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Dell Adamo Series

Dell Adamo Admire OnyxProcessor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300, Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD
Display: 13.30 inch, 13.40 inch
Weight: 1.4kg, 1.43kg, 1.8kg, 1.84kg
Price: 1200, 1750, 1900, 2599 euro
Average Score: 77.11% - good
Average of 38 scores (from 50 reviews)
price: 55%, performance: 61%, features: 74%, display: 62%, mobility: 68%, workmanship: 91%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 89%

 

Dell Adamo

Specifications

Dell AdamoNotebook: Dell Adamo
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1900 euro
Links: Dell homepage
 Dell notebook section
 Adamo (Model)

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Average Score: 75.72% - good

Average of 25 scores (from 38 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Dell Adamo 13 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The beautifully crafted chassis makes the Adamo 13 one of the most attractive laptops we've ever seen. Packing some impressive features, including the sharp and vibrant screen and excellent keyboard, this is a truly stunning bargain.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/16/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell Adamo 13: CULV Goes Upscale
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version
Now we reach the end of the review of what is, in my opinion, one of the best looking laptops of all time. The sheer level of detail in the industrial design of the Adamo is astounding. Dell has put design above anything and everything else about this computer. The single-mindedness with which this computer was designed is almost Apple-esque.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2010
Rating: price: 40%
75% Dell Adamo XPS review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
For a brand known for mainstream, middle-of-the-road laptops (and now inexpensive netbooks), Dell has put a surprising amount of effort into creating high-end products. The company acquired gaming PC leader Alienware, launched the XPS and Studio lines, and created the Adamo, its ultra high-end laptop. Dell's high-concept Adamo XPS deserves credit for taking some serious design risks. It's a cool conversation piece, but poor battery life keeps it from being terribly useful.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 75%
75% Dell Adamo XPS
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
For a brand known for mainstream middle-of-the-road laptops (and now inexpensive Netbooks), Dell has put a surprising amount of effort into creating high-end products. The company acquired gaming PC leader Alienware, launched the XPS and Studio lines, and created the Adamo, its ultra high-end laptop. Dell's high-concept Adamo XPS deserves credit for taking some serious design risks. It's a cool conversation piece, but poor battery life keeps it from being terribly useful.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/25/2010
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 50%
50% Dell Adamo XPS: We preview the world's thinnest laptop
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
Gorgeous, refined and instantly iconic, the amazing design masks the few flaws and a high price. There's no question that its appeal takes a hit when you see the price tag, but somehow, and almost inexplicably so, the Dell Adamo XPS is still likely to inspire passion in the coldest of hearts. It isn't entirely practical or affordable, but that doesn't stop us desperately wanting one.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 50%
70% Dell Adamo XPS
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The thinnest notebook ever made is also one of the most stylish, but it has more to offer than just great looks. Just as supermodels can’t eat cheeseburgers, some sacrifices had to be made in order to keep the Adamo XPS as thin as it is. Its battery life is subpar for such a thin and light notebook, and its performance is equal to systems that cost half as much.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Dell Adamo XPS
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Adamo XPS, now only available at Best Buy, is creativity at its leading-edge best, an engaging design that separates it from the merely functional. Wrapped completely in aluminum metals, the system measures just 0.4 inches throughout. The Adamo XPS is the world's thinnest laptop and sports a design that trumps all others, but you will have to make some serious performance and feature tradeoffs.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Dell Adamo XPS review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
Dell Adamo XPS has its sights set on the MacBook Air but is the latest super slim notebook set to be a style icon? Dell’s Adamo XPS makes a major style statement, but it’s a solid performer too. The keyboard and screen are particularly fine, and the processor’s good for anything that’s not too data intensive. Even with the premium feel, the £1,750 price tag is a bit much, though.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/04/2010
Rating: price: 50% performance: 80% display: 80%
Dell Adamo XPS
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
It’s not often that the mere sight of a laptop draws gasps, but the early tantalising glimpses of a 9.99mm-thin, MacBook Air rival from Dell a few months back had us salivating in sceptical expectation. Now, taking aim at the luxury ultraportable market so dominated by Apple and Sony, the Dell Adamo XPS slithers into the Labs for an exclusive preview. Gorgeous, refined and instantly iconic, the amazing design masks the few flaws and a high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/22/2009
Rating: price: 40%
Move over Apple, Dell's Adamo is irresistible value for a luxury laptop.
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
Dell may not emanate the instant cool that comes with each new Apple launch, but it's doing its best to change that. Months of drip-fed information, brief hands-on previews and a luxurious website have whipped up expectation, and now it's here we can confidently say the Adamo has been worth the wait. It's light, slim and as gorgeous as a slab of black aluminium has any right to be, so it takes a deserved place as our A-List ultraportable of choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/10/2009
Rating: mobility: 80%
83% Dell Adamo laptop review
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
Months of drip-fed information, a few brief hands-on previews and a luxurious official website whipped up expectation, but fortunately we can confidently say the Adamo has been worth every second of the wait. A stunning piece of design to rival any Apple offering, and the price is surprisingly reasonable

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2009
Rating: Total score: 83%
83% Dell Adamo
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
If you’re after a stunning machine that’s been designed from the ground up to make a statement, few will outdo the Adamo, a blissful marriage of superb ergonomics and striking design. It may not be as instantly cool as its Apple equivalent, but Dell has proven it's capable of coming up with a laptop that’s every bit as stylish and desirable. While the Dell Adamo may not pack the punch of the Sony Z31, given its vastly lower price it's a much more realistic purchase for most consumers. It's light, slim and as gorgeous as a slab of black aluminium has any right to be, so it takes a deserved place as our A List ultraportable of choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/12/2009
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 50% features: 100%
Dell's dazzling Adamo put to the test
Source: Fudzilla English Archive.org version
  Now for some words of praise. With the Adamo, Dell didn't just make another notebook, it created an entirely new brand, and as a brand, the Adamo works just fine. We just hope the economic crisis and poor demand don't make Dell change its mind and drop the concept, as the Adamo really shows promise. It's the first product in an entirely new series, so we didn't expect it to be perfect. We're hoping Dell will expand the brand with some more affordable models, more screen sizes, including non-glare options, and some cheaper chips inside.
Preis 80
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2009
Rating: price: 80%
Dell's dazzling Adamo put to the test
Source: Fudzilla English
  Now for some words of praise. With the Adamo, Dell didn't just make another notebook, it created an entirely new brand, and as a brand, the Adamo works just fine. We just hope the economic crisis and poor demand don't make Dell change its mind and drop the concept, as the Adamo really shows promise. It's the first product in an entirely new series, so we didn't expect it to be perfect. We're hoping Dell will expand the brand with some more affordable models, more screen sizes, including non-glare options, and some cheaper chips inside.
Preis 80
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2009
Rating: price: 80%
80% Dell Adamo review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
 

Dell's Adamo may be the most desirable laptop we've seen, but it doesn't come cheap. Dell's Adamo 13 (£1649 inc. VAT) brings luxury to the laptop market and may be the most visually arresting and exquisitely made laptop we've seen. It's impossible not to be amazed by the Adamo 13's craftsmanship and attention to detail. However, it is far more than just a pretty face and also offers great usability, for those who can afford it.


80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/09/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Dell Adamo review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
A laptop with a sexy design, and a high price, the Dell Adamo is aimed squarely at potential Apple MacBook Air purchasers. Beautiful but expensive and devoid of the greatest specs, the Dell Adamo is the epitome of the luxury laptop. Note to Apple: be a little flattered. And maybe a little worried. We can see where Dell is going with the Adamo, and while we can't exactly recommend it for computing power, this notebook may make up for it (a little) in sex appeal.
70, Ausstattung 70, Verarbeitung 90
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/29/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 90%
90% Dell Adamo - to Fall in Love?
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
In a war of looks and style, the Dell Adamo will forever stand out in our books as one of the sexiest notebooks around. While it's certainly pretty looking enough, we're just disappointed that Dell didn't actually take on the gloss-free path. Still, we like that Dell has spent quite a bit of effort in designing the Adamo, and it shows in the aluminum unibody design, the exquisite thin build and the fantastic keyboard. Even the reluctant looking addition of a metal plaque at the bottom fits in well with the whole theme and concept of the notebook. Discounting the missing 3G connectivity, we're happy to conclude that the Dell Adamo still has enough to knock your socks off, if you can afford it of course.
90
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2009
Rating: Total score: 90%
76% Dell Adamo review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
  Dell initially revealed the existence of its upscale 13-inch Adamo laptop at CES 2009, and formally announced details and ordering availability two months later. We previously had a chance to get our hands on a pre-production version of the system, and have now been able to test the finished product. The sleek, lightweight and thin Dell Adamo has plenty of high-end visual touches that help it to live up to its luxury billing. Its whopping price tag isn't for the faint-hearted but it offers decent performance for a low-power laptop.
76, Preis 50
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/15/2009
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 50%
80% Dell Adamo
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
The Adamo is first and foremost a work of industrial art. Dell haters and Apple enthusiasts will likely write it off as so much Round Rock, Texas hooey, but never before have we seen a machine elicit the sort of envious, drooling stares unconsciously displayed by our tech-loving colleagues when they caught wind of this dazzling little laptop. And it’s a very decent performer to boot (at least as far as ultra-thin notebooks go). All of that said, who are we kidding? If we suddenly had a paycheck to burn, it might well find itself spent on this über-chic and almost ridiculously desirable piece of technology.
80, Preis 40
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 40%
Dell Adamo review
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Here's the deal: the Adamo is really expensive. Not just expensive for a PC. Not just expensive for an ultralight. Not just expensive for an underpowered computer. It's just expensive. Expensive in the sense that you're being charged a lot of money for something that seems like it shouldn't cost so much.

When you boil it down, it's not necessarily a "bad" computer -- just not a particularly good one. If you're a basic user with simple needs, this will do pretty much everything you want, but if you're a basic user with simple needs, why are you spending so much money on a PC? You could get a dozen (or more) computers that do exactly the same thing for far less money -- hell, even in Dell's own ecosystem there are myriad choices.
Preis schlecht
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/13/2009
Rating: price: 40%
70% Dell Adamo
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Dell initially teased the existence of its upscale 13-inch Adamo laptop at CES 2009, and formally announced details and ordering availability two months later. We previously had a chance to get our hands on a preproduction version of the system, and have now been able to test the finished product. Dell's upscale Adamo is a 13-inch laptop for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience.

70, Preis 40, Leistung 80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/10/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 40% performance: 80%
70% Dell Adamo
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Tired of seeing one professed Apple MacBook Air killer after another—the Lenovo Thinkpad X301, Voodoo Envy 133, and Sony VAIO VGN-Z590, to name a few—Dell decided to offer its own take on what a luxury brand should look like. The Dell Adamo (derived from the Latin word that means "to fall in love with"), is elegant in its thin profile and luxuriously intoxicating to look at. Despite its good looks, the Adamo is not going to "kill" anything, though it isn't without merit. The Dell Adamo lives up to its name in design, but with its lackluster performance and battery scores, it isn't for performance seekers.
70, Leistung 40, Mobilität 50
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 40% mobility: 50%
78% Dell Adamo Review
Source: Laptop Logic English Archive.org version
While we were playing with the Adamo, close by Dell staff took the opportunity (several times) to point out that it’s thinner than the MacBook Air. It is thinner than the MBA at its thickest point, but you would hardly know that from looking at it as the MacBook Air has a tapered chassis. It’s also half a pound heavier. Unlike the Air, the Adamo comes with a 64-bit copy of Windows Vista installed. Unfortunately Vista does not run all that well on low-end systems, and there’s no option to customize the Adamo with an XP downgrade or Linux. Potential buyers might want to wait until Windows 7 is released, which will work better with slower systems and even netbooks. On the other hand, the Adamo seems to run Vista fairly smoothly, partly thanks to the quick solid state drive.
78, Leistung 20, Ausstattung 80, Mobilität 80
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/03/2009
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 20% features: 80% mobility: 80%
Dell Adamo preview
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
One of the most keenly anticipated laptops of 2009 is Dell's Adamo, a high-end, ultra-thin, 13-inch model that starts at £1,650 and shares a design sensibility with the MacBook Air and HP Voodoo Envy 133. The sleek, lightweight and thin Dell Adamo has plenty of high-end visual touches that help it to live up to its luxury billing. Until we see the shipped version, it's hard to be definitive about this laptop's performance, but first indications are that it's decent enough. We hope, though, that the keyboard gets some more attention before the Adamo's released.

Mobilität 80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2009
Rating: mobility: 80%
Dell Adamo review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
A laptop with a sexy design, and a high price, the Dell Adamo is aimed squarely at potential Apple MacBook Air purchasers. Beautiful but expensive and devoid of the greatest specs, the Dell Adamo is the epitome of the luxury laptop. Note to Apple: be a little flattered. And maybe a little worried.
Preis 40, Ausstattung 60
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2009
Rating: price: 40% features: 60%
80% Dell Adamo Ultraportable Laptop
Source: IT Reviewed English Archive.org version

Dell’s Adamo (from a Latin word meaning to fall in love) is a brand new laptop product line focused on design and mobility. Unlike the growing netbook market, the Adamo is actually a slim luxury ultraportable intended to compete with Apple’s MacBook Air or HP’s Voodoo Envy 133 laptop. Although not as sexy as the MacBook Air, the Adamo is still an amazingly sleek machine that boasts a strikingly similar aluminium chassis to HP’s Voodoo Envy 133.

It’s no MacBook Air, but by Dell’s standard the Adamo is a really nice machine
80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/17/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Dell Adamo XPS
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/23/2009
Rating: price: 40% display: 90% mobility: 40%
71% Dell Adamo Thirteen (Notebook)
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/03/2009
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 22% performance: 66% features: 81% display: 85% mobility: 55% ergonomy: 88%
78% Modelmaße
Source: mobile Zeit - 4/09 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 90%
Entzückender Rücken
Source: c't - 12/09 German
Single Review, , Long, Date: 06/01/2009
Rating: performance: 40% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 90%
91% Test Dell Adamo Thirteen "Pearl" UMTS Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 67% display: 61% mobility: 86% workmanship: 97% ergonomy: 91% emissions: 91%
80% Dell Adamo
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 50% features: 30% display: 40% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 70%
Dell Adamo Thirteen
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2009
Rating: display: 40% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
So dünn wie das Macbook Air: Dell Adamo im Kurztest
Source: ZDNet German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/17/2009
Rating: display: Display 50%
96% Ein Hauch Luxus
Source: SFT - 4/09 German
Single Review, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 96%
60% ViewSonic VNB101
Source: Les Numeriques French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/31/2009
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 40% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
55% Обзор имиджевого субноутбука Dell Adamo 13
Source: Retera RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/26/2011
Rating: Total score: 55% performance: 35% display: 43% mobility: 48% emissions: 65%
82% Đánh giá chi tiết laptop Dell Adamo
Source: Voz.vn VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 82% display: 89%

 

Dell Adamo

Specifications

Dell AdamoNotebook: Dell Adamo
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD
Display: 13.40 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.84kg
Price: 2599 euro
Links: Dell homepage
 Dell notebook section
 Adamo (Model)

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Reviews

86% Review Dell Adamo Thirteen Subnotebook | Notebookcheck
Expensive piece of jewelery. Despite the economic crisis and boom of netbooks, some manufacturers still dare to develop notebooks to fulfill the wishes of customers wanting something special. With the Adamo 13 by Dell, they now offer the first model from a new series, which is out-of-line from the usual product range and presented on an own website. While it is slim, light-weight and comes with a high standard of design, the technical properties shall also not get a raw deal. To find out whether you can really fall in love with this designer piece made from glass and aluminum, as Dell promises, read the following review.

 

Dell Adamo XPS

Specifications

Dell Adamo XPSNotebook: Dell Adamo XPS
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD
Display: 13.40 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.43kg
Price: 1750 euro
Links: Dell homepage
 Dell notebook section

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Average Score: 80.8% - good

Average of 10 scores (from 10 reviews)

 

Reviews

83% Review Dell Adamo XPS Notebook | Notebookcheck
Deluxe-minimalist for enthusiasts. Individualists with a love for design and looking for something special may find the exclusive object of their desires in the new Adamo XPS. Flat, elegant, chic, and still functional? We had a look.
70% Dell Adamo XPS review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
It's important not to criticise the Dell for being something that it's not supposed to be. It was designed as a high-end concept ultraportable and, on this level, it succeeds – largely thanks to the incredible design. Unfortunately, performance and battery life have been the casualties, but that may not be a problem for everyone.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Dell Adamo XPS review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
It's important not to criticise the Dell for being something that it's not supposed to be. It was designed as a high-end concept ultraportable and, on this level, it succeeds – largely thanks to the incredible design. Unfortunately, performance and battery life have been the casualties, but that may not be a problem for everyone.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Dell Adamo XPS review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
An engineering triumph that ranks alongside the work of Brunel, but the two and a half hour battery is shaky foundation.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell Adamo XPS review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
An engineering triumph that ranks alongside the work of Brunel, but the two and a half hour battery is shaky foundation.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Dell Adamo XPS Laptop Review
Source: Hardwareheaven English Archive.org version
When Dell released the original Adamo they packaged it in a rather impressive clear case which really provided some wow factor for those who purchased it. For the latest Adamo XPS a less exciting box is used but this leaves the machine to impress the consumer and from the moment we set eyes on the system we were very impressed. The Adamo XPS is a fantastic looking laptop which really stands out from the crowd.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
90% Dell Adamo XPS Laptop Review
Source: Hardwareheaven English Archive.org version
When Dell released the original Adamo they packaged it in a rather impressive clear case which really provided some wow factor for those who purchased it. For the latest Adamo XPS a less exciting box is used but this leaves the machine to impress the consumer and from the moment we set eyes on the system we were very impressed. The Adamo XPS is a fantastic looking laptop which really stands out from the crowd.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
80% Dell Adamo XPS review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
It seems a long time ago that Dell was known only for its highly customisable but terminally dull range of business laptops. In recent years it’s splashed out on Alienware, opened the ‘Design Studio’ and, more recently, crafted the rather beautiful premium ‘Adamo’ range. An engineering triumph that ranks alongside the work of Brunel, but the two and a half hour battery is shaky foundation.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell Adamo XPS review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
It seems a long time ago that Dell was known only for its highly customisable but terminally dull range of business laptops. In recent years it’s splashed out on Alienware, opened the ‘Design Studio’ and, more recently, crafted the rather beautiful premium ‘Adamo’ range. An engineering triumph that ranks alongside the work of Brunel, but the two and a half hour battery is shaky foundation.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

84% Test Dell Adamo XPS Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 71% display: 70% mobility: 77% workmanship: 87% ergonomy: 89% emissions: 95%
84% Test Dell Adamo XPS Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 71% display: 70% mobility: 77% workmanship: 87% ergonomy: 89% emissions: 95%

 

Dell Adamo Admire Onyx

Specifications

Dell Adamo Admire OnyxNotebook: Dell Adamo Admire Onyx
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD
Display: 13.40 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Dell homepage
 Dell notebook section

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Dell Adamo Admire Onyx 13.4-inch Ultraportable Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Dell's Adamo Admire is about a highly attractive ultrathin laptop with a reasonable $999 price tag. Many who might consider a MacBook Air but don't want to spend as much would likely choose the Adamo simply based on its style and cost. Performance is good even if the battery life isn't quite up to the ultraportable market these days. Items such as the solid state drive and high quality diplay are a nice touch and atypical of this price range.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

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Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.

In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.

For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.


Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M: The graphics core of the Intel GL40 and GS40 chipset features a slower clocked GMA 4500MHD (400 versus 533 MHz). Because of the slower core speed, full Blu-Ray Logo support is not given and the gaming performance is a bit worse.

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD: Onboard (shared Memory) GPU built in the GM45, GE45 and GS45 chipset (Montevina). Because of two more shaders and a higher core clock, much faster than the old GMA X3100. Still not advisable for gamers (DirectX 10 games not playable or only with very low settings). The integrated video processor is able to help decode HD videos (AVC/VC-2/MPEG2) , e.g., for a fluent Blu-Ray playback with slow CPUs.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

SU9400:

Power efficient low voltage processor based on the Penryn 3M core that features all Penryn functions like Virtualization and Trusted Execution.

SU9300: Power efficient low voltage processor based on the Penryn 3M core that features all Penryn functions like Virtualization and Trusted Execution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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77.11%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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Asus X32a
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Sony Vaio VPC-S132GX/B
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core i3 380M
Lenovo IdeaPad Z360-091237U
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core i5 480M
HP Pavilion dm3-3110us
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Pentium U5400
Acer Aspire 3820T-6480
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core i3 380M
Novatech NovaBook Greenlife
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core i3 330UM
Advent Eclipse E300
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Toshiba Satellite L630-13M
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Pentium P6000
MSI X360
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core i5 520UM
MSI X-Slim X350-408US
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Duo SU7300
Dell Latitude 13
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Duo SU7300
HP Pavilion dm3-1105ea
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Toshiba Satellite T130-13R
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Pentium SU2700
Toshiba Portégé T130 PST3EL-003009
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Pentium Dual Core SU4100
MSI X-Slim X350
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Duo SU7300
Toshiba Satellite T130-15F
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Duo SU7300
Sony Vaio VPCY11M1E/S
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Pentium Dual Core SU4100
HP Pavilion dm3-1040us
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Asus UL30A-A2
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Duo SU7300
Toshiba Satellite U500-12J
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Duo P7450
Toshiba Satellite T130-120
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Solo SU3500
Dell Adamo XPS
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Duo SU9400
Asus UL30A-QX090V
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Acer Aspire 3810TZ
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Pentium Dual Core SU4100
HP Pavilion dm3-101tu
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Asus UL30VT
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Duo SU7300
Sony Vaio VPC-Y11S1ES
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Duo SU7300
Toshiba Satellite Pro T130-EZ1301
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Duo SU7300
Asus UL30A-QX059C
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core 2 Duo SU7300
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Stefan Hinum, 2009-05-18 (Update: 2012-05-26)