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    Nebula Red or Stealth Black

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by sskyler80, Oct 27, 2012.

  1. sskyler80

    sskyler80 Notebook Geek

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    Which one do you think is better? I ordered the black but I might cancel it and get the red...it looks really good.
     
    sskyler80, Oct 27, 2012
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  2. CryoBolt

    CryoBolt Notebook Consultant

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    It is really just preference. You can't go wrong either way.
     
    CryoBolt, Oct 28, 2012
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  3. CheezWiz

    CheezWiz Notebook Guru

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    Do you want to be a Sheldon or a Howard?
     
    CheezWiz, Oct 28, 2012
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  4. Speedv1

    Speedv1 Newbie

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    I was told that the Nebula Red was adding a few days on because of demand but according to the website it isn't currently - so it's completely your choice!
     
    Speedv1, Oct 28, 2012
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  5. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    black!!! I might have just a slight bias though. :D
     
    bigtonyman, Oct 28, 2012
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  6. rjtnag

    rjtnag Notebook Evangelist

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    it all gets down to personal preference
    nobody can help you on that!

    your choice will be the best choice for you! :D
     
    rjtnag, Oct 28, 2012
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  7. sskyler80

    sskyler80 Notebook Geek

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    I never realized that deciding between two colors would be so difficult! Alright black it is.
     
    sskyler80, Oct 28, 2012
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  8. martin541

    martin541 Notebook Consultant

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    lol yep its a pretty tough choice i personally went with the red but that's just me
     
    martin541, Oct 28, 2012
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  9. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    I had a couple M17xR3s and they were always Black so this time i opted for Red and other then the huge scratch on the lid Dell wont fix i really enjoy the color alot. It has a metallic shine to it in certain light and its one of those colors that pictures cannot do justice. This soft touch material is very different then M17xR1/R2 M18x Aluminum chassis since its just plastic so the red has more character for just being plastic.

    The black soft touch is an ultra dust/fingerprint magnet as well which was my only real gripe since i generally prefer black overall. When its clean untouched its a beauty though like all black things :).

    In the end they are both good choices and not something you would be disappointed with no matter matter the direction you pick.
     
    Quadzilla, Oct 28, 2012
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  10. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    I love the red...had to many black in the past...needed a change.
     
    homank76, Oct 28, 2012
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  11. GTRagnarok

    GTRagnarok Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess once you go black, you CAN go back.
     
    GTRagnarok, Oct 28, 2012
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