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

[rgershey]

surprised to see how there are still many who are using the adamo

I realize that obsolescence comes very fast in the laptop world but really... do you expect that most of the 2-3 year old Adamos would already be in the bin!? (I still have an HP Pavilion 5445 in daily use - I bought it in March 2002! )

[Dellienware]

I realize that obsolescence comes very fast in the laptop world but really... do you expect that most of the 2-3 year old Adamos would already be in the bin!? (I still have an HP Pavilion 5445 in daily use - I bought it in March 2002! )

nah I didnt. Mine is still perfect for dozens of internet tab + office programs + HD movie watching all at the same time.

I was fortunate enough to secure an extra motherboard, so when the warranty runs out in 3 years, I would still be able to use it for a few more.

[PICOW]

I just paid for extended warranty for another 2 years . This one is a keeper .

PICOW

[Dellienware]

I just paid for extended warranty for another 2 years . This one is a keeper .

PICOW

1) How much was the extended warranty?

2) Are you absolutely sure they have parts available for another few years?

3) I can assure you that if you happen to need system exchange, they will send you an XPS 15z.. For now at least until we have something newer.

Yea the 1.4ghz is fine for whatever + Hd videos.

[PICOW]

I paid 90 euros.

I hope they have parts .

Mine is 2,1 GHz .

PICOW

[chromax]

I changed the motherboard from the 1.4 to the 2.1 because of the 4Gb RAM. It was really hard to get the board.

I will have to throttle the CPU because the fan is running a little too often for my taste. When I used the 1.4 I never realized that there is a fan built in. Very silent machine.

I tried many part-dealers to find the 2WP3G (2,13GHz 4GB RAM) and a seller wrote to me "Dell is selling this part for $2,400 because this is a rare board." When you find one (which is really rare) you can pay around $499.

I had the luck to find (a new!) one in europe for a better price, but I since I searched (several months) the amount of 2WP3G´s is going down. In january you could always find some in Texas (where Dell produces) but today there is nothing anymore.

That was my experience till today with parts for the adamo. I will keep the adamo and my HP Pre3 forever, thats individual ;-)

[Dellienware]

i am glad that I was able to secure a 1.4gz 4gb new board.

[Kingerno]

Got an adamo 1.2 ghz and i loveee it

[Dellienware]

Got an adamo 1.2 ghz and i loveee it

this is the color pearl right? I was literally a click away from submitting my order.. If so, you are lucky that I didnt get it. lol

[worldbefree]

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with ADAMO repairs?
I have had a recent repair which has turned into a bit of a disaster.
The "b" key on my keyboard had stopped working so I swapped out the keyboard with another from an ebay seller but now the laptop wont even turn on. I reattached all the ribbon cables inside but its so difficult to troubleshoot the problem .
At the moment when the mains adapter is attached there is no light and no response from pressing the power buttons

Has anyone any advice?