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    Vaio SR Colors

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Qeuqeu, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. Qeuqeu

    Qeuqeu Notebook Consultant

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    So, what colors do you guys prefer on the Vaio SR?

    -Classic Black
    -Alpine White
    -Titanium Gray
    -Glossy Pink
    -Champaign Gold

    If you guys can, link/post new or old pics here so it can be people decide. :)
     
    Qeuqeu, Jun 30, 2009
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  2. grenwar

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    Can't go wrong with the original classic black! I just picked that for my SR CTO. Its simple and is not "loud" if you know what I mean. Titanium Gray would be my second choice as they both look very professional and clean.
     
    grenwar, Jun 30, 2009
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  3. Qeuqeu

    Qeuqeu Notebook Consultant

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    No inputs on the ligher colors like white? =D
     
    Qeuqeu, Jun 30, 2009
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    I have the Vaio SR Black. I don't like it much though since a lot of the paint has worn off and the colors kind of look wierd.

    Thus, I would probably prefer white, but i have never seen a white Vaio notebook with my own eyes live, only in pictures on the web.
     
    blazeboy84, Jul 1, 2009
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  6. mattedmunds

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    Do you have any pictures of the "worn off" black? I would think the white would look far worse when it eventually wears. Not to mention the dirt and grime magnet it's going to be.
     
    mattedmunds, Jul 1, 2009
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  7. grenwar

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    Yeah I believe the white would be worse off for long period of use. Faded colors, grime and dirt.

    But it IS a very attractive color!
     
    grenwar, Jul 1, 2009
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  8. mattedmunds

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    White is very attractive. I have a white audi and it looks awesome when it's clean. But when it's dirty, forget about it! It looks awful. Same goes for electronics. The white iphones look decent because they're shiny and polished. The matte-like white surface on the SR 4xx will likely need pampering to keep that 'new in box' appearance.

    I think HTC is onto something by coating their new white Hero with Teflon. Hopefully other manufacturers will follow suit on light-colored devices: http://gizmodo.com/5302637/htc-heros-teflon-coating-makes-the-iphone-feel-like-junk
     
    mattedmunds, Jul 1, 2009
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  9. Rad_0909

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    I'd go with Classic Black or Titanium Gray.

    Personally, I think the images posted on a manufacturer's website are never accurate. They are too Photoshopped.

    If you want a real-world photo, try Flickr (ignore all images from Sony Electronics), or simply a review site like this one :)
     
    Rad_0909, Jul 1, 2009
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  10. Qeuqeu

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    Never a fan of silver palmrests =[
     
    Qeuqeu, Jul 1, 2009
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  11. foosa123

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    Mine is black
     
    foosa123, Jul 1, 2009
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  12. Miyabi

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    black gets my vote. simply, its look professional :)
     
    Miyabi, Jul 1, 2009
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  13. jimmyb

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    A dark burgundy like the samsung x460 would be interesting. for now i prefer black
     
    jimmyb, Jul 1, 2009
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  14. Qeuqeu

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    I always thought titanium gray was a popular color too. =D
     
    Qeuqeu, Jul 1, 2009
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    When I saw these in the store, they only had the Classic Black, Glossy Pink and
    Champagne Gold. I was so excited when I saw that they also had Alpine white, because I love the white in the NW series but not the design. Has anyone seen the alpine white and if so, is it also white on the keyboard part, or silver like in some of the other colors? If it is all white, I am def getting that one!
     
    bellavida, Jul 4, 2009
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  16. Lvivkse

    Lvivkse My username is a typo

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    this.

    i was about to make the same post!
     
    Lvivkse, Jul 12, 2009
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  17. lowteckh

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    It looks like the white is only white for the lid and silver for the rest... not exactly a white notebook.

    I'm on the fence between the gray and black and can't make the decision without more pics (if anyone has some pls pls pls post!). The report on the black rubbing off is worrisome and don't know how a full black notebook would compliment or clash with my desk, so I dunno now :(

    Stupid Sony, always making purchase decisions harder with lack of pics.
     
    lowteckh, Jul 12, 2009
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  18. Lvivkse

    Lvivkse My username is a typo

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    black rubbing off? *looks at his black SR* ...uhh...what?
     
    Lvivkse, Jul 13, 2009
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    Wash your hands with soap so the grease/oils don't wear out keys as fast.
     
    grenwar, Jul 13, 2009
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  20. thepreacha619

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    I think that the grey with black keys looks good. Kind of thinking twice about the black with black keys. idk though.
     
    thepreacha619, Jul 13, 2009
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  21. Jennifer_Nguyen

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    I love the white one. I do hate that it will get dirty, though. :/
     
    Jennifer_Nguyen, Jul 13, 2009
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  22. neologic

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    I saw the Champagne Gold at a SonyStyle store, and liked the way the keyboard was silver/grey-ish with the keys colored white. It looked different, and I liked it.
     
    neologic, Jul 14, 2009
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    Yes! I like the black keys on silver. Not so sure about the black on black.

    Can anyone confirm that on the 490 the keys on the silver are black? And on the black, are the keys the same colour? Thanks a lot!
     
    hitek0007, Jul 15, 2009
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  24. grenwar

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    Yes the keys on the silver are black and for the black sr, the keys are a darker black.
     
    grenwar, Jul 16, 2009
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  25. Lvivkse

    Lvivkse My username is a typo

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    Lvivkse, Aug 9, 2009
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  26. chong67

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    Once you go black, you will never go back.

    So I choose black.

    Partly to hide my dirt.

    My 2nd choice is the gold color. It really look nice.
     
    chong67, Aug 9, 2009
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  27. xprohx

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    You can't go wrong with a classic black color.
     
    xprohx, Aug 10, 2009
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  28. Tajam

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    that black at sonystyle looks really nice, but why do I have a feeling its not like that. more greyish?
     
    Tajam, Aug 10, 2009
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  29. Petrovic

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    get glossy pink lols
     
    Petrovic, Aug 10, 2009
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  30. retrop

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    I struggled with this decision. Thought the gold would look nice until I went to a Sony Style store and saw it. Too light a color and I didn't like the white keyboard. I know you can't go wrong with black but my Titanium Gray should be here tomorrow. Interestingly enough, it was the only color they did not have on display in the store.
     
    retrop, Aug 10, 2009
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  31. zimbros12

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    I would say B L A C K
     
    zimbros12, Aug 11, 2009
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    Got the Titanium Gray yesterday. Nice color. I like it.
     
    retrop, Aug 12, 2009
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    Does anyone actually have the WHITE one? I want to see it, without photoshop... There is only some pictures of white SR, but with black keys, so it is not the true "alpine white" colored SR.
     
    blazeboy84, Aug 16, 2009
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  34. ductrung3993

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    The one that you are talking about is titanium grey :D

    And for me, I owned a black one but sometimes I want it too be titanium grey and if I owned a grey one, I may prefer it to be black sometimes too hehe :p
     
    ductrung3993, Aug 17, 2009
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  35. blazeboy84

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    blazeboy84, Aug 17, 2009
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    The one that they reviewed is a titanium grey one :D In "alpine white", the keys are white too
     
    ductrung3993, Aug 18, 2009
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