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    Future for espresso design?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mrniceguy, Feb 17, 2010.

  1. mrniceguy

    mrniceguy Notebook Consultant

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    Just wondering if there's any idea how long the bubbly Espresso imprint design will continue? Still deciding whether to pull the trigger on a laptop now though I don't like the finish (DV5t imprint was the best!) or wait for the next refresh, whenever that may be....

    Am I the only one that thinks it's a little too cute for a laptop? It's not like a drive a VW bug w/the daisy hubcaps or anything :p
     
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    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    I agree. It's too feminine. Hopefully that fad will end with the models that will come out this summer. Designs generally only last a year to year and a half. But with this massive recession, that might drag out two.

    HDX Dragon and DV5T (especially the bronze version) had the nicest imprint finish.
     
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    mrniceguy Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, I don't think they'll top the DV5t imprint....timeless....I tried to snag one for awhile but now prices on DV7s are close to what people are asking for them.
    I don't want to wait until the end of the year to see if a better looking DV6/7 version is coming-I guess I can always put a paper bag over it and just cutout the screen and keyboard parts :D

    I'm typing this on my '05 zv6130us so anything recent would be a step up. But even mine looks better than espresso...

    Jeremy
     
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    Vandyu Notebook Enthusiast

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    It makes no sense to me. HP at the very least should offer it as an extra expense option and let those of us who like a plain case or a symmetrical, fine imprint feel like we're carrying a real laptop. Which genius is coming up with these designs, anyway? Basic black works for me.
     
    Vandyu, Feb 18, 2010
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