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    Dell XPS Studio 16: Black or Merlot Red?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Qaenos, Oct 18, 2009.

  1. Qaenos

    Qaenos Notebook Consultant

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    I'm pretty sure I'm going to order this week...but I can't decide if I should get the black or the red. Opinions?
     
  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    My color choice would be Merlot Red, but that's just me :p :D

    I just like that color on lappy's, I don't know why....!!

    When you think of the SXPS 16...what color comes to your mind at first thought? ;)


    Cin...
     
  3. mattmjb0188

    mattmjb0188 Notebook Deity

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    I think Artic White looks the best :D something about it.
     
  4. nomoredell

    nomoredell Notebook Deity

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    black for sure, i have both the white and black version.
    on white one, the keyboard and bottom and even the edges of e2e cover are still of piano black, i think black lid goes well with the the theme of whole computer.
     
  5. entrance002

    entrance002 Notebook Consultant

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    Black has a traditional look. I would still have a tough choice tho. I got mine back in July when it was just black vs merlot red. I went with black b/c it has the sleek classic pro look.

    I would have liked the Red, too b/c it'd be something refreshing to look at sitting on my desk. also has class.

    Now that they have the White, I would have chosen White, even more refreshing yet!!! Macs have 'taken' the glossy white look, and for a Dell SXPS to have the glossy white is just like blowing the macs out of the water =P The only worry I may have with the white is the risk of the leather part of the white getting dirty.

    G'luck on choosing! They're all classy colors =)
     
  6. Qaenos

    Qaenos Notebook Consultant

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    Red. I told my girlfriend I was going to get red and she looked at it and said "that's a nice color, I would get that for myself, but you should get black because it's more manly". Black is a always a safe color but for me, red is risky. I might love it, but I could also see myself wishing I got black if it's "too loud" of a color and people comment on it, in a negative way.

    I guess I'm looking for feedback from other people before I buy it.
     
  7. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    HA~! Your GF has great *taste*! :) Black is a safe color, though!

    Get more feedback, and in the end..you will know what color *works for you* ;) :cool:


    Cin...