When you think of Italian superbike marques, you think of the colour red - a vigorous, powerful, thrusting hue. Yet Toshiba has chosen to deck its Ducati-themed Satellite U500 out in - dare we say it, slightly feminine - white.
Toshiba Satellite U500 Toshiba and Ducati: marque 'book pro?
You can understand why. When Acer …
"...for a machine with a superbike brand, we'd have like to have seen a real speed demon."
Maybe they've just rigged it so all the electronics stop working if the weather's a bit damp? You know, the other thing that Ducati are world-famous for?
The Acer is a 15" screen, the HP is a 15", the L450... that's right a 15" screen. Oh it's OK though because it's balanced out by just as useless data for the t110 and 1810TZ as they're both 11" screens. If I'm in the market to buy a 13" laptop (which I am), I don't need data for anything but a 13" screen!
a Duc should be ridiculously overpriced, attract either complete poseurs or insane people with balls of steel, and be ultra high maintenance in both time and treasure-but when you ride it both scare the bejeezus out of you and thrill like nothing else. And it should be both red and loud, just like a vocally appreciative supermodel nymphomaniacal girlfriend.
The only thing in common with a modern Duc here is the logo and the tendency to attract poseurs.
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Toshiba Satellite U500 Ducati Edition
When you think of Italian superbike marques, you think of the colour red - a vigorous, powerful, thrusting hue. Yet Toshiba has chosen to deck its Ducati-themed Satellite U500 out in - dare we say it, slightly feminine - white. Toshiba Satellite U500 Toshiba and Ducati: marque 'book pro? You can understand why. When Acer …
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Posted Tuesday 9th March 2010 19:41 GMT
TeeCee
Ah, but it's a Ducati. #
"...for a machine with a superbike brand, we'd have like to have seen a real speed demon."
Maybe they've just rigged it so all the electronics stop working if the weather's a bit damp? You know, the other thing that Ducati are world-famous for?
Posted Tuesday 9th March 2010 19:41 GMT
Anonymous Coward
Another useless comparison #
Why are reviews these days so completely useless?
The Acer is a 15" screen, the HP is a 15", the L450... that's right a 15" screen. Oh it's OK though because it's balanced out by just as useless data for the t110 and 1810TZ as they're both 11" screens. If I'm in the market to buy a 13" laptop (which I am), I don't need data for anything but a 13" screen!
Posted Tuesday 9th March 2010 23:33 GMT
Argus Tuft
pfft #
All real Ducati's are RED with rock hard seats ! What sort of Ducati is 'white' with 'soft touch leather'??
Posted Wednesday 10th March 2010 01:21 GMT
Sorry that handle is already taken.
Hmm #
You're right about the colour. It might have made more sense like this: http://www.google.com.au/images?q=ducati+tricolore
Posted Wednesday 10th March 2010 09:23 GMT
Anonymous Coward
I don't want one. #
Noisy as a Duc?
Posted Wednesday 10th March 2010 12:47 GMT
Anonymous Coward
How sad do you have to be ... #
... to base your laptop purchasing decision on having a motorcycle branding ?
I suppose somebody might choose a ducati laptop to emphasise they are a free spirit, a renegade, born to be wild etc.
But I'd just assume they were a bit of a cokc not even capable of being a sunday afternoon, fairweather middle aged biker.
Posted Wednesday 10th March 2010 19:29 GMT
Alpha2k6
what are they doing.. #
Looks a little dull for having the Ducati brand doesnt it..
Their motorycles are almost timeless.. I love their design
Ex: http://harshad.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/ducati1098.jpg
I dont see how ducati goes along with such a dull design.. a ducati should not look boring.. IMHO.
Posted Thursday 11th March 2010 00:19 GMT
Rick Brasche
they got it all wrong #
a Duc should be ridiculously overpriced, attract either complete poseurs or insane people with balls of steel, and be ultra high maintenance in both time and treasure-but when you ride it both scare the bejeezus out of you and thrill like nothing else. And it should be both red and loud, just like a vocally appreciative supermodel nymphomaniacal girlfriend.
The only thing in common with a modern Duc here is the logo and the tendency to attract poseurs.
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