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    Nebula Red....

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by xtravbx, May 1, 2011.

  1. xtravbx

    xtravbx Notebook Evangelist

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    Is damn sexy, wow!

    I ordered it just because I always have black or silver laptops. So on a whim I gave it a whirl.

    Love the looks ! Deep red, not gaudy. Really slick little machine, especially in this color.
     
    xtravbx, May 1, 2011
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  2. Mackan

    Mackan Notebook Evangelist

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    It's nice with some different colors. While red is tempting, an uncertainty sneaks upon that I might not feel comfortable with it in the long run. Black is always the safe choice. Good luck with your Nebula Red! :)
     
    Mackan, May 1, 2011
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  3. sabricaze

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    Indeed; red colors do get tiring pretty quickly. I went black just for that reason as well.
     
    sabricaze, May 1, 2011
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  4. mdsniper7

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    nah the aw red is ugly and red is my fav color, also if u ever sell it more people like black.
     
    mdsniper7, May 1, 2011
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  5. xtravbx

    xtravbx Notebook Evangelist

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    If you haven't seen it in person, you can't knock it.

    I'm really surprised at how much I like it.
     
    xtravbx, May 1, 2011
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  6. Ride The Solar Winds

    Ride The Solar Winds Notebook Geek

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    I envy you R3 owners for Nebula Red more than anything.

    Anyone who does not think it looks incredible has not seen it in person. An exceptionally classy colour (and I am not a fan of red).
     
    Ride The Solar Winds, May 1, 2011
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  7. bigun08

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    I have the red just to be different.. but I will say this soft touch worries me.. It feels like it will scratch off in a heart beat.. I have had the black (R1) the Lunar shadow (R2) and now the Red (R3) and red is the nicest as far as not being a finger print magnet.. But is really a different look for a laptop.. nice
     
    bigun08, May 1, 2011
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  8. Benchmade 42

    Benchmade 42 Titanium

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    Red is nice. My last car was red. But there is something about red that is not soothing and it shouts aggresive (Bloods) and it doesn't go well with diff colors compared to black. I mean Nebula red and blue lights just doesn't go together unless you have no sense of style.

    Red and Black is sexy though so if you want to be red/black always then nebula red is tight. But black will go w/ any color. e.g. Black/Green, Black/Red, Black/Blue etc..
     
    Benchmade 42, May 2, 2011
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  9. Bigs

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    And of course it goes faster because it's red... :p
     
    Bigs, May 2, 2011
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  10. martinroshak

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    I will be getting red finish with my next m11x, although I'll be waiting until the r4.
     
    martinroshak, May 2, 2011
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  11. Iceman82

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    ... and if red is not an option for the R4, then what?

    I like red, I'm planning on getting mine in red :)
     
    Iceman82, May 2, 2011
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  12. mohaa7

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    I like red too but I have a feeling that in the long run, I will want to have stealth black back.
    From my opinion, I think Alienware M11x is best suitable with the color black.
    I am sure that some of my friends might tell me that it looks girlish if I happen to get nebula red.

    No offence to those who love nebula red !
     
    mohaa7, May 2, 2011
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  13. xtravbx

    xtravbx Notebook Evangelist

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    This red doesn't shout RED at you, which is what I was afraid of.

    It has a hint of grey mixed in, it's dark. And because of the soft-touch it's not glossy.

    I was very very pleasantly surprised.
     
    xtravbx, May 2, 2011
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  14. froogle

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    I want Red cos that's what Sheldon's got.
     
    froogle, May 2, 2011
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  15. AlienTroll

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    Black suits the machine more IMO. But the Special Edition Nebula looks awesome!
     
    AlienTroll, May 3, 2011
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