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[Vogelbung]

It wouldn't surprise me if you folks are getting some of the last Adamo 13's. Dell just removed the Adamo XPS from its web site today (discontinued).

That was a bizarre one. I was briefly tempted when it came out over here, but the department store exclusive in the UK put me off buying it, and the battery, although removable, seems too compromised.

Bearing in mind no new teasing, I guess this might be it for the Adamo. Should I re-buy (the latest spec) Desire while I can? The SL CPU is not a bad tradeoff, if runtime isn't seriously affected in normal use.

[JLF]

It wouldn't surprise me if you folks are getting some of the last Adamo 13's. Dell just removed the Adamo XPS from its web site today (discontinued).

I knew about the Adamo XPS being discontinued, and I can't say that I'm surprised based on the design which I thought was very risky for Dell... However, in regards to the Adamo 13, I would be shocked if this model was on its way out too... Especially when it appears that the new Latitude 13 shares so much commonality with the Adamo 13 from a design aspect which would indicate the ability to be cross-compatible with the higher end Adamo 13... Now I'm no genius but it appears at least to me that the Adamo 13 design is working out at least enough for Dell to emulate the design in its new Latitude 13... I'm sure that decision was based heavily on sales of the Adamo 13... If you agree with my logic on this then I would surmise that the Adamo 13 led not only to the creation of the Latitude 13 but ultimately to the downfall of the Adamo XPS...

[allfiredup]

I knew about the Adamo XPS being discontinued, and I can't say that I'm surprised based on the design which I thought was very risky for Dell... However, in regards to the Adamo 13, I would be shocked if this model was on its way out too... Especially when it appears that the new Latitude 13 shares so much commonality with the Adamo 13 from a design aspect which would indicate the ability to be cross-compatible with the higher end Adamo 13... Now I'm no genius but it appears at least to me that the Adamo 13 design is working out at least enough for Dell to emulate the design in its new Latitude 13... I'm sure that decision was based heavily on sales of the Adamo 13... If you agree with my logic on this then I would surmise that the Adamo 13 led not only to the creation of the Latitude 13 but ultimately to the downfall of the Adamo XPS...

The Latitude 13 is actually based on the Vostro V13 (which is the Adamo 13 dressed in "business casual")! The V13 starts at $449 (Linux/Celeron 743) and $669 gets a dual-core (SU7300) with Windows 7, 2GB DDR3 RAM and 320GB 7200rpm hard drive! The Latitude 13 can top $1000 with SU7300 and 64GB SSD so it's priced near the Adamo 13 entry level, but the Vostro V13 is a STEAL!

The Adamo XPS was an amazing design, but it was based on what is now an obsolete Intel platform (GS45 chipset, C2D SU9400 ULV processor). The newer Core i7-640UM and the overall superior technology and performance of the new Intel ULV platform is the only way to justify the high price of entry!

[JLF]

The Latitude 13 is actually based on the Vostro V13 (which is the Adamo 13 dressed in "business casual")! The V13 starts at $449 (Linux/Celeron 743) and $669 gets a dual-core (SU7300) with Windows 7, 2GB DDR3 RAM and 320GB 7200rpm hard drive! The Latitude 13 can top $1000 with SU7300 and 64GB SSD so it's priced near the Adamo 13 entry level, but the Vostro V13 is a STEAL!

The Adamo XPS was an amazing design, but it was based on what is now an obsolete Intel platform (GS45 chipset, C2D SU9400 ULV processor). The newer Core i7-640UM and the overall superior technology and performance of the new Intel ULV platform is the only way to justify the high price of entry!

Thank you for that input... So would you then agree that it would be unlikely that the Adamo 13 would be in jeopordy of being discontinued like the Adamo XPS as was suggested by another member of this forum?

[greggraves]

I had a system replacement order put in for an Adamo 13 Desire on the 23rd of February, and have yet to receive any status as to the order (no estimated shipping date, just stuck in build purgatory).

[PICOW]

My update: the shipping date was again pushed from 03/15/2010 to 03/16/2010. Grrrrrrr.

PICOW

[JLF]

My update: the shipping date was again pushed from 03/15/2010 to 03/16/2010. Grrrrrrr.

PICOW

I got a call from the Dell Customer Care Center and they assure me that "as of right now" my estimated delivery date is 3/12/2010. They're still saying the delay is based on awaiting the power cord to come in. I'm sure that it'll be further delayed again but if they stay true to form they will wait to the delivery date to tell me... I know Dell is a large international company and all but it is hard for me to understand how they can't semi-accurately seem to be able to forecast this issue by now...

[tactical]

Received my outlet adamo today. Lovin it so far, but unfortunately my hdd is not TRIM enabled which is a bummer. Will warranty replace the hdd is bad degradation occurs??

[theshortseller]

I ordered mine Adamo 13 2GB on 2/10 along with 2 Vostro 13's. I got the Vostros shipped to my door within 40 hours. My Adamo has been delayed 3 times, with a new ship date of 3/15. I have called Dell 3 times and each time they just blew me off and said to wait. I am leaving on the 18th for business in San Diego and Vegas and would really like to have my Adamo and get it set up so I can use it.

If it isnt shipped and arrived by the 17th I dont care what happens I am going to return it... This is my first conflict/delay with Dell... In the past 4-6 years we have spent 250k with Dell which isnt a ton but I would think the communication and order priority better handled.

[greggraves]

I ordered mine Adamo 13 2GB on 2/10 along with 2 Vostro 13's. I got the Vostros shipped to my door within 40 hours. My Adamo has been delayed 3 times, with a new ship date of 3/15. I have called Dell 3 times and each time they just blew me off and said to wait. I am leaving on the 18th for business in San Diego and Vegas and would really like to have my Adamo and get it set up so I can use it.

If it isnt shipped and arrived by the 17th I dont care what happens I am going to return it... This is my first conflict/delay with Dell... In the past 4-6 years we have spent 250k with Dell which isnt a ton but I would think the communication and order priority better handled.

Understand your frustration. Since the Adamo that was ordered for me is a replacement (which I have been waiting on for ~20 days now), I've been escalated to Dell Executive Service (whatever that means) and THEY can't even tell me even a ballpark ship date for it.

Keep us posted if you get a ship!