Poll- what color is your Studio 15/17? + discussion of colors available and thoughts/suggestions....

What color is your DELL Studio 15/17? What other colors, if any, did you also consider? What color, pattern or trim options would you like to see offered on the Studio notebooks?

 

My Studio 15 is Midnight Blue, but I also considered Jet Black. I bought mine from DELL Outlet, so I would have been content with either color.

I also have a little confession to make- I LOVE the Plum Purple and seriously considered getting my Studio 15 in that color! Although I find the color visually appealing, I don't care for the name- Plum Purple sounds so flat. Wouldn't "Aubergine" sound more interesting, not to mention sounding classier! The same is true for the Spring Green color option- wouldn't it sound, and look, far more appealing as "Chartreuse"?

I question the wisdom of offering so many of the same colors from the Inspiron 1525 on the Dell Studios. The only solid color options currently available on teh Inspiron 1525 that haven't shown up on the option list for either Studio are Espresso Brown and Sunshine Yellow. Given the Studio's position above the Inspiron models, creating unique colors and patterns for Studio models only would've been a smart move! Colors like Tangerine Orange and Flamingo Pink seem too flashy for the otherswise understated, but tasteful, Studio notebooks.

When the Studio was first introduced, I actually thought Dell would offer unique color/design options that would seamlessly integrate with and complement the Studio's design. They actually did exactly that by offering a Graphite Gray exterior (the color of the wrist rest, touch pad and the trim on the inside edge of the display screen) with a choice of Black, Blue, Pink or Red Trim. The constrasting trim color was only used on the three visible sides/edges of the lid/display- just a splash of color as an accent.

For unknown reasons, Dell recently stopped offering the Graphite Gray with accent trim color! Reviewers and consumers alike have been puzzled by the asymmetrical "squiggly" lines molded into the wrist rest and touchpad of all Studio notebooks, regardless of exterior color. In one review, it was compared to a water spill and another reviewer initially thought the unit was scratched and/or damaged! The Graphite Gray models had this strange pattern covering the lid as well, which might explain why it has been discontinued. Sadly, it's one of those design ideas that seemed cool in conceptual form, but didn't translate nearly as well into reality.

I'd like to see the Studio offered in deep, elemental tones such as Charcoal Gray, Brick Red, Slate Silver/Gray, Bronze and Titanium. Even Ocean Blue could have possibilities. The Graphite Gray (sans 'squiggles') should make a return as well and be offered with black, nickel and bronze accents...

I'll quit ranting for now. I just think that Dell Studio models have a LOT of untapped potential and get pushed aside for the lastest shiny object that appears! Until Dell decides to market them more effectively and aggressively, we can all revel in the knowledge that we got MORE for substantially LESS than what the other guys are peddling. AND we don't need multiple polishing cloths and a lifetime supply of Stainless Steel Polish to make our notebooks presentable.....Dell gets some major points for steering clear of glossy black finishes and chrome-like materials that are impossible to keep clean. I love my DELL!

 

I got black b/c I thought it looked the coolest and most professional for the presentation setting

I love my choice, and my studio 15 is gorgeous

 

i got the Tangerine Orange and love it. if i could not have got that one would have got the Midnight Blue on my S17.

 

I got my studio 17 in the Ruby Red color, and it's ok, but I didnt know the covers were coated with a rubberized material. I'm not wild about that I would have preferred a solid glossy lid like the Gateways have, Gateway uses a glossy material that has the color all the way through the material so scratches are not a problem they buff right out. This rubbery stuff Dell used is very disappointing, and it's also very dull looking. I'd say the rubbery lid makes it easier to pick it up and hold on to it when it's closed, but the rubber coating is very tacky looking and it feels kinda cheap. Im sure that a scratch on this rubberized material is going to make a permanent mark if not even remove a portion of this coating, so I'd have to say handle with great care it doesnt look or feel very durable at all.

I think had I known it was a rubber coating I'd have gotten the 17" Gateway fully loaded instead. But I like this Dell, I'm not a Dell fan, I've never had a laptop until now and I've built 5 of my own personal PC's over the past 16 years. So I didnt know what to expect from Dell, other than some people I talked to who had them say they didnt have any trouble with them.


I thought about the Purple, or the Black, and I'm kinda wishing I picked the Purple instead because the Red is not as deep a red as the picture online looks. I was thinking it was more of a very deep red almost into the burgandy range but its not. I'd call it plain red myself.

One thing I do notice on my Studio 17 is that the fan runs and runs a lot, and I've checked the CPU temps and most of the time the temp is right around 36 degrees Celcius, and I dont think when the laptop is stone cold the fan should be coming on but mine does. I'll have to look into the Bios to see if there are any settings for this or if I need a softwary utility for the fan.

Outside of a fan running a lot I like the Dell, I'm glad I got the WLED screen, its almost always turned down to the lowest brightness setting which is very bright. Its also a lot easier on the eyes.

 

a silver macbook pro finish would be nice. or a different imprint design. i dont really like that topographical map thing

 

I got a Ruby Red and I like it very much. Though tangerine orange was on my list too, but finally decided on Red

 

Seaweed here, I love it! Check out my sig.

I am going to put higher-res photo's on tonight (I promise! - going on business so I'll have down-time in airport), will update my post.\

I considered Sea Sky and Bunch o' Surfers, but decided that Seaweed would age the best. The others would look dated, I think, in some time. Seaweed is a great piece of art. Especially on my huge 17'' lid.

As for laptop trim/colors, I would have liked to gotten the 'topo' design on my palmrests.

 

Ordered Studio 15, Ruby Red today!!!
Waiting for the arrival!!!

 

I have graphite with pink trim but I would rather have a silver macbook pro finish like qaz333 mentioned

 

i got the tangerine orange and i love it. if not this color i would have went with the seawood graphics

 

I'm very fond of my midnight blue studio 15, the colour isn't as bright as i was expecting, so my other choice would have been the orange, but this is different, but also pretty professional looking for when i do presentations at seminars.

On a side note, i like the material the lid is made of, it makes it easy to carry around, which i do a lot with my laptop. I don't know about scratching it, but my old VAIO had a few deep scratches in it, from my rings running across the plastic. Fingers crossed that happens again here!

 

I got mine in Jet Black, which is nice, but I wish I had gotten the red. Anyway, I'm going to buy a skin from Dell's skin site anyway with my gift card. Mahogany skin FTW. http://dell.skinit.com/

 

Jet black, link in sig has pics of a good few colours.
PM me if you have any more to add.

 

Mine is tangerine and upon arrival, I have no idea what I was thinking when I picked that color. I really like the spring green color.

 

I have jet black, but i love the "sea sky" cover

 

Graphite Gray with Black Trim. it was that or the midnight blue. some days i wish i got the blue other days im satisfied with the grey

 

Orange was my choice. Some days I wish I had gotten the sunset.

 

Orange, I could have waited a few months to get the new designs.....

 

Very Fun Poll! Thanks rafucho.

I've had an "interesting" year with Dell, that, on the up-side has allowed me to see several different color choices first-hand. Assuming that Midnight Blue is the same for an XPS 1530 that it'd be on a Studio 17, it's a fantastic color.

But, I picked Plum Purple for my first Studio 17. And, as I mentioned on another thread - it's a much more "classy" color than you might expect. It looked great (it's a shame the Studio's screen didn't).

As qaz333 kind of mentioned, Dell's topographical-imprint finish is a little, well, prominent. And because of that, for my soon-to-arrive second S17, I chose a graphite grey, "topo" top with black trim. I'm hoping the topo-grey of the lid will help tone-down the topo-grey of the palm rest - or at least make it looks like it belongs there.

It's not that I didn't like the topo-look, it's just that it was a bit jarring with it only being present on the palm rest.

 

I have the ruby red and love it. My second choice would have been the midnight blue I think.

It would have been interesting to see unusual colors such as brick, chocolate, forest green etc. Maybe they will do that in the future..

 

My Studio 17 is midnight blue, but to be honest I like most of the colour schemes, except for the pink one. I also love the seaweed version, but I'm afraid I would get bored with it in the end, so I chose a more neutral cover.

 

I like my Midnight Blue, but I think the Studio laptops should have their own unique colors (rather than sharing most with the Inspiron 1420 & 1525). Some of the colors offered are a bit too "Crayola" for my taste.

A deeper red (brick) and a dark green would be nice. Several variations/shades of taupe and gray could look great, too. It would help to differentiate the Studio from the Inspiron models in much the same way th the new Artist Edition/Design Studio designs do. I applaud the vast selection of artwork available on the new Studios, but many customers will still choose a solid color.

Dell has a few impressive designs on the the Business side that would look great on the consumer products, too. I really like the "Brushed Metal Black" on the Latitude E6400/E6500. The new Precision models have an almost futuristic looking metallic exterior with an interesting pattern, too. Even the XPS M1330/M1530 still look great to me! If/when those XPS models are retired, Dell would be wise not to discard the design. A modified XPS-look would be cool on the next-gen Inspiron models....