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What’s the best color?
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Zazoh
macrumors 68000
If you are on a white page there is sufficient light for those that need to see the keys. If you use dark mode or auto mode your results will vary.
Performa460
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Abydos
macrumors 6502
one of the times where being colorblind is a real advantage, what is this color thing of which you speak, you mean I have measure the spectrum of this thing, argh
MultiFinder17
macrumors 68030
I debated long hand hard between the silver and blush and ended up getting the silver. Classic and simple. But the blush is still tempting me, no lie. It's much more subtle than I thought it would be, which I like.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
Best color is a personal color, there is no best, just what you personally prefer.
Blue. But most Neo buyers are buying one of each color and then use them in rotation depending what color they feel like using that day. Saves on the wear and tear.
I have a blush, which is very pretty, but I originally wanted citrus--it's just sold out everywhere.
I wish they would have given more of a nod to the old bright "fruit" color lineup of the late 90s / early 2000s like tangerine, lime, strawberry, grape, etc.
I believe wholeheartedly that bright, fun colors would make the Neo fly off the shelves even more than they are now, especially for it being more of a student, entry-point laptop.
They nailed it with the price and the citrus color but I feel the rest of the colors are a bit too soft compared to that one bright. 🤷🏼♀️
I wish they would have given more of a nod to the old bright "fruit" color lineup of the late 90s / early 2000s like tangerine, lime, strawberry, grape, etc.
I believe wholeheartedly that bright, fun colors would make the Neo fly off the shelves even more than they are now, especially for it being more of a student, entry-point laptop.
They nailed it with the price and the citrus color but I feel the rest of the colors are a bit too soft compared to that one bright. 🤷🏼♀️
Technerd108
macrumors 68040
Couldn't agree more!
I wish they would bring back those fun colors again!!
Citrus is my favorite. Blush is also nice. Don't think you can go wrong with either.
Gengar
macrumors 65816
Citrus is the best choice, in my opinion. I'm glad Apple is bringing back loud, fun colors.
Populus
macrumors 604
For me, it is Silver. Not only is a classic that never dies, and the scratches will be less noticeable, but also it has the clearest keyboard, easily visible even with low light.
You can never go wrong with silver. Classic look. But I love the fun colors. I wish they made more. How about a purple, forest green, teal, orange? Etc. I love my citrus Neo and smile every time I go to open it.
Populus
macrumors 604
Wow, forest green… that would be quite amazing. And an orange one. And a red one. They could take some inspiration from the iMac colors…
StoneJack
macrumors 68040
I would probably wish for
1. Orange color
2. Black
3. Space grey
4. Lime green
It reminds me of color translucent plastic revolution started by Jobs and Ive, which brought colors and life to otherwise grey and dull world of HP, Dells and IBM. I have a hunch that Neo will spearhead another revolution in computing under Cook.
1. Orange color
2. Black
3. Space grey
4. Lime green
It reminds me of color translucent plastic revolution started by Jobs and Ive, which brought colors and life to otherwise grey and dull world of HP, Dells and IBM. I have a hunch that Neo will spearhead another revolution in computing under Cook.
Since there is no backlit keyboard, silver is the best color.
Bingo. Returned my indigo for the silver for this very reason.
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Purrific
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I have a Blush Neo and my other half has a Citrus Neo. I love my Blush but the Citrus is just dazzling - I love it. I imagine Apple is testing the waters with these colors, and hopefully will introduce new colors for Neo 2 now they know how popular they are. Blush changes with the light - it mostly looks quite lilacy to me at home - which is gorgeous and quite subtle.
The Idigo changes color depending on the ambient light. It looks black in low light. The only complaint I have is I wish they would haves a more contrasting color for the letters on the keyboard.
Purrific
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Yes, I think the Indigo looks very classy, and I agree it would be better if the keys were lighter in color, like on the other Neos.
The keyboard is replaceable. I think the replacement is around $140 from Apple.
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I don't know if you're required to replace a keyboard with one of the same color. If mix and match works, I'd like to see a white or citrus keyboard in an indigo case, or indigo keyboard in a citrus case. Blush KB in indigo case would also look nice.
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I don't know if you're required to replace a keyboard with one of the same color. If mix and match works, I'd like to see a white or citrus keyboard in an indigo case, or indigo keyboard in a citrus case. Blush KB in indigo case would also look nice.