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    M11x Leather Skin

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by BuToNz, Aug 16, 2011.

  1. BuToNz

    BuToNz Notebook Geek

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    Just spent the last 15mins lining it all up! :p

    Really happy with the results...

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    You guys approve?
     
    BuToNz, Aug 16, 2011
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  2. autophobe

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    its pretty fantastic. do they sell one for the m18x?
     
    autophobe, Aug 16, 2011
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    BuToNz Notebook Geek

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    BuToNz, Aug 16, 2011
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    very nice indeed...
     
    werewolfery, Aug 16, 2011
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  5. Rypac

    Rypac Notebook Evangelist

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    That looks awesome! I'm ordering one!

    +rep
     
    Rypac, Aug 16, 2011
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  6. Vallejo

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    I have that one too since april! It is awesome :)
     
    Vallejo, Aug 16, 2011
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    I got one on my old m11x r1 as well! :)

    works exceptionally well in keeping off fingerprints and (whatever) oil residue that have been plaguing it prior.

    Another plus point - the m11x palm rest looks like some expensive luxury item after the faux-leather installation (without actually being expensive) haha!
     
    dragonniz, Aug 19, 2011
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  8. GNandGS

    GNandGS Notebook Deity

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    How is the wear over time? Does the palm rest turn smooth/shiny?
     
    GNandGS, Aug 19, 2011
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  9. dragonniz

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    it's been 4~5 months and so far so good, no wear/tear of anykind :)
     
    dragonniz, Aug 20, 2011
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  10. AlienTroll

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    If this wasn't on eBay I would so get this. It looks great and awesome protection!
     
    AlienTroll, Aug 20, 2011
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  11. dredd1893

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    ^what's the matter w/ ebay?
     
    dredd1893, Aug 20, 2011
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  12. Rypac

    Rypac Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, eBay is great. I use it heaps and haven't had any trouble whatsoever.

    Bad experience?
     
    Rypac, Aug 20, 2011
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  13. smsmasters

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    Will this work on the m11 R1? I only see r2 and r3 for sale.
     
    smsmasters, Aug 23, 2011
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  14. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Yes it will, they all have the same basic chassis.
     
    ejohnson, Aug 23, 2011
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  15. OmarAn

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    cool leather skin!!!
     
    OmarAn, Aug 23, 2011
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  16. GNandGS

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    From the pics it seems the sides are not covered so the port layout shouldn't be an issue.
     
    GNandGS, Aug 23, 2011
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    I did the same with my R1 and it's fantastic, both the looks and the way it keeps it free from fingerprints, and also because after over 6 months of intensive use, it shows no wear signs

    that's right, the skin only covers the back of the screen, the palmrest and the touchpad buttons, so it's 100% compatible with all M11x

    btw, I purchased it from ebay and no problems...
     
    EvolvA, Aug 24, 2011
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  18. lookitsakyauk

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    anyway to order just for the palmrest and touchpad?
     
    lookitsakyauk, Aug 24, 2011
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  19. smsmasters

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    How long did it take to receive it from Hong Kong?
     
    smsmasters, Aug 25, 2011
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  20. Vallejo

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    I got mine around 3 weeks later after i order it.
    Have in mind that I live in mexico, it may vary depending on the country.
     
    Vallejo, Aug 25, 2011
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  21. blitzgash

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    I ordered a red leather one.. Don't know if it's the same producer but we'll see how it turns out.. :D
     
    blitzgash, Aug 25, 2011
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  22. BerettaJay

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    Hey guys, any news on these leather skins? how does it work, adhesive I assume? will it leave any crap behind if ever I have to take it off? thanks!
     
    BerettaJay, Aug 29, 2011
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  23. AKIMbO

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    This looks awesome but I'd be too afraid to do it to my M11x :-\
     
    AKIMbO, Aug 30, 2011
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  24. Vallejo

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    It is a like a big sticker, supposedly the adhesive its "friendly" with your laptop, so in case that you want to remove it, it should not leave marks.

    Dont be afraid, I mean its just a sticker, nothing more nothing else. You just paste it over the laptop cover and that's it :)
     
    Vallejo, Aug 30, 2011
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  25. smsmasters

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    Any pics? :D :D :D :D :D
     
    smsmasters, Oct 7, 2011
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