of course, but I think it looks much better than the iMac, mostly because I hate the iMac's huge chin.

The only real problem is the price. The base configuration should start at $999. That would actually be a fair price, and would undercut the iMac by $100.

[wakka_wakka @ Jan 27th 2008 12:28AM]

have you even seen the Gateway One in person? people complained that the iMac had a big chin, but that thing is ridiculous.

[Fred @ Jan 25th 2008 6:32PM]

Make it run OSX and paint it white.

[daniel Bowman @ Jan 25th 2008 6:42PM]

that was fast.. I knew some fanboi was going to say "make it a mac" but damn I wasn't expecting second post...

[Nathan @ Jan 25th 2008 6:43PM]

Make it filter out fanboys from Engadget's comment section, that would be what I would recommend most.

[Fred @ Jan 25th 2008 6:47PM]

I'd recommend a filter to get rid of posters who can't take a freakin' joke.

[Andir3.0 @ Jan 25th 2008 6:48PM]

"Make it filter out fanboys from Engadget's comment section, that would be what I would recommend most."

They have the technology that already does this!

http://m.engadget.com

[Nathan @ Jan 25th 2008 7:03PM]

I'm sorry for not realizing that was a joke Fred. I wouldn't have commented if I had known, however to a fanboy a comment like that is fapping material.

I imagine that in the ultimate MacBoy fantasy, all of the Vista users of the world are herded into "re-education camps" where they are inundated with images of Bono and Steve Jobs hugging, and a giant, scragly face with a black mock-tutrle is highligted on a 10 story monitor speaking loudly about the benefits of the Mac-ster race.

Eventually you'll have to proclaim your love for feline derived opperating systems or face the forced march from Cupertino to Redmond where you will be forced to gaze upon the ruins of a once mighty software company, just so Steve Jobs can get his rocks off to your expression of dissapointment.

[Andir3.0 @ Jan 25th 2008 7:24PM]

So... what your saying is that you'd rather pray to the Golden Gates statue instead?

[Nathan @ Jan 25th 2008 7:30PM]

I'd rather that neither got treated like more than what they are: companies.

Fanboys on both sides of the fence are ridiculous, however I will say when it comes to corporate leadership I much prefer the man behind MSFT than the man behind Apple, on a personal level.

That could all change when Ballmer takes command though.

In summary: Neither company makes my knickers moist.

[Fred @ Jan 25th 2008 8:03PM]

This one will really burn you then, Nathan. Vista users don't need re-education they're already using OSX. (OW!)

[Nathan @ Jan 25th 2008 8:18PM]

Zing!

[Reid @ Jan 25th 2008 10:27PM]

I was expecting a mock-fanboy post to the opposite effect; "jack up the price and slap an Apple logo on it" or something. Since it seems it's the Apple haters who bring the company into every conversation possible..

[ashvala @ Jan 25th 2008 11:54PM]

Look... it is possible to port OS X using OSx86 but Apple restricts OS X to be used on its own computers.

[Panathas17 @ Jan 26th 2008 1:16AM]

OS X yeah, but white... maybe???

[mini.mac.albertu @ Jan 25th 2008 6:39PM]

Bundle it with a Macbook Air.

[ben @ Jan 25th 2008 6:39PM]

i want it to buy my groceries for me and make me sandwiches

[pathumx @ Jan 26th 2008 11:26PM]

Sudo make me a sandwich

[Alex @ Jan 25th 2008 6:40PM]

Turn it into an iMac.

[Chebwa @ Jan 25th 2008 7:33PM]

NICE ONE! ZING!

[Cycomachead @ Jan 25th 2008 8:32PM]

Whether you like a Mac or not, you have to admit the iMac offers impressive value over this.

So lower price or definitely increase the power.
ALso a bigger screen with higher resolution.


Of course anyone can set bootcamp as their main drive.

[ethana2 @ Jan 25th 2008 10:27PM]

I'll admit what is true, but I still consider it unethical to financially support Apple. Meanwhile, Dell is going out and doing awesome stuff like this:
http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/emea/segments/gen/client/en/ubuntu_landing?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs
The next model on their full Ubuntu rollout is actually the XPS laptop.. I'm waiting for the XT tablet with a 8 or 16GB SSD.

[Nathan @ Jan 25th 2008 6:41PM]

Instead of making a PC + Monitor combo, make a thin PC that is compatible with mounting hardware on the back of every widescreen monitor you make, that way I can move on up to the west side when I get some dough without having to scrap/sell/give away the whole kit & kaboodle.

I think this would be the best of both worlds as I personally wouldn't take a chance on an entire computer going TU when the backlight on the monitor burns out or something of the like. Modular is better baby.

[rickhamilton620 @ Jan 26th 2008 1:52AM]

Dell already does something like this for their small form factor Optiplex's, It's actually not that bad looking and yes, you don't "have" to be a business to get one. ;)

[Darren @ Jan 25th 2008 6:42PM]

Charge half as much for it, and it's a winner.

[Bullitt @ Jan 25th 2008 6:44PM]

Don't charge an extra $300 for a RED edition.

[mark r @ Jan 27th 2008 1:47PM]

Red isn't $300 more. It has Vista Ultimate and Office home and student. That's 300 bucks of software. It's the only XPS One with ultimate on it, actually.

[Nex @ Jan 25th 2008 6:45PM]

So from what I have seen it looks ok. i dont often buy premade computers i am a huge fan of build your own. So i guess better video card.. better hdd.. maybe a ramdrive or somm sdd's price maybe?

[Cole Williams @ Jan 25th 2008 6:49PM]

I have to agree I would hate to have to mail this whole thing back for a tiny problem and What if I did want to upgrade like say when the curved moniter comes out

[michael @ Jan 25th 2008 6:49PM]

Definitely make it cheaper. Give us a copy of Office along with it, or at least not Works 8.5. Come with less junkware (or none!)

That's what I mainly want to see.

[Carmine @ Jan 25th 2008 6:49PM]

I would just change the fact that the computer is made by Dell. Not because the computer is bad at all, but because that means you'll have to deal with all of the idiots over in the customer service dept at some point in owning this machine.

[Kathryn @ Jan 25th 2008 8:48PM]

Thankfully it's an XPS so you have dedicated U.S. support.

[John C. @ Jan 25th 2008 6:49PM]

HD 1920x1200 screen.

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Jan 25th 2008 6:51PM]

cheaper with more programs like Word and Ofiice

[Rockville @ Jan 25th 2008 6:52PM]

1. True2Way
2. 1920x1200

[Barry @ Jan 25th 2008 6:54PM]

I've had better luck with Dell hardware than Apple hardware, but I prefer the Unix guts in OS X. I'd throw OS X on that sucker and call it a day.

[timkretsch @ Jan 25th 2008 7:03PM]

1.) 1920x1200 resolution
2.) At least a mobile version of the 8800gts if not the 8800gtx
3.) How about a 24" version as well
4.) DDR2 800
5.) Bring on the 45nm chips, I mean come on... E8400, yes please!

[icingdeath88 @ Jan 27th 2008 5:30PM]

I agree with your sentiments about a higher powered graphics card, but i just don't see them fitting one of those beasts in there. not to mention being able to cool it. but you're right they should definitely be able to get more power into the thing. A 24 inch version would be nice.

[squirgle @ Jan 25th 2008 7:05PM]

Nothing! It's perfect! Where does Dell get all these amazing ideas!?

[Nathan @ Jan 25th 2008 7:08PM]

The must have "emulated" Apple? Right? It's not like other companies has all-in-ones before Apple? Right guys? Right!?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PET_2001

[squirgle @ Jan 25th 2008 7:37PM]

No. The thought never entered my mind. Why would you say that? Weird.

[wootman @ Jan 25th 2008 8:01PM]

*link to every goddamn all in one
corona ftw, bitches.

[ecobore @ Jan 25th 2008 7:11PM]

Damn your commenters are fast - I was going to say Make it a Mac and don't charge $300 more for a red one but it's all said and done!!! Ah, we are all so quick off the bat us engadget readers!!!

[perfectionist @ Jan 25th 2008 7:26PM]

Lower the base price to $1199 or less.
24" version with 1920x1200 res.
Better mouse and keyboard.

[Ethan @ Jan 26th 2008 2:47AM]

You mean like one with a number pad?

[poisoneye @ Jan 25th 2008 7:29PM]

I would change the XPS logo for the entire line. The typeface is very "Robocop"