Re: Why all computer casing & cables are black?

Brian Gregory <[email protected]> Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:38:14 +0100
Newsgroups alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,sci.electronics.repair,alt.engineering.electrical
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On 11/07/2026 12:18, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:
> On 7/11/2026 11:32 AM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
>>
>> You might be looking at the casing and cables in the dark.  Without
>> light, what's left is dark.  Try turning on a light.
>> ....
>> If you're wearing smart glasses or auto-darkening welding goggles,
>> check if it's turned on, properly adjusted and if the battery is fully
>> charged.
> 
> Why isn't the default color WHITE? Or red? Why black? :)
> 

It used not to be black.

I remember when computer cases and many cables were almost all beige.

I guess it's mainly fashion.

-- 
Brian Gregory (in England).