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    SZ680: Silver or black keyboard

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Nysul, Sep 18, 2007.

  1. Nysul

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    I've been debated between the dell m1330 and sony sz680/660 and, due to price, I've finally settled on the sony, even thought I like the HDMI output of the dell. Anyways, the sony has two options for a keyboard, silver or black. The black is nice since the 680/660 is all black, but I'm wondering if the silver is slightly easier to see when it is dark. Any thoughts on if the black is more aesthetically pleasing, or if the silver would be more readable? Thanks!

    Edit: also I am wondering about that god-awful antennae that sticks out. Is that only in wireless wide area network models? I don't plan on using WWAN and would prefer the antennae not to be there.
     
    Nysul, Sep 18, 2007
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  2. shalimar

    shalimar Notebook Consultant

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    It is not easier to see. Go all black.
     
    shalimar, Sep 18, 2007
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  3. Phil

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    Black all the way man.
     
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    My SZ680 came without.
     
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    black -- i have no antenna as well on my sz680
     
    ng12345, Sep 18, 2007
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    snoballz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Stealth black.

    The antenna is only on the WWAN models. It actually isn’t terribly noticeable when it’s folded down and resting on the keyboard.

    :cool:
     
    snoballz, Sep 18, 2007
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    Thanks everyone, glad I didn't order the silver.
     
    Nysul, Sep 18, 2007
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