Comments on: My World is Pink

By: Liz Rice

Liz Rice — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:15:52 +0000

Couldn’t agree more.

I have the same issue with bike companies (I love gadgets, I love bikes). Here’s a whole industry (making bikes, and stuff to wear while you’re riding bikes) that for years just assumed women could buy men’s kit in a small size. A few years ago they wised up to the fact that women are proportioned differently and could/should be sold women-specific gear – great, but what colours do they make it in? Yep, most of the time: pink!!

By: Susanne

Susanne — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:34:51 +0000

I have a pink laptop, and I love it. It’s a Sony, about three years old and has a kick-butt processor. I’m also 37 and love the look on people’s faces when they see me using it. As an older woman, having a pink laptop is rebelling, as I’m not meant to have a pink laptop at my age. I’m meant to have a serious colour, like black. I love breaking the rules, and the above statement proves that I’m on the right track.

By: Helen

Helen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:55:15 +0000

I agree with the sentiment – some manufacturer’s and retailers could be accused of adopting a patronising attitude towards women by assuming they want and must have a pink laptop :
for example: http://www.pinklaptops.org.uk/

However, are they attempting to set a trend or merely following one? There is, undoubtedly, a demand for more colourful electronics and gadgets – maybe they are jumping on a bandwagon, and not creating one? Maybe the causation is deeper – think ‘hello kitty’, ‘Jordan’ ‘Ms Hilton’, et al?

Personally, my own laptop is dark grey, I’m not really bothered what colour it is although, I must confess, the bag I carry it in is of a which could be described as erm…. (whispers nervously) pink!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:50:10 +0000

I think I would get one, but it would be hugely tongue in cheek and a massive statement (I also proudly own a pink Moleskine book).

I am proud to be a professional female and I do like pink. But the stereotyping was indeed a faux pas.

By: Sarah Waite

Sarah Waite — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:07:32 +0000

AWFUL. Even the voiceover is patronising.
Dell should hang their heads in shame.

People (especially women) change their minds a lot.
People want neutral canvasses they can personalise and change (think of the ever popular LBD – little black dress). There’s nothing worse than an expensive buy that’s out of fashion next season.
Even if I DID want anything pink on my computer (which I DON’T), the most I’d want is a desktop picture or screensaver. I change mine every month to give my MacBook a slightly different look!
Change is good.
One of the many reasons I love my iPhone so much – the new software updates and apps always make my phone feel shiny and new!

By: roseann

roseann — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:32:26 +0000

I have two daughters one five and one ten, five year old wants a pink one ( no way) she is too young. ten year old thinks pink is gross and wants it in black, do they not know what henry ford said, any colour as it is black

By: Ad gone wrong - FAconnecting

Ad gone wrong - FAconnecting — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:55:37 +0000

[...] this will be (a little) rant. I read an article about the new ad from PC World and Dell on the website of Lady Geek. The ad is about the new Dell Inspiron mini 10. The ad is clearly an example of: How not to [...]

By: Victor Houghton

Victor Houghton — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:23:20 +0000

Here’s the funny thing – I quite like pink. As a fortysomething married bloke with a passing resemblance to Tony Soprano, it would certainly make me stand out in Starbucks if I were tapping away on my pink Dell. My 8 y/o daughter would quite like it too.
Not sure about Mrs H though. I think she’d prefer black, if she had to choose a colour.

By: word

word — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:31:22 +0000

you’re so right about this! i’d *never* buy a pink gadget.