Dell Studio XPS 13 leather-wrapped laptop revealed, Adamo info leaked!

Thanks to a totally amazing Engadget source, we've gotten our hands on photos of the absolutely sick Dell Studio XPS 13, and some new info about the company's forthcoming Adamo. First off, the photos in the gallery are of that Studio XPS we caught wind of way back in August. The pics we saw back then don't really do the laptop justice, as you can tell by these snaps. Meanwhile, that rumored Adamo is very much real, and very much like what we've been hearing. Apparently the device -- which the company plans to market as the "world's thinnest laptop" -- was slated to be released this month, but has been pushed back till at least February. The Adamo will sport a black and silver color scheme similar to the system you see here, but is "different," and we're told that it's most definitely Dell's play to nab some of that MacBook Air marketshare. We're working on some photos of that, but until those come through, enjoy the gallery below!

Gallery: Dell Studio XPS 13 leather-wrapped laptop revealed, Adamo info leaked!

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[patriotsn1 @ Dec 18th 2008 11:11PM]

I didn't realize the MBA had a market share....

[Flashpoint @ Dec 18th 2008 11:18PM]

It does if your an engadget editor.

[Kspraydad @ Dec 18th 2008 11:28PM]

MacBook Air market share is a bag of hurt.

[WickedEast @ Dec 18th 2008 11:46PM]

Exactly. To Engadget, the Macbook Air has significant market share worth going after, which we all know is ludicrous.

Though, there are still lots of speculation and fuzzy details about the Adamo, my take is that Dell wants to re-invente/revive their image and brand with this "flagship" laptop, much like Toyota releasing a super-car.

[V3LOCIP3D3 @ Dec 18th 2008 11:59PM]

@ WickedEast

If mac led Dell to revive their brand into flagship products then props to apple, and props to dell. Although, if anything, mac showed dell and hp that consumers could be bought simply on looks rather than technicalities.

[V3LOCIP3D3 @ Dec 19th 2008 12:07AM]

**Correction: I need some sleep because I apparently cannot read. Meh . .

[Jag @ Dec 19th 2008 12:08AM]

its slice of the market share pie is about as thin as it is

[Neha @ Dec 19th 2008 1:01AM]

Wowza! Looks almost too good.

I can finally upgrade my XPS m1210.

[Patriks7 @ Dec 19th 2008 1:32AM]

Well I'm guessing somewhere in the world out there, there is.. I go to highschool and there are I think 7 people with one.. And we're not a big highschool either! Not even over 250 people, out of which maybe 10% bring their own laptop to school, 7 being the MBA..

[Adam @ Dec 19th 2008 1:41AM]

If this Dell laptop that is trying to beat the MBA and can support a dvd drive and is just as thin and cool.

No matter what already wins!

Who wants that thin of a computer if you can't even watch a dvd in a plane or doing any type of travel.

[Boards of Canada @ Dec 19th 2008 2:32AM]

Watch a divx.

[Félix @ Dec 19th 2008 5:08AM]

Dell just make it at least 2 USB.

[wrabbit @ Dec 19th 2008 7:14AM]

You guys are absurd - way to miss the whole point of the article and concentrate on the smallest reason to call Engadget apple fanboys. It doesn't even matter if you're right or not - you're just wasting comment space.

[waterwagen @ Dec 19th 2008 1:51PM]

To all you trolls who keep harping on the Engadget loves Apple thing - give it up already. We get your point, move on. You're wasting space and ruining posts by your childish rants. Despite the fact that I would never, ever buy a Mac I think you're wrong on this whole issue, but even if I didn't your whining is getting OLD.

[i.c. weiner @ Dec 18th 2008 11:12PM]

What is the difference in it being leather wrapped? It's still the same old crappy dell.

[Kspraydad @ Dec 18th 2008 11:32PM]

Remember the Cadillac Cimarron wit Landau roof?

[Alex @ Dec 19th 2008 1:10AM]

I think it looks pretty decent, although they're getting awfully close to a chiclet keyboard, which I find repulsive.

Excited to see what this Adamo looks like!

[Mark Anderson @ Dec 19th 2008 4:42AM]

Thank you, Mr Weiner. Until your incisive post I had no idea that Dell only made one model of computer. Your comment has spread a little light into the long dark nightime of ignorance. For that we must thank you.

Srsly.

[adam @ Dec 19th 2008 9:35PM]

The XPS series are VERY good computers. The m1330 is considered by many to be the best laptop available (until now).

[Logan Greenlee @ Jan 7th 2009 3:36AM]

As an XPS 1330 owner who has had problems - I am still very, very happy with my computer. It's fast, light and fast. It gets great battery life for the amount of power available. I just put an Intel SSD in the X25-M and it's even better - completly silent.

The 1340 is meant to do two things - provide an upgrade path for the 1330 owners and convert others into perceiving the "xps/adamo" laptop brand as "premium". I hope the super slim WXGA led panel is of better quality than the last.

When the XPS 1330 was released there was no machine besides the mac book pro that could compare. Again, Dell pushes the limits and delivers a capable compact notebook with discreet FX in a nice package.

And on more thing... it has a windows key :)

Logan

[Confucious @ Dec 18th 2008 11:13PM]

I think Dell makes computers and laptops for Apple. They look very similar.

[jack @ Dec 18th 2008 11:17PM]

no, ikea designs apple products

[1234321 @ Dec 18th 2008 11:19PM]

16?

[andrewsjeep @ Dec 18th 2008 11:40PM]

I think it looks like an Atari 5200.

[Tankyu @ Dec 18th 2008 11:56PM]

If by similar you mean they have LCD screens, keyboards, touchpads, and fold into a more compact size when not in use -- then yes, they are very similar.

[superhobo @ Dec 19th 2008 4:45AM]

I have never been excited by a laptop's bottom before...seriously.

Never over any Dell of any sort.

[Sofunnytom @ Dec 18th 2008 11:14PM]

does the studio xps laptop also have the Core i7?

[Kamokazi @ Dec 18th 2008 11:21PM]

99.999% unlikely. The Core i7 only exists in desktop form at the moment, so it would be possible, but very, very unlikely. I would imagine 8000 and 9000 series Penryns on the Centrino 2 chipset (P45's laptop equivalent)

[Leo @ Dec 19th 2008 1:33PM]

Smaller notebooks (like 13") with Core i7 probably next summer/fall, definitely NOT this coming February :)

[jack @ Dec 18th 2008 11:16PM]

this should match my crocodile-wrapped cell phone

[9bit @ Dec 18th 2008 11:18PM]

DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA seems a bit excessive, especially on a 13 incher with only two USB ports. DisplayPort is backwards compatible with HDMI. I would have rather had an extra USB.

[EngadgetFanBoi @ Dec 18th 2008 11:52PM]

Having only two USB ports is a major flaw of the m1330 and now the XPS 13. Even my tiny netbook has three USB ports, and the XPS 13 seems to have a bit thicker base than the m1330.

[mcwiggin @ Dec 19th 2008 12:08AM]

I think it actually only has 1 USB port. The port by the CDROM appears to be powered E-SATA.

While cool to have so many different types of ports. 1 USB port is basically unacceptable.

[9bit @ Dec 19th 2008 12:30AM]

It's USB Powershare / eSATA. On my computer the USB Powershare port and the USB / eSATA are next to each other, but on this one, they're the same port.

[blah @ Dec 19th 2008 4:24AM]

mind you, i find 2 usb ports on my xps 1330 enough
most of the time i don't use it, and sometimes maybe only for my external hd

[Geek45 @ Dec 23rd 2008 2:43PM]

USB hubs ftw.

[marcin @ Dec 18th 2008 11:21PM]

thats a really nice laptop from Dell. if i hadnt of bought my Thinkpad T400 2 months ago i'd probably consider getting one of these. its very stylish; Dell is certainly going after Apple.

[BigD145 @ Dec 18th 2008 11:22PM]

Your ThinkPad will last longer than that Dell. It's also more likely to have all the cells in its battery.

[CraigJ @ Dec 18th 2008 11:48PM]

My T21 lasted almost 4 years. I have yet to have a Dell laptop that lasts more than 2...

[AT&T @ Dec 18th 2008 11:22PM]

I Would Definitely Buy THAT;)

[Leo @ Dec 19th 2008 1:28PM]

I am definitely buying this XPS 13 !!! Been waiting for it for several months already...

[Steveorevo @ Dec 19th 2008 8:11PM]

What? No neon circus LED lights and clown texture designs like my current DELL designed by Michael's 13 year old son? Waahhh.... this looks much better. I'd get one, to sit right ontop of my current XPS. Great hardware, and now a better design. Still like the Apple lighted keyboard, all metal case and glass touchpad though... I'll get both!

[Stephen @ Dec 18th 2008 11:22PM]

I think the Cadilac CTS is unique car with a sense of style all it's own. There is a lot to like, but It just doesn't mesh with my own sensibilities.

I feel the same way about this laptop.

[cesium @ Dec 19th 2008 4:46AM]

Maybe your sensibilities just suck

[pavlindrom @ Dec 19th 2008 10:06AM]

But you just can't argue with someone's style now, can you?

[Soulsaber @ Dec 18th 2008 11:23PM]

You know...there is room on the left side for the card reader instead of the front, just so it looks better in the front. Other than that, I have found my new laptop!!

[Chris @ Dec 18th 2008 11:28PM]

Nice but kinda lazy name, they just put 2 of their already used names together.

[CJ @ Dec 19th 2008 12:54AM]

Lesse: MacBOOK, Mac PRO, MacBOOKPRO

sound familiar?

[Rami @ Dec 18th 2008 11:30PM]

Is it me or has Dell delayed the Adamo to conincide with the release of Windows 7? Why delay the launch from December to Febuary if not for that reason. Also remember Vista is too bloated to run on hardware similary to the Macbook Air. However Windows 7 is optimized for netbooks. Unless dell release it running Ubuntu.

[BMWFanatic @ Dec 19th 2008 12:04AM]

Since when is Windows 7 coming out in Feburary??? Maybe of 2010....