That’s right … Today we’re taking the covers off the new Dell Dock, with an improved look and more functionality. What’s better? It’s now available for those with XP, too. A Dell Dock? Huh? What’s that? The Dell Dock automatically sorts installed software applications into user-friendly categories that can be accessed by a simple task bar, leaving the desktop free of clutter. And, it helps you locate and open a program by simple task language like “e-mail & chat,” “security,” “view photos,” “play music,” etc. Like before, the task bar is customizable. Don’t like the location? Anchor it somewhere else…Hate the color green? Change it to blue…Don’t like the icons? Choose your favorite picture instead. It’s all about personalization and making your experience fun.
Yeah yeah yeah…So, what’s new?
· Observe a new behavior called “swing” that is available on all versions of the Dock as an alternative to the glowing effect (See image 1)
· If you have a touch monitor, it’s now optimized to give you a great touch-by-finger experience
· Now move the Dock to any side of the screen (top, bottom, left or right - See image 2)
· We added a “glass” transparent setting to better blend in with your customized desktop background
· See a new “browse” feature to replace Dock icons with your favorite photo. I’ll have to track down an Inspector Harry Callahan (a.k.a. Dirty Harry) photo for my security icon!
If you’re ordering a new system, it will begin pre-installing on machines today. For those with existing Dell consumer machines that meet system requirements, take a few minutes and download it.
Send us screen shots of your desktop once you’ve had the chance to personalize it. Maybe we can update the blog with some of your photos.
Go DOWNLOAD now!
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Image 2
November 12th, 2008 at 3:46 am
One suggestion that I have is for the touch mode, it’d be nice if the “Jump to top when approaching the edge” option made the edge of screen bigger, since its near impossible to reach the edge of the screen with either the pen or the capacitive touch.
November 12th, 2008 at 3:48 am
Sorry, obviously I’m referring to using the software with the Dell XT in my above post.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
just get an OBJECTDOCK PLUS.
December 20th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Hi - I love my new Dell and the Dock but I wonder if it’s possible to resize the dock and/or make the icons a bit smaller - they seem rather large? Thanks.
(If not - this would be a good feature in the future, thanks.)
February 8th, 2009 at 5:29 am
how to bring th dock to the bottom………..
i am able to move it to the left n right but nt to the bottom can u help….
plz give reply to my mail id
February 10th, 2009 at 7:46 am
To raghu:
Download the latest version to be able to dock on the bottom of the screen