This ultra ultra thin doesn't have an Atom!
Dell's been teasing the Adamo XPS for weeks now, showing profile shots and its cool heat-sensitive latch. But rarely mentioned in its showings was what went on inside.
While the Adamo XPS is most definitely a form-focused computer, we're pleased to report that it's powered by a Core 2 Duo instead of an Atom.
- 4GB DDR3 800 memory;
- Intel Core 2 Duo (1.4 Ghz) ultra-low voltage processor;
- Thin 128 GB SSD for faster, cooler, quieter and more durable storage than traditional hard drives;
- A 13.4-inch high-definition display.
Thin is still the biggest focus for the Adamo XPS, measuring 9.99-mm or just four-tenths of an inch. It weighs just over 3 pounds and measures 13.39 x 10.71 inches.
"Our engineers and designers are breaking new ground and throwing away the old rules with the introduction of Adamo XPS," said Alex Gruzen, senior vice president of Dell consumer products. "We think the Adamo XPS will inspire an emotional connection with anyone who sees it."
The name Adamo is derived from the Latin word meaning "to fall in love," –-and if you love this XPS model, then it'll cost you no less than $1799.
Doubly-worse given that SURELY the components are housed in the thick bit it's all resting on.
As for practicality , besides being thin I doubt that using it for long period of time can be beneficial.
If used on the train, bus, or in a car or short operations such as word, excel etc... and longer multimedia such as listening to music and watching movies than it's a "blast". What is disappointing is typing since you can hardly rest your wrist on it. As well as what LePhuronn mentioned it moves while you type. Considering the cost of it and the price it can be a good deal, but mostly for it's hardware specs. and thin design. And of course the user's needs.
Like the original Adamo, this thing is pitched against the MacBook Air (and probably the Voodoo Envy 133), so it's all about form, not function. So yes, as a machine it's likely to be underpowered, but as a workstation fashion statement for the stupid and travelling execs it'll have more than enough power behind it.
I liked the look of the Adamo over the Air, but this Adamo XPS is just stupid.
now i look at it and think 'what a disappointment'.. useless hinge design and how on earth am i supposed to type on it without it creaking and groaning in 6 months.. not to mention using it on a train.