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    A skin for Alienware laptops

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by ScreenSaver, Oct 26, 2010.

  1. ScreenSaver

    ScreenSaver Notebook Consultant

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    I found this on Amazon, a Skin Would be great to place it with the head as the Alienware head on the top cover :)

    Anyone know where I can get that custom made for an M11x :)?
     
  2. tazm0n

    tazm0n Notebook Geek

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    Check out Zagg.com they have customizable "skins" for Alienware laptops, the M11x for sure, but I didn't look for any of the others. You can upload your own image and have it custom printed. Also, if you have an iPad, download their free image editing app called PhotoPad. It had a feature to upload right from the app and lists the devices they support
     
  3. ScreenSaver

    ScreenSaver Notebook Consultant

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    Will do, thanks! :)
     
  4. varnado

    varnado Notebook Consultant

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    I just wanted to share my skinned M11x's pictures :) bought it from 5starskins over ebay

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  5. stevenxowens792

    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Varnado, I honestly thought about those a while back. Can you give us your honest feedback? Is it easy to apply? Does it cover the screen? Is it easy to remove like that add says? thanks so much! StevenX

    edit - does the included screen saver match up to the cover??? That feature looks really neat.
     
  6. varnado

    varnado Notebook Consultant

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    yes, definitely easy to install/remove (there is an on-line installation manual). It covers screen's borders, not the entire screen. Also they supply matching wall papers but I did not try them yet.

    overall I give it 4.5 out of 5 :) just because the printed pattern was a bit blurry (low-res). hope this helps :)
     
  7. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    I want to get one fot my M17x, but it seems nothing's available as of now. Tired of just plain black.
     
  8. SillyHoney

    SillyHoney Headphone Enthusiast

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    Lol you are whinning a lil too much about the black these days. Please don't. Because I'm having black too. You make me feel bad ;)

    Just kiddin' :p
     
  9. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    I want one with the original airbrushed vinyls from the mALX. Remember those?
     
  10. SillyHoney

    SillyHoney Headphone Enthusiast

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    WaR created a very nice skullcap version in photoshop. It looks sick! I would put it on my M17x lid any day in a week.
     
  11. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    Just got nebula red. I'm not impressed. My R3 will be silver for sure. :D
     
  12. Mavericke_m15x

    Mavericke_m15x Notebook Evangelist

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    I was stuck with the smooth first gen case with my m15x.... I tried everything to have them ship me the skullcap version. They wouldn't sell it to me. Even when I had to send the machine back to do the broken plastic casing - it had to be replaced, I asked to upgrade... as in pay MORE money to have it installed since they were already tearing it apart. DENIED.

    I miss the cool desktops they would offer... anyone remember the special edition "Star Wars" desktop?? Omg... if someone came up with one for a laptop - I'd end up with skid marks.

    So.... no one has found a template yet? Once we do, we need to find someone that will allow us to send in our own photos to have them slapped on the skin... so I could have my laptop look like my fluffy kitty.... haha? joke. But still, could do some cool stuff that way and make my own Star Wars skin.

    Someone earlier in the thread was "tired of the black" and another member responded by telling him/her to quit whining.... LOL! Yeah, quit whining - at least we have options compared to first gen m15x's and from what I've read... the new anodized alum casing is MUCH more tough than the old plastic crap case. The newer/current style looks cool no matter what color... though having red is not worth paying more for it, lol!

    Again, back to skins.... someone send these people an email yet? The guys that are doing the m11x's might design a template for us m17xers if they know there's people with money interested in it.
     
  13. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am also really expecting some nice skin for my M17X.
    Hope someone comes up with it.
    Anyway, where are the Chinese???
     
  14. Mavericke_m15x

    Mavericke_m15x Notebook Evangelist

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    Someone on utube had one or two.... but looks like they did some customization on a generic one to make it work. Still looked good. You just need to be creative. :)
     
  15. ScreenSaver

    ScreenSaver Notebook Consultant

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    NICE :) Looks great!

    Isn't that Invisibledefenders ?
     
  16. varnado

    varnado Notebook Consultant

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    yep, I guess you can customize, your own design over their website.
     
  17. battousai10k

    battousai10k Notebook Evangelist

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    it also looks like the invisible defenders, actually have one for the new M15x rather than the Area-51 models.

    Some look pretty cool!
     
  18. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Too bad they don't have one for M17X.
    Anyway I emailed then if they could make it available by any chances.
     
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    Anyatan Notebook Geek

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    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I already checked that out.
    They don't have for M17X.
    Its for M11X and 15X.
    The one they have is for Area51 M17x
     
  21. Partizan

    Partizan Notebook Deity

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    Wow those skins look sweet. I'd buy like 5 alienware m11x laptops just to be able to use one with a different skin everyday in class ^^
     
  22. agusman

    agusman when the going gets weird

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    I would have to get bored of the look of this laptop to get one of those... and that has not happened yet...
     
  23. meomeo986

    meomeo986 Notebook Geek

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    have you ever try to remove it (just a lil bit) to see if any residue left? Is it easy to remove?
     
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    Collegekid2k Notebook Guru

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    Me LIKEY!!!!Where they have em for the m17x?
     
  25. Collegekid2k

    Collegekid2k Notebook Guru

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    Not true the invisibledefenders place has them for the m17x, they are 48 for a custom one, soon as I get paid I'ma send in a pic of COD Black Ops!


    Invisibledefenders.com

    Under Area-51 m17x
     
  26. craigscott0

    craigscott0 Notebook Consultant

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    Just ordered mine will let you know what its like when it arrives

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  27. Thumper_pup

    Thumper_pup Notebook Evangelist

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    i been looking but cant find anyting does anyone make a skin for the M15x or would i have to just get a uncute skin and cover the lid with it and then cut it down to shape myself ?
     
  28. battousai10k

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    Looks pretty sweet. Make sure to post here, when you get it. I'm curious to know as well how it works out.
     
  29. ScreenSaver

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    That sucks :(