Rumour Mill Suggests Dell Latitude Z Series to be Macbook Pro Killer
The Internet rumour mill is currently on overdrive with talk of Dell launching an Apple Macbook Pro killer in the form of the Dell Latitude Z laptop. Rumours are unsubstantiated at this moment but message boards are alive with talk of a new Dell laptop which will follow in the footsteps of the Dell Adamo notebook by being ultra thin, but will have a little more under the hood for more serious small business computer users.
The saying goes there is no smoke without fire and Dell’s move towards more stylised laptops suggests a Macbook Pro equivalent would be a logical step in their continued battle for PC dominance. Varying reports suggest the Dell Latitude Z series will be about a half an inch thick with a 16″ widescreen HD.
We’re trying to grill our contacts at Dell but so far they’ve given us nothing but rest assured we will report right here as soon as we get an affirmative or negative as to whether the Dell Latitude Z will be a ground breaking PC laptop or Internet message board hoax?
Dell Adamo Laptop Review
We at Computers AU were delighted when Dell’s PR department sent us an Adamo to review. Our first impressions of the Dell Adamo (Pearl / DESIRE model) were that we hoped the actual product was as impressive as the box and slick presentational case. Luckily, upon removing it from its ‘floating effect’ packaging we were not disappointed, it was immediately apparent that this is one sexy beast with full marks in terms of the design aesthetic – check out the pictures below! Anybody who’s familiar with Latin (erm, no thought not..) will know that the word Adamo means ‘to fall in love’ and whilst nobody in the office was seen (at least in public) to consummate their affection we were definitely all smitten. Holding its cold aluminum chassis it was evident that this was definitely not your run of the mill Dell laptop.
The first thing I’d say is that the build quality of this machine is equal to pretty much anything we have laid our hands on. The precise attention to detail and engineering is quite obviously the crux of the Adamo range and there is no doubt that it is to be put in to the ring with other notable high end ultra light players – particularly the MacBook Air which I’d say that Adamo just shades in terms of both its style and visual impact. The rest comes down to application and practicality for the discerning buyer so we’ve given it a thorough road test to help you decide on the pros and cons before you buy.
The price tag on the Adamo from Dell Australia starts from $3,799 and puts it in that category that focuses on users seeking refinement and highly stylised design quality as well as portability and Dell have most definitely produced a top quality product that enters them as a new player in this distinct market.
Dell Adamo Laptop Pros :
- Portability – For on-the-go users this is an away from the office solution that offers pretty much everything you need – robustness, practical size and weight, lengthy battery uptime, connectivity, speed and reliability, it fits the bill 100%. It has the hardware to handle higher demanding tasks with ease. 9/10
- Engineering - Looks awesome, feels solid and is easy to gain access to the innards of this machine. From a technician’s point of view, screwless entry to the entire underside of the chassis is a credit to the designers at Dell. The tidy layout also means it’s a breeze to install mini PCI add-on’s or, possibly when technology and price permits, a larger hard drive. 10/10
- Robustness – The build feels so solid that you could feel as comfortable using this on a dusty red mine site as you would reclining on an automated massage chair in your business lounge or simply on your desk. 8/10
- Ease of Use - The layout of the external ports is very well placed to ensure minimal interference during practical use. eSATA and USB ports aplenty should satisfy most users. The 13.4″ 16:9 HD edge to edge glass screen is delightful to look at from every angle. The brushed aluminum backing looks nice and gives the screen a robust feeling. 8/10
- Value For Money - The backlit keyboard is something that these days should be a standard on all laptops and the key touch feels robust and like that of the dials and buttons inside a luxury car – refined and high quality. In fact we’d say that the screen is delightful to look at (not a superlative that we’d normally use lightly!) and again it looks and feels robust yet delicate like the whole machine. Definitely worth every cent – 9/10
- Practicality – The most common real world uses of the Adamo are for browsing, email and standard applications – these were without disappointment and speed was no issue. 8/10
Like all computers, there are aspects of the Dell Adamo which can be improved and we’d like to see Dell address them on future releases within the Adamo range.
Dell Adamo Laptop Cons:
- Upgrades - Upgrading the Adamo is not possible with the current hardware configuration as RAM is soldered to the motherboard. Choose your Adamo configuration carefully based on your usage demands and this should ensure you don’t have any issues further down the line. 4/10
- Features – There is no optical drive and whilst this is easily overcome with the cheapness of flash based memory this may not suit all users. Additionally, graphics based users will find the hardware limiting in its capabilities e.g. users wanting to play games or use any CAD programs will have to shop elsewhere. The 128MB graphics of the Adamo is a bit of an anticlimax. Again choose carefully if this is a priority. 5/10
Overall we peg the Dell Adamo as a target market product for prospective buyers looking for a luxury laptop that is both practical and solid but ultimately a very impressive, uber-sexy and stylish piece of kit (now all we need to do is convince them to let us keep it!).
It’s certainly a great entry into this market segment and Dell can only impress more with further releases that improve on this as a foundation.
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Grab the Dell Deal of the Day on Studio Slim Desktop, Studio XPS 16 Laptop and 24″ Monitors
Dell Australia’s third Easter ‘Deal of the Day’ will be featuring money off vouchers for the Studio Slim Desktop, the Studio XPS 16 laptop, plus 10% off any 24inch widescreen HD monitor. These great savings are available for one day only, so do hurry to take advantage of these fantastic offers.
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$150 Off Dell Studio Slim Desktop
The Dell Studio Slim Desktop is available with $150 off when ordering online using the coupon code S210403AU and features cutting edge design that can be completely customised to fit your needs :
Key Features :
- Full media center for your entertainment needs
- Integrated Blu-ray Support and TV tuner
- Sophisticated, slim physique can fit anywhere
$200 Off Dell Studio XPS 16 Laptop
The Dell Studio XPS 16 Laptop is also available with $200 off when ordering online using the coupon code S540106AU and features :
- Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 Processor
- Windows Vista
- 320GB Hard drive
- 4GB Memory
- 13.3inch Widescreen Display
- Built in webcam
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Graphics Card
- 8x DVD/RW Combo drive
- 2.0MP Webcam
- 1 Year XPS Premier Service
10% Off 24″Dell Widescreen HD Monitors
Whilst a choice of 3 different Dell 24inch widescreen HD monitors are available with 10% off when ordering online today only.
These offers are available today and today only, so do hurry if you fancy picking up an absolute bargain. If there’s nothing you fancy here, make sure you come back to the website tomorrow to see the latest ‘Deals of the Day’ from Dell Australia.
Save $$$’s with Dell Days of Deals
Dell Australia has a fantastic selection of different money saving deals available this week. Every day, big discounts will be available on a whole host of laptops, desktops and monitors from across the Dell range.
Each deal with be available for one day, and one day only, so if you see something you’ve always wanted at a price that’s right, get involved, it won’t be there tomorrow!
Keep checking our website daily to find out the latest news on the deals, you never know, Dell could have exactly what you’re looking for at a price that’s right.
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Great Daily Easter Deals With Dell Australia
Dell Australia has a fantastic selection of different money saving deals available this week. Every day, big discounts will be available on a whole host of laptops, desktops and monitors from across the Dell range.
Each deal with be available for one day, and one day only, so if you see something you’ve always wanted at a price that’s right, get involved, it won’t be there tomorrow!
Keep checking our website daily to find out the latest news on the deals, you never know, Dell could have exactly what you’re looking for at a price that’s right.
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Up to 20% Off with Dell Small Business – Offer Ends Thursday 26th March 2009
Dell Australia is slashing prices across the board on an amazing range of Vostro desktops and notebooks. From Tuesday 24th March till the end of Thursday 26th March, Dell will be offering up to 20% discount to all customers when ordering online.
Receive up to 20% off on all Dell Small Business Vostro laptop and desktop purchases when you spend at least $1,000. The discounts apply as follows -
- Get 10% off when you spend $1500 and above
- Get 20% off when you spend $2000 and above
The minimum purchase amount does not include the purchase of printers and/or monitors. But hurry, this great offer expires very soon, so get your skates on and grab yourself an absolute bargain.
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Up to $200 Off Dell Studio Laptops and Desktops – Offer Ends Thursday 26th March
Dell Australia is offering up to $200 off a whole host of fantastic Studio desktops and laptops starting Friday March 20th and ending Thursday March 26th 2009.
On Dell Studio laptops the cash discount deals start at $50 for the Studio 15 which also comes with a free USB laser mouse upgrade, all the way up to a whopping $200 off the superb Dell Studio 17 laptop, which also allows you to get a Dell V105 all in one printer for just $1!.
Savings on Dell Studio desktops include £50 off the Studio Slim, which also comes with free AX210 2.0 stereo speakers, all the way up to $200 off the fantastic top of the range Dell Studio desktop which is an absolute beast of a machine and can hold a whopping 8GB of memory!
So if your looking for a new home computer there’s never been a better time to buy. But do hurry, as these great money saving offers end next Thursday.
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Dell Adamo Super Thin Laptop to Launch in Australia this Month
The Dell Adamo, the world’s lightest notebook, will be available from Dell Australia later this month. With people quick to compare the Adamo with Apple’s Macbook Air, Dell are now building to cater for the real top end of the consumer market with this fantastic piece of engineering ingenuity. Reports suggest that it start shipping worldwide on 26 March.
The machine itself weighs in at a measly 1.81Kg with an aluminium chassis and full size back lit keyboard. The Adamo features a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with Centrino technology, Windows Vista Home Premium, plus up to 4GB RAM alongside a 128GB solid state drive.
Other features include:
- 1.3 megapixel webcam
- Integrated digital microphone
- Super-thin 13.4inch HD widescreen display
- Display port
- 3 USB ports
- Bluetooth 2.1
- Li-Polymer battery
Since the launch of the Apple Macbook Air, Dell has been working long and hard to offer a competitive machine for some time – it now appears they have it. The Adamo is sleek and stylish, yet with enough grunt under the hood to keep everyone happy.
More Money Saving Offers from Dell Australia Small Business
Dell Australia has some fantastic small business deals this month for consumers who are looking for a tailor made computer to easily integrate into their office space. These great money saving offers are only available when ordering online and all voucher codes will expire at the end of Wednesday 18th March 2009.
Current Dell Vostro Laptop Deals :
Vostro Laptops are great for small businesses and are highly configurable to fit all budgets and technical requirements. Check out the limited time offers below.
Dell Vostro 1710 Laptop – $400 Off
This great laptop is currently available with a massive $400 off when ordering online using the E Value Code S520231AU and features :
- Intel Core2 Duo processor T8300
- 4GB Memory
- 320GB hard Drive
- 17inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
- Genuine Windows Vista Business
- 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS Graphics Card
- 8X DVD Burner
- 1-Year Limited Next Business Day On-site Service
Dell Vostro 1310 Laptop – $150 Off
This fantastic laptop is currently available with $150 off when ordering online using the E Value Code S520230AU and features :
- Intel Core Duo processor T5670
- 4GB Memory
- 250GB Hard Drive
- Genuine Windows Vista Business
- 15.4inch WXGA Display with Anti-glare
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Card
- 8X max DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R
- 1 Year Limited Next Business Day On-site Service
Current Dell Vostro Desktop Deals
The Dell Vostro desktops are perfect for all small business, from one man teams working out of a home office, right up to businesses with 500 employees!
Dell Vostro 220 Desktop – $200 Off
This great desktop is currently available with $200 off when ordering online using the E Value Code S220233AU and features :
- Intel Core2 Duo processor E7400
- 4GB Memory
- 250GB Hard Drive
- Genuine Windows Vista Business
- 19inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 HD Graphics Card
- 16X DVD Burner
- 1 Year Limited Next Business Day On-site Service
Dell Vostro 420 Desktop – $200 Off
This fantastic desktop is currently available with $200 off when ordering online using the E Value Code S220210AU and features :
- Intel Quad Core Processor Q8200
- 2GB Memory
- 320GB Hard Drive
- Genuine Windows Vista Business
- 20inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
- 256MB ATI Radeon HD 3450 Graphics Card
- 16X DVD Burner
- 1 Year Limited Next Business Day On-site Service
All of these fantastic offers are available exclusively online with Dell Australia, but hurry, availability runs out at the end of Wednesday 18th March.
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Dell Australia Small Business Deals
Dell Australia has some fantastic small business deals this month for consumers who are looking for a tailor made computer to easily integrate into their office space. These great money saving offers are only available when ordering online and all voucher codes will expire at the end of Wednesday 18th March 2009.
Current deals include -
Dell Vostro 220s Desktop – Save $300
This great desktop is currently available with a massive $300 off when ordering online using the E Value Code S220230AU and features –
- Intel Core2 Duo processor E7400
- 4GB Memory
- 500GB hard Drive
- 22inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
- Genuine Windows Vista Business
- Integrated Intel Media Accelerator X4500 HD Graphics Card
- 16X DVD Burner
- 1-Year Limited Next Business Day On-site Service
Dell Vostro 1310 laptop – Free Memory Upgrade
This fantastic laptop is currently available with a free memory upgrade up to 4GB when ordering online using the E Value Code S520215AU and features –
- Intel Core2 Duo processor T8100
- 4GB Memory
- 250GB Hard Drive
- Genuine Windows Vista Business with Windows XP Professional
- 13.3inch WXGA Display with Anti-glare
- 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M Graphics Card
- 8X max DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R
- 1 Year Limited Next Business Day On-site Service
Dell 19inch Widescreen Monitor – $30 Off
This great widescreen monitor is currently available with $30 off when ordering online using the E Value Code S14E1909WAU and features –
- Twisted Nematic Panel
- 1440 x 900 Maximum Resolution
- 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
- 300 cd/m Brightness
- 160° / 160 Maximum Viewing Angle
- 3-Year Advanced Exchange Service
All three of these fantastic offers are available exclusively online, but hurry, availability runs out at the end of Wednesday 18th March 2009.
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