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    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Cin', Jan 14, 2009.

  1. sleey0

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    Beat me to it!

    I just read that on engadget. This week should be very interesting :D
     
    sleey0, Oct 18, 2009
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    Very nice. But I'm thinking is way too expensive for the performance it should offer. Gonna have to wait until those hit the outlet like the previous Adamo models; 8 months or so?

    I wouldn't feel comfortable paying almost the same I paid for my M17x (got some good deals) for something slimmer but not even a fraction close to my main laptop. My Eee PC will just have to do until then.

    Still, can't wait to see this thing's specs already.
     
    WaR, Oct 18, 2009
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  3. duffyanneal

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    Repeat after me... please don't have an Atom...please don't have an Atom.
     
    duffyanneal, Oct 18, 2009
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    My Mom's birthday is on the 22nd... maybe I should buy her one :p
     
    elijahRW, Oct 18, 2009
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    Please don't have an Atom... please don't have an Atom :rolleyes:
     
    elijahRW, Oct 18, 2009
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    Yes! Adamo hardware updated! Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 2.13GHz! and 256 ssd! Time to get out my plastic!
     
    bobcatmvp1, Oct 18, 2009
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    Where did you see this?
     
    duffyanneal, Oct 18, 2009
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    bobcatmvp1, Oct 18, 2009
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    Good find I didn't see the spec update on the EPP or Home sites. That's a big jump between the two different models.
     
    duffyanneal, Oct 18, 2009
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    Now the base Adamo has the 1.4 that was standard in the Desire :)

    I would wait for the Adamo XPS coming this week, though.
     
    sleey0, Oct 18, 2009
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    Did you guys also notice that both models say "No Internal Mobile Broadband"?

    I wonder if they are in mid-upgrade..either way..maybe this makes my refurbised/new decision easier...
     
    c#ad, Oct 18, 2009
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  12. bobcatmvp1

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    With the 2.13GHz SL9600, 4GB DDR3 Ram, and a 256GB SSD there's no question which one I'm going for.
     
    bobcatmvp1, Oct 18, 2009
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  13. duffyanneal

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    The updated desire looks quite appealing. This is what the original machine should have included. If only the display and speakers were updated as well. I'm really curious what the XPS is going to have for the CPU.
     
    duffyanneal, Oct 18, 2009
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  14. Vogelbung

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    Hmmmm. Not filtered through to the UK yet.

    Dunno about the spec update. Keeps it current for sure on paper, but what will it do for the battery life? If they manage to extend that to 5 real slightly ekeing hours (with 6 achievable under extreme ekeing) I'll reconsider the Onyx, but otherwise I'm more inclined to just let the Pearl continue gathering a thin film of dust.

    I'm suitably intrigued by the XPS, but it's bound to be an Atom - and I kind of object that there's been this sort of lull in the true high-end. Recession? Well yeah, but...
     
    Vogelbung, Oct 18, 2009
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    Battery life will def suffer.

    The SL procs are 17W vs the 10W SU series. That's 70% difference in power draw.

    I HOPE that they use the faster SL's in the XPS, though.
     
    sleey0, Oct 18, 2009
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  16. duffyanneal

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    I'm thinking a 1.2 GHz Core 2 Duo or possibly one of the CULV processors in the XPS. Unlike Sony Dell would probably feel ashamed to stuff an Atom in such an expensive machine.
     
    duffyanneal, Oct 18, 2009
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    What XPS Adamo are we talking about? :confused:

    There is the new ultra thin model (Desire) and the used-to-be-Desire that is now the Admire, right? What is the XPS Adamo?

    Sorry if I'm being a blockhead! :)

    EDIT: Never mind, I got it! The Admire and Desire are STILL the old style Adamo, just with the Desire having the updated CPU and specs, and the XPS Adamo is the ultra thin one!
    I wonder if the Admire can take a CPU upgrade to make it into a Desire or if it's a whole new system board?
     
    lancorp, Oct 18, 2009
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  18. sleey0

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    The CPU is embedded (soldered).

    No way to swap in the Adamo.
     
    sleey0, Oct 18, 2009
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  19. lancorp

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    So, the new Desire is $2300, how much is the XPS Adamo going to cost!! More?? YIKES!!! :eek:
     
    lancorp, Oct 18, 2009
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    $2000 was the last rumor I heard.
     
    duffyanneal, Oct 18, 2009
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  21. Vogelbung

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    We'll find out soon of course - but I just don't see even a CULV in there. If there is anything but an Atom I'll be extremely surprised (and pleased, although my wallet will probably not be as pleased).
     
    Vogelbung, Oct 18, 2009
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    Where are the speakers on the Adamo by the way?
     
    bobcatmvp1, Oct 18, 2009
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    Behind the display...not exactly ideal. Good for system beeps though.
     
    duffyanneal, Oct 18, 2009
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  24. sleey0

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    A little late, jayayess1190 :)

    Don't worry, we still love ya! lol
     
    sleey0, Oct 19, 2009
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    Can I ask what your Windows index score is for your ssd?
     
    bobcatmvp1, Oct 19, 2009
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  26. Jayayess1190

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    ¿Qué? ;
     
    Jayayess1190, Oct 20, 2009
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    Not sure why, but it is at 5.9 in Win7. Should be closer to 7.9 lol
     
    sleey0, Oct 20, 2009
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    Dell Adamo Desire gets 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo SL9600, 256GB SSD
    by Darren Murph posted on Engadget Oct 19th 2009

    Adamo Admire Onyx Starting Price $1,499
    • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz/800MHz FSB/3M L2 Cache)
    • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
    • 256GB Solid State Drive
    • 2GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 800MHz
    Adamo Desire Onyx Starting Price $2,299
    • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo SL9600 (2.1GHz/800MHz FSB/3M L2 Cache)
    • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
    • 256GB Solid State Drive
    • 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 800MHz
     
    flatsix911, Oct 20, 2009
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  29. Jayayess1190

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    A little late, flatsix911 :)

    Don't worry, we still love ya! lol
     
    Jayayess1190, Oct 20, 2009
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    So...I'm still on the fence between a refurbed and new...I worry that with the 2.1 battery life is going to suffer too much and I've already read that some people don't think the battery is enough...

    decisions, decisions...
     
    c#ad, Oct 20, 2009
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    Too funny and I +repped ya ;)

    I feel ya. The 2.1 would be awesome in the Adamo but battery life will DEF suffer. The TDP between the SL and SU is 70% more @ 17W.

    Maybe the battery is a little larger? You never know.
     
    sleey0, Oct 20, 2009
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  32. Vogelbung

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    The ULV battery life is already borderline. There is a third-party external battery that might be made to work - haven't tried it - but the problem is that then you're pushing over 2.2Kg's for a ~9-real-hour life.

    With the SL I would imagine you're definitely down to Macbook Air runtimes - ~3.5 hours in aggressive power saving.
     
    Vogelbung, Oct 20, 2009
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  33. c#ad

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    Ya...I think the goal of it is to have it all in the machine without really messing with it...I dont need it to work all day, but I want a few hours of battery life and I don't want to revolve my day around power savings and external batteries.

    I have a little bit of a hard time ordering a 1699 refurbed 1.4gb/4gb ram/128gb ssd when a NEW 1.4gb/2gb ram/256gb ssd is only 1499 :(

    ..and I wonder why they took out the mobile broadband...
     
    c#ad, Oct 20, 2009
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  34. sleey0

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    Dell lists the specs for the SL9600 as:
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo SL9600 (2.1GHz/800MHz FSB/3M L2 Cache)

    However, Intel lists the SL9600 as having 6 MB cache and runs on a 1066MHz BUS.

    I think I'll take Intel's word on this one ;)
     
    sleey0, Oct 20, 2009
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  35. bobcatmvp1

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    Yeah I also noticed that. Dell's site is definitely wrong. It's clock speed is also 2.13GHz :D
     
    bobcatmvp1, Oct 20, 2009
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    I can see Dell leaving out the 30MHz, just not the rest of the specs.
     
    sleey0, Oct 20, 2009
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  37. Towjam

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    Ok, with this bump-up in the specs, the "Desire" now has my attention.

    Does anyone know how the performance in an SL9600 would compare with say, a C2D T7500 (2.2ghz)?
     
    Towjam, Oct 20, 2009
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  38. c#ad

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    Well...I went ahead and ordered a refurbed desire. I had a 15% off outlet coupon so it was quite a bit cheaper than a new one and I think the battery will hold up better...(plus i will get it way sooner!!!)

    thanks for your thoughts...
     
    c#ad, Oct 20, 2009
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  39. bobcatmvp1

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    I'd like to know this also. Intel is mind boggling.
     
    bobcatmvp1, Oct 20, 2009
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  40. Mad*Max

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    Why are you posting xps info in this thread, dont destroy it please

    Any info on the new cpu?
    Battery tests?

    I cant find any
     
    Mad*Max, Oct 21, 2009
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    Maybe because this is an Adamo thread?

    The Adamo XPS is still an Adamo, right?
    :rolleyes:
     
    sleey0, Oct 21, 2009
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  42. Mad*Max

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    There is a XPS adamo thread right?
     
    Mad*Max, Oct 21, 2009
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  43. lancorp

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    There is? I couldn't find it, and a search for "Adamo" didn't find it either. :confused:
     
    lancorp, Oct 21, 2009
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    Mad*Max, Oct 21, 2009
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    That is a news and reviews thread, which don't get much action around here.
     
    sleey0, Oct 21, 2009
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    That's what I was about to say! That's not exactly a forum for an "Official Owners thread".

    Therefore, this place is a perfect forum for the "XPS" version of the Adamo (or someone can start a new one here, where it is easier to find).
     
    lancorp, Oct 21, 2009
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  47. WaR

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    I think we should just keep the XPS discussion on this thread as well. It is an Adamo after all. Or at least until its released.
     
    WaR, Oct 21, 2009
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  48. Mad*Max

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    Its better to start a thread about XPS, they are 2 different laptops after all
    Shall i start it?
     
    Mad*Max, Oct 21, 2009
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    The Admire 2.1 sells for 1.699 pounds now in the UK.

    This is getting pretty close to a reasonable prize considering the specs and a 256 GB SSD.

    Can anyone give me a reasonable measure of battery life of the Adamo?
    The Dell site says 5 hours and the reviews that I looked at said 2 hours or less

    So if I just write a document or give a presentation how long will this thing last me?
     
    markmark8, Oct 22, 2009
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  50. bobcatmvp1

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    There's an Admire 2.13GHz?
     
    bobcatmvp1, Oct 22, 2009
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