Dell Adamo XPS review: first look

The full-sized aluminium keypad was comfortable to type on however it did feel a little cramped with the trackpad positioned just a mite too close to the keys. We imagine this could present the opportunity for some accidental slips, particularly if you're a speed typer.

The screen, coming in at 13.4in with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels, is no less than stunning. Running Windows 7 Home Premium, the programs are responsive when springing into action and look superb on screen. So lovely in fact, we weren't the only ones drawn in, an increasing crowd on the shop floor seemed equally as impressed as we were.

Here is the problem though, it will set you back £1,750. One look at this price tag gave us, and the surrounding throng, a minor heart attack and saw customers dragging their eager teenagers away praying it wouldn’t turn up on the Christmas list to Santa this year.

It ticked the boxes of beautiful, responsive and ultra-portable without question but it will still leave a hefty dent in your pocket or your company's budget.

We're certainly keen to get our hands on another one for a full review where we can test out its battery life promises and other features and then we'll be able to make a judgement on whether it really is value for money or just an over priced piece of well intentioned eye candy.