Dell Adamo: A Review

Dell is renowned for its affordable and fully functional portable computers, like the Inspiron. But the latest model by Dell is a total opposite to the standards set by it. The Dell Adamo is a high end ultra thin 13” laptop, targeted at luxury consumers. Dell says regarding Adamo, “luxury brand notebook design for the luxury conscious consumer.” Now we can most certainly ask if it is the right time to make luxury items when the whole world is facing economic crisis. Anyways, let us see what does this ultra thin laptop offers in specs and features.

Specs:

• Style: Ultra-slim .65-inch profile
• Display: 13.4-inch widescreen 16:9 HD display with edge-to-edge glass
• Platform technology: Intel Centrino 2
• Processor: 1.4GHz/1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with Centrino technology
• Installed RAM size: 4GB/2GB
• RAM technology: DDR3 SDRAM
• Hard drive: 128 GB
• Provided OS: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1, 64 bit
• Hard drive type: Solid state
• Graphics processor: Intel GS45 Integrated Graphics with 256MB Memory
• Video memory: 256 MB
• Audio output features: High Definition Audio 2.0
• Networking: Network adapter
• Wireless NIC: Intel WiFi Link 5300
• Data link protocol: Gigabit Ethernet
• Battery technology: Lithium Polymer
• Battery capacity: 40 Wh
• Choice of – silver aluminum with unique etching and pearl finish; onyx aluminum with brushed finish
• Machined, torsion-tested aluminum chassis
• Backlit, scalloped, full-size keyboard
• Wireless N, Bluetooth 2.1, one RJ-45 port and optional Mobile Broadband
• Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009): 3.7
• Price: $1,999.00 – $2,699 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

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It is a high end laptop aimed at luxury loving consumers. Not only the looks belong to a high end machine, but the price tag is heavy too starting from $1,999.00 and stretching to $2,699. Designing resembles MacBook Air and the HP Voodoo Envy 133. It is important to note that the selling point of this laptop is its beautiful design. Usual Microsoft and Intel logos and stickers have also been removed to give a fine finishing look. Instead, they have been imprinted into a panel on the bottom of the system.

The construction is unibody, like many MacBooks. It is lightweight and thin. Keyboard is backlit, and the keys are narrowly spaced. It has a metal touchpad, which works quite well. A sheet of edge-to-edge glass protects the 13.4-inch 16:9 LED display. Mainly, the slots and ports rest on the rear. The laptop lacks an internal optical drive and SD card slot, which is a disappointment.

Pros:

• Lightweight and thin
• Beautifully designed
• Backlit keyboard
• Nice touchpad
• good performance for a low-power laptop

Cons:

• Highly expensive
• Heavier than it looks
• No SD card and internal optical drive

Final words:

In short, this laptop has not been designed (and priced) for moderate users, but it has been designed for those who have a taste for classy and trendy designing and pretty looks.