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    Dell Studio 1555 - No Jet Black Colour with Matte Finish

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by MrL33T, Aug 15, 2009.

  1. MrL33T

    MrL33T Newbie

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    I was so looking forward to buying a Dell Studio 1555 in a Jet Black Colour with Matte Finish. But only the Black Chainlink is available. I personally think that the Black Chainlink is UGLY. I think im gonna cry... Lol



    Maybe I should just go for the Inspiron 15...
    What do you guys think? :D
     
    MrL33T, Aug 15, 2009
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  2. huntersvk

    huntersvk Notebook Guru

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    jet black is available only in some countries..
     
    huntersvk, Aug 15, 2009
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  3. lzrsfa

    lzrsfa Notebook Consultant

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    This is my dilemma also. I'm guessing it's cheaper to produce the glossy finish which is why so many manufacturers are going with it, but it's a huge turnoff to me.
     
    lzrsfa, Aug 15, 2009
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  4. nklive

    nklive Notebook Evangelist

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    It is a tragedy...... :err:

    Sorry but I prefer the glossy finish, it looks much more expensive. The matte finish reminds me some low quality brand laptops such as Advent and Packard Bell.
     
    nklive, Aug 15, 2009
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  5. Sharpnd

    Sharpnd Notebook Guru

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    Completely agree regarding black chainlink. I ordered my laptop thinking chainlink was a type of black, had to cancel the order. I went with midnight blue. It's a shame they don't offer jetblack.

    Link to pictures of black chainlink
     
    Sharpnd, Aug 15, 2009
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  6. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    Advent, low quality? I have an old Advent 9215 that still runs and has absolutely no damage except a few shiny keys on the keyboard where I've used it so much. I would actually say that Advent feels more sturdy than a Studio I was playing with in a retail outlet today.

    In comparison to that Advent, my previous Sony had it's optical device replaced due to wear, a new keyboard fitted (because it broke) and a replacement battery ordered after only a year and a half.

    They are budget, but that doesn't always mean low quality. Sometimes you pay your budget money but come out on top, even with a lesser known brand.
     
    Fragilexx, Aug 15, 2009
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