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    Vote : Titanium or Black ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by stranger_in_rain, Dec 20, 2005.

  1. stranger_in_rain

    stranger_in_rain Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    As IBM(Lenovo) is running a pool to see if people would love a Titanium machine or a Black one ...
    Results shows that Titanium fans are alil bit more than the ones that wants to keep heritage of Simple Black IBM machines ...
    :buyIBM:
    What do you think ? Explain why you like a black machine or a titanium one ?

    If you like. take part in IBM pool too :

    http://www.whichsideareyouon.com/
     
    stranger_in_rain, Dec 20, 2005
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  2. christio

    christio Notebook Enthusiast

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    titanium Its hard
     
    christio, Dec 20, 2005
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Brian, Dec 20, 2005
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  4. stranger_in_rain

    stranger_in_rain Notebook Enthusiast

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    I, myself voted for Black cause I think if the whoe apearance would be made smoother, it is much more beautiful to be built in black than silver ... plus an IBM is always an IBM, and IBM always look like similar ;) BLACK !
     
    stranger_in_rain, Dec 20, 2005
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  5. dr_st

    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    Black.

    Reasons:

    1) Traditional IBM look
    2) Titanium is heavier
    3) Titanium isn't really needed - magnesium or ABS plastic do just fine.
     
    dr_st, Dec 20, 2005
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  6. Andrew Baxter

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    that's awesome, i'm on the fence on that one, I voted Titanium just 'cause it's good to be different sometimes and it offers some extra protection. But I'm easily swayed back to believing black is just best, honestly I don't care too much.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Dec 20, 2005
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  7. vkyr

    vkyr Notebook Consultant

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    I believe the majority of long time conservative Thinkpad users will still go with the black display covers and those new to Thinkpads, or which used previously other notebooks, will be probably more attracted by the titanium covers. However, both variants are IMO good looking.

    Personally I would only choose the titanium cover, if it would indeed be approved to offer a better protection, be more resistant to scratches, fingerprint smearings etc.

    Since I'am actually not sure if the promised attributes for the titanium covers are more or less just marketing statements or overall fully true statements, I'll be more on the conservative side...

    ...so I would momentary (since in doubt) choose a full black model!
     
    vkyr, Dec 20, 2005
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  8. ExJxC

    ExJxC Notebook Consultant

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    I like titanium for the the extra protection. If looks were my main concern I would choose black. Plastic just does not cut it sometimes. The R series I am using gets ripples if the back is pushed on and already has had the screen replaced once.
     
    ExJxC, Dec 20, 2005
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  9. winklier

    winklier Notebook Enthusiast

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    black blacks cheaper why pay more??
     
    winklier, Dec 21, 2005
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  10. Yamaraj

    Yamaraj Notebook Enthusiast

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    Black, of course!
    Though it would be better if they offered the durability of Titanium in the color Black.
     
    Yamaraj, Dec 21, 2005
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  11. thePCxp

    thePCxp Notebook Guru

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    I vote for both black and titanium.
     
    thePCxp, Dec 22, 2005
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  12. Device

    Device Notebook Consultant

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    Black. If the entire lid was titanium it might have been nice, but as it is now it just looks like a plate thats been tacked on - very tacky imo.
     
    Device, Dec 22, 2005
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  13. SpacemanSpiff

    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    Can someone clear this up--are the black cover's magnesium ?

    I think titanium is overkill, but a reasonably solid metal cover is a good idea.
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Dec 22, 2005
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  14. stranger_in_rain

    stranger_in_rain Notebook Enthusiast

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    it depends on your series. R series are ABS Plastic. T series I think is magnesium ... Dont know about others ...
     
    stranger_in_rain, Dec 22, 2005
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  15. JiantBrane

    JiantBrane Notebook Evangelist

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    Personally, I'm rather annoyed by the complete absence of any photographs of either Z60 model in black and the fact that the only one I'm able to see in person is the titanium Z60T. The one I have on order is titanium, but I may well have made a different decision if I could see more pictures.

    Howie
     
    JiantBrane, Dec 22, 2005
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  16. Cerebral_mamba

    Cerebral_mamba Notebook Consultant

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    :) Thats very productive :D
     
    Cerebral_mamba, Dec 28, 2005
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