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[idonthaveaclue]

Hey guys, I'm looking to get an Adamo for my mom this mother's day (or the week after judging from the ship date), but have 2 big questions before I put in the order:

Will the 1.2 Ghz processor + 2 Gigs of Ram configuration provide good Blu-Ray performance/ playback?

And which finish do you guys suggest in terms of elegence? I was leaning towards the pearl since I know she'd appreciate the etchings, but in 3rd party vids and pics the finish looked a bit plasticky.

The onyx's finish on the other hand looks very solid but a bit boring.

Thx for your help!

[dampfnudel]

According to one of litkaj's post, the onyx is a fingerprint magnet.

[idonthaveaclue]

According to one of litkaj's post, the onyx is a fingerprint magnet.

Thanks! I'll get the Pearl then since I know she'd realllllly hate cleaning off fingerprints.

Now I just need to know if the 1.2 Ghz processor and 2 Gigs of ram will be up to snuff for playing Blu-Rays...

[litkaj]

Thanks! I'll get the Pearl then since I know she'd realllllly hate cleaning off fingerprints.

Now I just need to know if the 1.2 Ghz processor and 2 Gigs of ram will be up to snuff for playing Blu-Rays...

Look at the post I just made yesterday (right before yours). The 1.2GHz will have issues with high bitrate Blu-Ray (VC-1 would probably be OK).

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[litkaj]

According to one of litkaj's post, the onyx is a fingerprint magnet.

Heh, yeah is it...

[idonthaveaclue]

Look at the post I just made yesterday (right before yours). The 1.2GHz will have issues with high bitrate Blu-Ray (VC-1 would probably be OK).

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In that case would the 1.4 Ghz/ 4G Ram eliminate those problems?

I think I might just go with a VAIO TT now...

[dampfnudel]

Look at the post I just made yesterday (right before yours). The 1.2GHz will have issues with high bitrate Blu-Ray (VC-1 would probably be OK).

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I'm interested in getting the new Panasonic ZS3 (TZ7 outside US) digital camera and it can record 720p at a bitrate of 17Mbps in a new format called 'AVCHD Lite'. According to your post, I shouldn't have a problem with playback as long as I can find a program which can play it.

In that case would the 1.4 Ghz/ 4G Ram eliminate those problems?

I think I might just go with a VAIO TT now...

You might want to consider the VAIO Z.

[Vogelbung]

Just so that you know, I blame this thread for what happened when I went back to the Dell site.

I was saying to myself "You know it's too heavy for what it is, don't you?" over and over again.

I got one in Pearl. The long wait starts.

[Cin']

Just so that you know, I blame this thread for what happened when I went back to the Dell site.

I was saying to myself "You know it's too heavy for what it is, don't you?" over and over again.

I got one in Pearl. The long wait starts.

Oh..no no no...Don't you be blaming *cough* this thread, Vogelbung...tsk tsk...

Congrat's!!!! on your purchase! I think that's great!!!

Did you order thru Dell home, or EPP? And, when is the expected delivery?

Are you going to feed us your specs, or just taunt us???


Cin

[Vogelbung]

The selection decision was actually quite mentally involved.

- Direct alternative candidates again to try in place of TT: X301, R600.
- R600? No. Had R500 last year though, felt / looked cheap.
- X301? Possibly. Had X300 last year though, felt like an accountant every time I opened it.
- Look at NBR Adamo thread. Post a bit in it.
- Look thorugh litkaj's posts.
- Way too heavy for what it is.
- However, it pretty. Me like pretty.
- Cannot justify in any way against 1.3Kg TT.
- Also looks like a complete joke next to 0.8Kg external-optical R600.
- Totally too heavy for what it is.
- But I'm not picking those anyway.
- Look at NBR Adamo thread again.
- X301 with 6-cell is about 1.5Kg. Adamo has runtime equivalent.
- 1.8 - 1.5 = 0.3
- 300g = can of soda, or a 6-cell battery. That's still quite a lot.
- X301 still makes more logical sense.
- Remember accountant feel. Adamo > X301 cuz of pretty.
- But it's a 6-cell heavier.
- Yes, but it doesn't have a removable battery so why are you going on about batteries?
- Oh yeah. OK, so it's a soda can heavier.
- Do not carry soda. Problem solved.

Pearl Desire, DVD. expected delivery date waiting confirmation to my "WHAT?" email. I have a dedicated account manager.