http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/ Engadget Comments for Dell Adamo torn to shreds for science and bragging rights http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Even though I'm a Mac user; the Adamo is a beautiful piece of engineering, both Aesthetically and Technologically.
Good on you Dell.]]>Apr 11th 2009 3:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 3:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 3:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/]]>Apr 11th 2009 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 5:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 6:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 12th 2009 1:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 13th 2009 1:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 2:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 2:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 12th 2009 8:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 3:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/
Plus, it overheats.]]>Apr 11th 2009 3:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/
They have their purpose, albeit one that I don't require, despite really wanting a notebook with no optical drive as I haven't used that archaic component in years.

The MBA not only has a small footprint, and considerably less volume than the brickish Adamo, depsite the Dell being technically thinner at it's thickest point, but the Adamo is greatly underpowered for the amount of volume they had to work with. They couldn't even get the fan to be silent or the battery, despite being bigger, to beat the MBA even when doing low power stuff.

It looks cool and I really like the "junk in the trunk" on the Adamo as it makes sense until ports are considerably smaller, but it just underperforms compared to the MBA and it more expensive.

PS: The heat and hinge issues you speak of the MBA were from the original model running Intel graphics. This new one is fine. the Adamo's first hinge is bit wonky itself. It's very tight that you have to practically ripe the two halves apart. It may loosen up in time from use, but you shouldn't have to do that.]]>Apr 11th 2009 3:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/
The Adamo is just right, making it work, without burning or slicing bread :D]]>Apr 11th 2009 4:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 5:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/
I agree completely, why anyone would purchase one of these laptops is a mystery to me. I can understand sacrificing a little functionality for form, but I think machines like the Adamo just take it too far. I don't think I will ever understand the logic behind these products...

It's the same with the Air; I fail to comprehend why anyone would spend $500 more for less functionality and 1.5lbs. I would rather buy a MacBook and burn the money I saved...]]>Apr 11th 2009 11:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/
]]>Apr 11th 2009 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 2:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 2:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/I know I am when I finish work on my MacBook Pro, and get home to my desktop PC.]]>Apr 11th 2009 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 12th 2009 5:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 12th 2009 12:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 4:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/I want to see a comparison between the Adamo13 and the Latitude E4200.]]>Apr 11th 2009 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/
Notebooks use more expensive parts that are slower and less upgradeable than desktops. Them the ropes.]]>Apr 11th 2009 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/
I'm sure that these companies have also found that these components aren't that faulty, that most people don't want to do repairs themselves, and that the average person doesn't upgrade.

I clearly see your PoV, but it's not one that will be returning any time soon. I'm pretty sure that the next Mac notebook revision will be using a screw plate on the bottom so that the HDD and battery won't have a convenient latch. This will lose a feature that is nice to have when you need it, however rare, but will allow for considerably more battery juice, which is something one uses constantly. Surely it upset a few but I think this trend will continue, and not just with Apple a few companies trying to copy their more unusual product offerings.]]>Apr 11th 2009 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 7:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Than dell adamo. Air been out since 2007]]>Apr 11th 2009 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 13th 2009 11:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/
I think both this and the MBA suck and are only for fools who want to show off that they're capable of wasting their money on crap.]]>Apr 11th 2009 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 12th 2009 6:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/First-Look/Dell-Adamo/719/1]]>Apr 15th 2009 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Seriously, why would someone ever consider an Adamo over, say an M1330 (typing from one now) which weighs the same, has a similar footprint, and packs comparatively stratospheric amounts of computing power? Sure, one won't fit where the other will, but ultimately they're both weighing me down the same and it wouldn't matter which one I'm carrying inside my bag.

Does cutting edge design really deserve such a premium?]]>Apr 11th 2009 4:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 5:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/
The Macbook Air weighs less, and I used to laugh at that for trying to be an "ultraportable". It isn't. A modern ultraportable weighs 2.5lbs or less.

It's that simple. ]]>Apr 11th 2009 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 13th 2009 9:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/
power = current * voltage, having units of energy per time [a watt is a joule per second]

therefore a watt-hour is units of energy [power * time = (energy/time) * time = energy]

electronics use energy, not some arcane combinations of electrical potential (voltage) and energy. if you're given the energy rating in watt-hours, the voltage is completely useless and meaningless. there are only two explanations for saying --


"the Adamo packs a 11.1 volt 40 Watt hour battery, compared to the Air's 7.2 volt 37 Watt hour battery"


(1) you don't know what you're writing about (in which case find a new job)
(2) you don't want to clearly state the facts (in which case find a new job)]]>Apr 11th 2009 6:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 6:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 7:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 6:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/11/dell-adamo-torn-to-shreds-for-science-and-bragging-rights/Apr 11th 2009 8:34PM