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    Would like some opinions on my Adamo purchase...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by SaosinEngaged, Feb 23, 2010.

  1. SaosinEngaged

    SaosinEngaged Notebook Evangelist

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    As you can see from my sig, I've spent a sizable chunk of change on computers the past few months. This is because I have a very mobile lifestyle and Ebayed all my aging systems (Macbook, old Desktop to make room for M17X, and ul30VT because of terrible build quality).

    I needed a primary rig, which is my m17x because I'm a pretty serious gamer, a portable gaming rig, the m11x for obvious reasons, and then a business/school laptop.

    I decided on the Adamo because of the insanely good build quality, backlit keyboard, and decent battery life.

    My question is, I went with the Admire version, with the SU9400 and only 2GB RAM, etc: Am I missing out on not forking over the extra, nearly 1grand, for the Desire version? I figured the difference in processor speed between the SU9300 and SL9600 would be negated by a definite hit to battery life (The SU draws 10 vs 17 from the SL). Also, I don't need the extra SSD space, so that's wasted money. The only thing I'm missing is the extra 2GB RAM. 2GB seems low, can I add 2GB after I receive the unit myself? Or is this like a unibody MBP that I won't be able to open?

    Should I just pony up the extra cash and call tomorrow and change my order? Or, based off the fact this while primarily be for office/internet work, the Admire version should be enough?

    Again, the main reasons I didn't go for the Desire version was because I thought the SL processor would eat more battery (and Adamo battery life already isn't incredible, it's good, but not incredible), the extra SSD space is a waste of money for me (I have over 3TB of storage externally), so basically it seems I'd be spending nearly a grand for more RAM and better processor at the expense of battery life.

    Comments/opinions guys? :confused:
     
    SaosinEngaged, Feb 23, 2010
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  2. SaosinEngaged

    SaosinEngaged Notebook Evangelist

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    My post is kind of convoluted, sorry.

    Biggest question I'd like answered is if I can add, on my end, extra RAM at some point manually.
     
    SaosinEngaged, Feb 23, 2010
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    pardes3 Notebook Evangelist

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    no you cannot, memory is soldered on the mobo.
     
    pardes3, Feb 23, 2010
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    That is unfortunate.
     
    Wes of StarArmy, Feb 25, 2010
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    pardes3 is correct unfortunately. There are no customer replaceable items on this particular system and only 2GB and 4GB memory configurations from the factory.

    The Adamo is a nice system. It is an ultraportable system, and as long as you respect the shortcomings of the product range, it works very well. I have gotten the opportunity to play with one on a few occasions.

    The Latitude Z600 is the same way for memory. The wireless dock and charging stand are pretty cool for that system, however.
     
    jason1214, Feb 25, 2010
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