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    U36SD- black or white?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by taninanak, Dec 22, 2011.

  1. taninanak

    taninanak Newbie

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    Hi forum,

    decided to go for the u36sd.
    the only open question is: Black or white?

    i know that it is a matter of taste, but i dont have an option to see neither in "live", so i need an advice for that..

    what do you say?

    Thanks!!
     
    taninanak, Dec 22, 2011
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  2. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    I've got the black one, and it looks amazing, even better than a MBP, imo. I haven't seen the white one, but I can't imagine it looking better than the black one.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Dec 22, 2011
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  3. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    This may be a moot point if you're in North America - I don't believe that Asus NA imported any of the white U36 models.

    Else, using other folks' opinions on the look of a system to decide whether you might like it or not is tricky. Few around here have likely ever seen the white U36.

    If you were ever a fan of the white Macbooks, or the white Asus Eee models, then that color on the U36 might appeal to you. If you need to take it into a professional environment, avoid the white -- black is always the better course.
     
    ClearSkies, Dec 22, 2011
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  4. hanime

    hanime Notebook Evangelist

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    hanime, Dec 22, 2011
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    dasmoothride Notebook Geek

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    Man I wish the NA version of U36SD had a fingerprint scanner...
     
    dasmoothride, Dec 23, 2011
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    benlg Notebook Guru

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    I love my black one and black is always the safer bet. Havent seen the white one but I usually get sick of looking at white/silver (or two tone) after awhile.
     
    benlg, Dec 23, 2011
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  7. taninanak

    taninanak Newbie

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    thank you for the replies!
    after many thought i got the white one.
    apparently there is a single advantage for the white (i must admit that i figured that out only after the purchase): it does not need a backlit keyboard! the key perfectly seem at night!

    i have 2 issues with it by now:

    1. the wireless connection to my linksys router is kinda weak (it keeps disconected)
    2. the touch pad not really responsive.

    ideas?
     
    taninanak, Dec 25, 2011
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  8. hanime

    hanime Notebook Evangelist

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    There's also a silver/white version too. :p
     
    hanime, Dec 25, 2011
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  9. dasmoothride

    dasmoothride Notebook Geek

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    1. Upgrade the stock wifi card. I upgraded mine with Intel Advanced N 6230 which I bought from provantage.

    2. Install Bios Version 206. be very careful in updating your bios. My bios update failed on mine so I'm U36-less right now.
     
    dasmoothride, Dec 25, 2011
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