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I'll admit this is a fantastic looking machine. I was holding off on getting the current Adamo when i saw the advertisements for adamo xps. After seeing the full body design i think i might pass on this. Some of the reason for me would be, it doesn't make any sense to have an unconventional design for a light weight laptop. If i am not mistaken, would most of the people on the go prefer to use such laptops as this to be on their laps? Currently I have a Samsung X360, for me the drawback if i were to get the adamo xps would be using it on bed. a light laptop as this is perfect for sitting in bed. It would seem difficult for anyone to use the adamo xps on the bed. Another factor would be the cost. $2000 does seem quite a bit of money in this time and age. Some of the better notebooks out there, which might not look entirely as good as this one but are very light cost way less than this. My laptop reasoning would be, like darklar mention, it seem it might just flex itself into a broken position. I can really see this happening. ]]>Oct 23rd 2009 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 10:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 10:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 10:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
"In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so."]]>Oct 23rd 2009 10:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 11:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 11:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
]]>Oct 23rd 2009 11:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Well, hard to say without trying it, but could be one of the big advantages of this design. If all the heat producing circuitry is in the screen side, then this may be the very literal laptop in a decade.]]>Oct 23rd 2009 12:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
If you compare this and the regular laptops this one might be sturdier. The screen is protected with thicker and wider bezel then traditional laptops.

As for looks it looks odd now but might grow on you. It so different that it'll need some time to get used to. In a few months it could be considered cool looking. Efifel tower when build was considered engineering marvel but ugly. This might be in the same category.]]>Oct 23rd 2009 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/]]>Oct 23rd 2009 9:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Also seems to lose all its slimness when opened. The top edge of the screen is slightly rounded, wtf reminds me of Grandmother's 50s kitchen radio.]]>Oct 23rd 2009 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 11:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
If it remains stable under use, then it's actually pretty clever. If not, then it's absolutely a failure.]]>Oct 23rd 2009 12:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 10:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
The thing that really boggles me the most is why this thing does not fall over. They must have done a good job with balancing the weight inside the casing.]]>Oct 23rd 2009 10:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
I'm all for challenging pre-existing notions and all that but the first thing you need to get right about a laptop is its ability to actually sit comfortably on your lap. This just seems awkward for no gain.]]>Oct 23rd 2009 10:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
Indeed. I can see what they were attempting to do here but the implementation doesn't look right. Rather, was it not Asus or one of the other laptop companies that produced a slim laptop that closed flat but when opened the keyboard angled itself such that it was more comfortable to type on than a traditional "flat" laptop?

Regardless, I confess that I am impressed that something so daring came out of a boring company like Dell. Times change, apparently, and I wish that some of their new found design talent had rubbed off on the crappy Latitude that I am typing this on. Still, at least this I can use on my lap...]]>Oct 23rd 2009 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 11:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/How the HELL are you supposed to put this on your lap?
Let the edge hang beyond your knees? Put the bottom edge of the screen ON your legs?

Looks terribly uncomfortable, and I imagine the viewing angle will suck if it's not on a surface]]>Oct 23rd 2009 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
The point of an ultra lightweight notebook is that you should be able to use it "anywhere". That includes on your lap. What is the point of an ultra light notebook if you can't use it on your lap? If you have to put it on a solid surface every time you use it, what is the difference with using a standard laptop? There are plenty of sub-4 lb laptops that work fine on the lap AND on the desk.

But granted, I will reserve my final judgement on "laptop" use until I play with one in the store. That is, if the store allows you to actually put it on your lap.]]>Oct 23rd 2009 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 12:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
fail.]]>Oct 23rd 2009 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
If the "feet" sit above your knees it would either angle the screen towards you (making it harding to see) or fall off your lap because the "feet" aren't holding it up. The "feet" seem to bare most of the weight of the laptop and so if they aren't resting on something the adamo seems like it would fall.

The other option is to rest the feet on my lap, but that seems like it could get uncomfortable as the feet would dig into my thighs.

I'll stick with my thinkpad, thank you. Pure function.]]>Oct 23rd 2009 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 12:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
Too bad I just shelled out a boatload of money for a new x58 rig. :(]]>Oct 23rd 2009 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/
Nobody wanting to be productive of anything more then text will buy one of these, but for checking e-mail, writing on the go (like all the macbook air fans do) this will be a great machine.

That being said, I'd play with one, but not my own. Never would buy one. too impractical.]]>Oct 23rd 2009 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 10:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 1:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/dells-adamo-crazyhinge-xps-demonstrated-on-video/Oct 23rd 2009 9:45AM