Business Laptop: A Review of the Adamo by Dell
July 16, 2009 by John Reagan · View Comments
The current trend in the design of laptops and notebooks is that the slimmer, the better. The Dell Adamo is currently one of the slimmest in the market with a thickness of 0.65 of an inch and this has made it better than the current standard, the Macbook Air measuring 0.76 inches. Its full dimensions measure to 13.03 inches by 9.5 inches by 0.65 inches weighing 1.81 kg or 4 lbs.
Adamo is said to be Dells attempt to compete against Apples MacBook Air. The Adamo has a case that is at its peak, only 0.65 inches. This is thinner than Macbook Air which has the thickest point at 0.76 inches. But the decision is merely theoretical for MacBook Air has slimmer front edge than Adamo but, however, has a thicker back part.
The exterior of the Adamo provides the classic look, with an embossed logo of Dell and Adamo at center of a matte strip on a high gloss hard glass front and a metal slab for its rear. The unit comes in two colors, the classy pearl and the onyx. The outer covering piques the interest of the viewer and entrances you to see the capacity of this simple but elegant laptop.
The Dell Adamos 13.4-inch wafer thin 16:9 LCD display is a package capable of the top of the line entertainment output with its high definition capacity. The LCD has a 720-pixel capacity and option for LED display. The screen has a glassy coating that induces glare but the sharp imagery of the LCD more than compensates for this attribute. The full sized keyboard has a metallic finish and the key caps are easy to navigate. The only drawback is the space bar, as it requires a little more effort to register. But with a little patience, even touch typists can easily overcome this tiny issue.
The connectivity design of the Adamo is simple as ports and connections are kept at a minimum. There is an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera and integrated digital microphone with a headphone jack. The Input Output functionality includes a Display Port, two USB ports, a USB/eSATA port, an Audio Out with an integrated RJ-45 port or Ethernet Jack. Other internals of the Dell Adamo is the Gigabit LOM, Bluetooth ver2.1 and 3×3 802.11n Li-Polymer cells providing 5 hours of continuous battery life. Its externals include a compact power adapter for wall socket power sourcing.
Adamo offers two options for its configuration. The higher version has a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB DDR3 RAM and a 128GB disk drive. While other version, which is obviously the second-rate version, is run by a 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB DDR3 RAM, and a 64GB disk drive. The higher version is tagged at $2,699.00. The other is at $1,999.00.
The connectivity design of the Adamo is simple as ports and connections are kept at a minimum. There is an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera and integrated digital microphone with a headphone jack. The Input Output functionality includes a Display Port, two USB ports, a USB/eSATA port, an Audio Out with an integrated RJ-45 port or Ethernet Jack. Other internals of the Dell Adamo is the Gigabit LOM, Bluetooth ver2.1 and 3×3 802.11n Li-Polymer cells providing 5 hours of continuous battery life. Its externals include a compact power adapter for wall socket power sourcing.
The main problem with the Dell Adamo compared to its contemporaries the MacBook and the HP Pavillion is its battery life. The Adamo provides 40% less battery life compared to its competition, making the unit seemingly an office use computing machine rather than a stand-alone unit.
On the brighter side, Dell includes a one-year warranty on the package called Adamo Premium Service. And if you want a three-year plan warranty, it will cost you $349 more. But its online driver downloads and a special 800 number to call with a wait time of about 2 minutes, this is a good upgrade.
In general, Dells Adamo is a little bit pricey. But if it suits your mood and meets your demands on looks and exterior designs, this ones a great deal.
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Buying the Most Feasible Laptop on The Market Today
March 17, 2009 by Debra Brian Hunt · View Comments
Laptops are becoming as much of a necessity as cell phones and choosing the right one for you can be cumbersome. Choosing the most feasible laptop in fact depends upon personal preference and usage. If we look at the laptops on the market today, each extols their own traits.
However, the mainstream has the same attributes on average. Processors, chipsets, size of hard disk drives, DVD players, and a wireless interface are found on all laptops. Of course all the other standard features are also there too like network ports, USB ports, serial port, etc.
Right now it’s the Intel Duo Core processors that have taken the market by storm but there are multiple features you may want from your laptop. Some want to use their laptop for gaming so you’ll want high speed processors. Others want to listen to music while they are working and want high quality speakers. Still others require high quality graphics. Students want laptops that are lightweight as they have to be carried all over the campus. Elderly people also want lightweight computers. Some people want widescreen laptops.
The individual needs for laptops are so speckled that one single laptop cannot realize all the wants. Laptop makers are active in trying to add more attributes and make their laptops more versatile. Here it’s not only the American laptop makers that are in stiff competition, there are laptop manufacturers world wide. All are trying to achieve a sizable niche in the world of laptops.
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Get a Bag to Protect Your Laptop
March 6, 2009 by charlie reese · View Comments
I work with computers a lot, and as such, have two different laptops that I use on a daily basis in conjunction with my regular desktop PC. I use the laptops when I’m making presentations at client sites, when I’m traveling across the country, or when I simply want to get some work done while sitting in the local coffee shop for an hour. Because I carry this equipment around so much, it’s very important that I have a way to protect them from damage. I personally prefer using messenger laptop bags, and currently own several of them.
Shopping for messenger laptop bags is pretty straightforward, and depends more on personal taste than anything else. These products are usually made of nylon or other durable material designed to withstand years of regular wear and tear. In addition, there’s usually padding around the inside edges of the bag to protect your precious notebook from accidental drops, dings, and scratches. Those are the basics, but beyond that, messenger laptop bags tend to vary widely in terms of overall design and features.
One of the first things I look for beyond protective capabilities is storage space. When I’m out and about, I have to carry a lot of devices with me, so I need my messenger laptop bags to have plenty of pockets or pouches to accommodate my cell phone, PDA, MP3 player, mouse, pens, pencils, keys, and whatever else I feel like bringing along. If a bag doesn’t have enough extra pockets or storage space for my tastes, then all bets are off as far as I’m concerned!
However, other people feel that design is the most important component of messenger laptop bags, which is why I said it all comes down to personal preference. In the past when people wanted to lug around their laptops, they had to settle for ugly, bulky cases that pretty much came in one color (black). Thankfully, choices have expanded greatly over the years, so now you can find these products in just about any shape or color you desire.
The bottom line here is that there’s no reason to skimp on protection for laptops. Fashionable and functional messenger laptop bags are available for any budget, so go out and get one today!
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Netbooks: Extreme Value and Portability
February 16, 2009 by Jayson Lee · View Comments
Nowhere is the popularity of netbooks easier to spot than on Amazon.com. As of February 2009, viewing the top selling laptops on the online shopping giant’s website reveals that most of the five best selling laptops are netbook computers. Cost conscious computer shoppers have made netbooks an overwhelming success.
Perhaps you’re considering buying a netbook and would like to know more about them or maybe you’re curious as to why they have become such a major hit with consumers. The following is a brief overview of netbooks and a discussion of the factors that have led to their popularity.
A netbook is a newer kind of computer designed for maximum portability and ease of use. Netbooks are significantly smaller than traditional laptops and lack a conventional notebook’s speed and processing power. Netbooks typically run Windows XP Home or a version of Linux specifically tailored for the netbook.
Prices for netbook computers run from roughly $350 to about $500 at this time. Top selling netbooks presently include models from Acer, Asus, Samsung , Dell and HP. Most computer makers have, however, incorporated a netbook or a line of netbooks to their offerings in order to meet the swelling consumer demand.
While netbooks lack the computing power to run resource intensive applications directly on the netbook, WiFi
capability is a signature feature. This makes it quite possible to stay connected via email, use Internet based software and perform most standard computing operations albeit using a smaller display screen and keyboard. Netbooks are no replacement, however, for desktops or even most traditional laptops.
The popularity of netbook computers stems from their portability and affordability. Computer users wanting an inexpensive laptop that traveled well and was capable of fulfilling their basic needs were a segment of the market that had traditionally been underserved. Netbooks resonate with the user who doesn’t need the latest bells and whistles or the fastest processor and doesn’t want to have to pay for such.
Computer components are constantly in a state of getting faster, more powerful and often smaller. As the technology continues to evolve, consumers may soon see netbooks evolve as well. Future netbook computers may come equipped with more power and more robust features. Presently, netbooks provide an alternative for laptop buyers looking to save money and have mobile access to several useful features.
As price and ease of use are key factors for consumers wanting to purchase a laptop, the appeal of the netbook computer is simple to understand. While netbooks offer less flexibility and computing power, they ably address the needs of a segment of the market that desires portability and basic functionality. When technology improves and netbooks evolve in stride, the distinction between laptop and netbook may become less clear.
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December 2, 2008 by Nathan Jamieson · View Comments
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How To Fix A Slow PC Startup
September 4, 2008 by Michael Baker · View Comments
Is your computer slow to start up? Have you have seen your friend’s old computer running much faster than your new Pentium IV computer? If your computer has a Pentium IV processor and a well maintained Windows XP, then it will run very fast even with RAM as low as 128MB and a small CPU. If you feel that your computer is running slower than usual, then you can fix it with the help of software before going into the hardware.
Software may be at fault and not working properly for your slow working computer. There are many things going on side by side which should not have been working with 1s and 0s that you may not even be aware of.
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1. Remove the files that you no longer need such as temporary files in the computer, and remove the files from the recycle bin using system tools in “accessories” from the start menu.
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3. Defragment the hard disc so that any infected areas of the fragmented hard disc are removed.
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Laptop LCD Repair or Replacement
September 2, 2008 by Adrian Edwards · View Comments
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In the past it was very, very expensive to replace the LCD screen. So much so that it was more cost effective to just go ahead and replace the entire laptop. With the right resources however you can replace a LCD screen cheaply and effectively.
The major cost of a significant amount of laptops is the LCD screen, although that price is rapidly dropping. Replacement screens can cost from between $150 and $325. With only the largest, most extravagant screens costing significantly more.
Your first stop in buying your LCD screen would be to look in places like Ebay or Craigslist. They often have very reasonably priced used screens or parts computers for sale. Next, using google shopping you can search the many stores who offer replacement LCD’s.
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What you’ll find if you use a computer repair technician who has experience in laptop repairs, is that they’ll usually be able to complete the repair in an hour or less. Because each model is different, there are tens of thousands of variations of design and implementation, so your mileage may vary.
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