***-->The Official Dell Adamo Thread<--***

[richxps]

what made you change your mind ?
Does 4 gb make a big difference at all ?

[sleey0]

While the XPS looks cool and all, it just doesn't seem practical for me. I saw a hands-on at Engadget and I really think it seems flimsy.

The original Adamo is rock solid and just looks nicer, IMO. It also has a nice heft to it I returned my Adamo a month ago and I regret it and placed a new order last week. I was going to go with a SXPS 1645, but with all the throttling issues I am staying away from it for now.

RE: RAM, for what you can do with the Adamo (limited to web, office, etc) the difference in RAM will make zero difference.

[richxps]

does the adamo have any sort of latch or magnet latch ?
Also how thin is it to you ? i seen pics and reviews but im looking for someone in the real world that has one lol.... and last what color should i get ? the pearl is nice is it all aluminum or is there any plastic feel to it ?
Thanksss

[sleey0]

That Adamo just closes and there are small magnets underneath the palmrest that keep it closed pretty good. The hinges are stiff and should hold up over time.

The Adamo is VERY thin. It is the thinnest lappy next to the XPS and Air.

I had both the Pearl and Onyx and to me the black just looked more slick. The Pearl has a nice etched pattern on the back and over the entire underside, but the keyboard area contrasted really bad with the large black border of the screen. The only issue with the Onyx is the fingerprints - it's really bad. So if you have OCD than you may want the Pearl as it doesn't show fingerprints.

And, yes, the entire system is made from high quality aluminum. The lid has a plastic inlay (Dell says it's glass but it doesn't feel like it to me). Still nice stuff though.

Oh, and I have a brand new Pearl external DVD drive that I need to get rid of so don't buy it from Dell (if you get the Pearl). I'll make you a really good deal if you want it!

[richxps]

sounds good, i should know for sure this weekend if i get someone to buy my air than i may make a offer for that drive.

[richxps]

does anyone have a coupon that would work with the Adamo ? if you can share please PM me .. thanks

[sleey0]

www.dell.com/epp should be your best bet.

[tissot]

I've had my 2.1Ghz Desire for about 2 weeks now.

Pros
Super sexy
Faster than I expected (was expecting netbook type performance)
Feels very sturdy

Cons
Some flex on the keyboard and backpanel
Backlit keyboard looks a bit uneven
Doesn't look thinner than the MBA

What surprised me was how heavy the thing is, but I guess that adds to the strudiness feel.

[sleey0]

Thanks for the comments, tissot!

Yeah, the heft to the Adamo is decieving, for sure. lol

I like that though and it feels rock-solid.

[shadowarachh]

you would think these would ship faster as they dont allow any changes. its one or the other. mines been in "pre-production" for 2 days now as the 3 M15x's were either building or boxing by now...i hate waiting.