Dell Adamo XPS

Dell Adamo XPS review

The Dell Adamo XPS was released to great a fanfare a while back courtesy of its slim, high-end design. A year or so on and the laptop has crashed in price, making it a great option for those out to make a (reasonably) affordable style statement. Unfortunately, however, Dell has cut a few corners in the making of this concept machine. Dell has taken a unique approach in the design. To open the laptop you brush a finger over the edge of the lid which then unlocks it. As you lift the screen the keyboard folds out of a recess (flush to the panel) in which it's been parked. The action works well and feels good to use. When open, the keyboard hinge is located at the bottom of the screen, but actually sits high off your desk, causing a wedge-shaped empty space under the laptop. In theory, this should make it easier for air to cool the laptop from underneath, but the machine still got surprisingly hot. While the design is unique, it does look awkward, and not exactly aesthetically pleasing. Spacious keyboard Nevertheless, a benefit of this is the comfortable typing angle of the keyboard, which is generally excellent. The keys are nicely spread apart and have a succinct action that's a pleasure to use.