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Dell SX13-163B

Editors' note: This review is part of our Retail Roundup: Q1 2009, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. The 13-inch laptop owes much if its success to Apple's embrace of the form factor for its popular MacBook systems. But besides that,...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Dell Computer Corp., Adamo, laptop computer

Product reviews 2009-03-20

Behind Dell's designs for its Adamo laptop

Behind Dell's designs for its Adamo laptopAdamo?Sounds kinda like Adama. Looks like they're ripping off BSG. Is there no shame?People called Romanes they go the house?Should be spelled "Adamare," it's the first conjugated verb with a preposition.

Tags: Notebooks, Adamo, Dell Computer Corp., laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-03-18

Behind Dell's designs for its Adamo laptop

After months of teases, Dell has finally launched its Adamo high-end ultraportable. The basic design--an ultra-thin 13-inch laptop in the mold of the MacBook Air, Lenovo ThinkPad X301 and HP Voodoo Envy 133-- has been well-known since the company's press conference at CES in January. The specs are pretty much...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Laptop Computer, Adamo, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-03-17

Apparently Dell forgot it was a recession

Apparently Dell forgot it was a recessionApples DellsThe difference is that Apple has *always* catered to the high-end hardware consumer, while Dell has aimed for the low-to-middle-grade user. There's nothing wrong with aiming to knock off a chunk of Apple's market share - that's what capitalism is all about,...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., recession, Adamo

Discussion threads 2009-03-17

Dell unveils Adamo

Dell unveils AdamoYou knowApple has some distinctives beyond style that help sell it's overpriced systems. For starters, they have the venerable OS. While I am not a Mac user too cheap having a Unix base makes the Mac attractive to me. Also, there is the whole user...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc., Adamo

Discussion threads 2009-03-17

Dell's Adamo: Very fashionable, but will the fashion-impaired base (like me) buy it?

Dell on Tuesday launched its Adamo effort, a thin laptop that is all about design and puts the PC maker in a new realm on the perception front. It's unclear whether people---especially Dell's fashion-impaired base--- will actually buy it.   Adamo means to...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Adamo, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-17

Dell unveils Adamo

After months of teasers, Dell has finally lifted the veil of secrecy surrounding its Adamo range by officially announcing the first product in Dell's new luxury line. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Adamo, Corporate Communications, Ethernet, Processors, Marketing, Networking, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-03-17

Adamo is a near no-show, but Dell ships Studio XPS laptops

The scraps of news Dell parceled out on its mysterious Adamo laptop at CES left reviewers disappointed, but the company did announce several new laptops and one desktop, the XPS 625, at the show. The new laptops meld together two Dell brands, the mid-range Studio and the...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Laptop Computer, Netbook, Adamo, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-01-09

Dell's 'leather-wrapped' Studio XPS 13, more Adamo info leaked

Dell's 'leather-wrapped' Studio XPS 13, more Adamo info leakedSmartLooks like it appeals to the corporate user who wants to look a bit classy/cool. But as a young'n i would never buy a computer with leather on it.the ports are...ugly.One of the things that Apple does well is make the ports...

Tags: Notebooks, Adamo, Dell Computer Corp., MBA

Discussion threads 2008-12-19

Thinner, lighter, cheaper: Will Dell's Adamo out-air the Macbook Air?

Thinner, lighter, cheaper: Will Dell's Adamo out-air the Macbook Air?Dell seems to almost alway do it better?Even if they are not the "first" with something they seem to always do it either better, or just as good at a better price. Apple seems to be like Macy's trying to...

Tags: Notebooks, Adamo, MacBook Air, Dell Computer Corp., Apple MacBook

Discussion threads 2008-12-18

Additional Resources

Hands on with Dell's new Adamo XPS

We got a chance to take a quick test drive with an Adamo XPS this week, as well as capture some hands-on footage. by CNET News.com

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell Adamo, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-11-05

Dell Adamo XPS heat-sensing latch in action; is it worth it?

Good Anti-Zombie featureI guess in keeping with the season, this security latch will keep the undead from accessing your laptop...;)

Tags: Notebooks, Dell Adamo, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

News to know: Windows 7, Net Neutrality, Nokia-Apple; Kindle

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Windows 7 Coverage Andrew Nusca: Liveblog: Microsoft CEO Ballmer kicks off Windows 7 availability Adrian Kingsley-Hughes:...

Tags: Nokia Corp., Andrew Nusca, Apple Inc., Net Neutrality, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2009-10-23

Dell Adamo XPS heat-sensing latch in action; is it worth it?

Dell's 9.99mm thin Adamo XPS ultrathin laptop has a heat-sensing latch that opens the computer by gliding your finger over a strip on the edge of its lid. by Andrew Nusca

Tags: Latch, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Adamo, Productivity, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-10-22

News to know: Apple; Alex; Microhoo; Droid; FCC

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Another strong quarter for Apple; credit strong iPhone, Mac sales Jason D. O'Grady: Apple announces most profitable...

Tags: FCC, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Advertisement, Information Technology, Dana Blankenhorn, Mary Jo Foley, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, E-books, Federal Government, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Government, Web Services, Enterprise Software

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Dell Adamo XPS to have 'heat-sensing' automatic cover latch

sounds hot! /punbooo for puns!Correction - Feels Hot!! ntnt

Tags: Dell Adamo, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Dell Adamo XPS to have 'heat-sensing' automatic cover latch

Just when you thought you knew everything about Dell's razor-thin Adamo XPS ultrathin premium laptop, news arrives that the new system will have a heat-sensing latch on its lid. by Andrew Nusca

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell Adamo, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-10-19

News to know: Intel; Microsoft; Cisco; Google Voice; Postini; Nokia

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Intel: Solid third quarter; Sees brighter prospects ahead Sam Diaz: Analysts interested in Intel's 2010, not just...

Tags: Google Inc., Postini Corp., Larry Dignan, Nokia Corp., Voice, Camcorder, Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, 3G, Data Centers, Wiki, Operating Systems, Software, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Online Communications

Blog posts 2009-10-14

Dell leaks more Adamo XPS pics; 9.99mm thin enough to be dangerous

More Junk from DellLike I said Dell=Junk.RE: Dell leaks more Adamo XPS pics; 9.99mm thin enough to be dangerousWhat about graphics card? if it will come with crappy intel graphics card then I see no reason to buy it and replace my current Adamowith an opinion like thatyour obviously a...

Tags: Chipsets, Video cards, Notebooks, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Adamo

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

Dell leaks more Adamo XPS pics; 9.99mm thin enough to be dangerous

Dell has leaked new images of its under-wraps Adamo XPS thin-and-light laptop, a thinner, lighter and presumably faster (hence "XPS") version of its premium Adamo laptop. by Andrew Nusca

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell Adamo, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-10-13