Dell Adamo XPS Available — Is Anyone Buying Into the Thin for $1,799?

The long wait for Dell’s Adamo XPS is over. Dealzon tells us that the thinnest notebook to date is now appearing on Dell’s website with the expected price of $1,799. It must take tiny tools and a long time to put one of these thin laptops together because the shipment date appears as December 22. I’m still not sold on the Adamo, mainly because I can’t see it being used easily on a lap, which is where I often find myself using a netbook or notebook. But I can’t take anything away from Dell’s design and engineering, as they’ve crammed quite a bit into a very thin package. Here’s a rundown on the base model specifications:

  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit
  • 128GB Solid State Drive
  • Intel Core™ SU9400 (1.4GHz/800MHz FSB/3M L2 Cache)
  • 13.4″ WLED HD (720P) LCD Panel with 2.0MP Camera
  • 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 800MHz
  • Intel GS45 Integrated Graphics with DVI Video Adapter Cable
  • Intel® 5300 WLAN 802.11n (3×3) Mini Card
  • 20WHr Primary Battery
  • High Definition Audio 2.0
  • Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (2.1 + EDR)
  • Metallic Keyboard
  • Ethernet Network USB adapter
  • Energy Star Compliant

The other obstacle I have is the 20 WHr battery, although you can order spares as these are swappable batteries — another 20 WHr unit runs $75, while a 40 WHr power pack is $100. I’d expect that the double-capacity battery is what I’d get. Between that and the standard battery, you should see around 6 to 7 hours of run time. At the end of the day, I see a very sleek and thin device that still weighs 3.2 pounds. Put another way — the thin factor is overrated in my opinion. Yes, that’s arguable, but at this price, it’s hard for me to personally justify.

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