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    Bumper Stickers on MBP

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by SonicSpectre11, Jul 31, 2007.

  1. SonicSpectre11

    SonicSpectre11 Newbie

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    Hey I was just wondering if there would be any issues with putting bumper stickers on an MPB, specifically on the lid. The main problem I can think of that it might cause is overheating, but I'm kind of assuming as long as you don't cover any vents it should be OK. Any advice?
     
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  2. system_159

    system_159 Notebook Deity

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    It wont block any vents or anything, as the only vents in the MBP are in the hinge and through the keyboard. I do have to recommend against putting stickers on your computer, though. Not only will it mar the lovely aesthetics of the MBP, but it could possibly ruin the finish. Sticker residue can be nasty stuff for this type of equipment.
     
    system_159, Jul 31, 2007
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  3. taelrak

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    The thought makes me cringe...I don't see how people would be willing to put bumper stickers on a shiny new car either :p

    Oh well...

    I doubt it'd matter too much on the lid - it's just a lid after all, and the lid itself doesn't even get that hot.
     
    taelrak, Jul 31, 2007
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  4. wave

    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    The lid of the screen wont cause any heat problems. There is no heat on the back of the LED screen. there are plastic covers for the palm rests for protections. So a sticker is pretty much the same. I see no problem. Some stickers might not stick too well on the metal surface or leave stuff behind when peeled off.
     
    wave, Jul 31, 2007
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  5. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    You can cover your entire notebook top with orange peels and i won't cause any overheating problems.. just don't cover the vents and maybe even the bottom of your notebook
     
    David, Jul 31, 2007
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    Xander Paranoid Android

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    Me too. The only reason to put a sticker on a laptop is if it's NOT a Mac. Then what you need to do is get one of those white Apple Logo stickers to put on the center of your lid so that people will think it IS a Mac.
     
    Xander, Jul 31, 2007
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    tsunamifury Notebook Consultant

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    OGMZ!one! you put STIX on your PERFECT MACBOOK.... Jobz should TAKE YOURS AWAY!


    Plenty of people do it and the rather nice magnesium finish lets them peel off fine.
     
    tsunamifury, Jul 31, 2007
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    It's aluminum...
     
    taelrak, Jul 31, 2007
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  9. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    You could put a big Windows logo sticker on it. Or the Linux penguin....
     
    swarmer, Aug 1, 2007
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  10. taelrak

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    speaking of stickers, check this out:
    http://www.totallogicsecurity.com/index2.html

    Anyone willing to stick that thing on their laptop even for added security? (the tech guys here actually use a similar sticker system and trying to get everyone to adopt too heh)
     
    taelrak, Sep 1, 2007
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  11. Stunner

    Stunner Notebook Deity

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    Stickers? Big deal. I know a couple of MBP owners who have drawn some drawings in sharpie on their "precious" MBP lids. I would say that this is much worse than placing stickers on your notebook, not that I would do either...
     
    Stunner, Sep 2, 2007
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  12. SystemError

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    I'm sure it won't ruin anything. I think stickers look quite nice actually.
     
    SystemError, Sep 2, 2007
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  13. Rawjamaican

    Rawjamaican Notebook Consultant

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    How about a clear (or colored) Speck cover, covered with stickers? You could always scrape them off of the cover, or just remove it when you want to show off the sveltness of the MBP later. :)
     
    Rawjamaican, Sep 2, 2007
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