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    Colorware PC :eek:

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by StrongerThanAll, Feb 7, 2009.

  1. StrongerThanAll

    StrongerThanAll Notebook Deity

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    Has anyone used their services before?
    I am seriously considering sending my macbook pro for a paintjob.. it looks awesome

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMb7KaNEGH0&feature=related

    does anyone know if this might affect heat dissipation?
    what kind of pain to they use? does it get scratched off easily?
     
    StrongerThanAll, Feb 7, 2009
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  2. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    it's simply horrible with the old casing but i guess it should be beautiful with the new ones. but the beauty of the aluminium body will sit under a coating of paint...
     
    Luke1708, Feb 7, 2009
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    gms238 Notebook Consultant

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    what would that do to the warranty?
     
    gms238, Feb 7, 2009
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    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    I've never liked the look of colorware-ized products, but they seem to be good at what they do. They certainly charge a premium though.
     
    JWest, Feb 7, 2009
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    HLdan Notebook Virtuoso

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    It actually looks nice but the keyboard and trackpad look out of place.
     
    HLdan, Feb 7, 2009
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  6. StrongerThanAll

    StrongerThanAll Notebook Deity

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    i dont think the keyboard looks out of place, only the trackpad..
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    looks sick!
     
    StrongerThanAll, Feb 7, 2009
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  7. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    No thanks. It completely ruins the look of the Aluminum MacBook.
     
    Khris, Feb 7, 2009
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  8. cdnalsi

    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    Why can't they paint the glass trackpad? That would be sick.
     
    cdnalsi, Feb 8, 2009
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  9. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    That would be awesome if they could paint the trackpad also. Kinda looks like a sore thumb compared to the rest of the notebook.
     
    Colton, Feb 8, 2009
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    dibara2003 Notebook Consultant

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    colorware provides their own warranty, although i don't know exactly how it works, but i remember reading it on their website. they're good at what they do though.
     
    dibara2003, Feb 9, 2009
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  11. Luke1708

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    the contrast between the trackpad and the rest of the laptop is aweful...
     
    Luke1708, Feb 9, 2009
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  12. cdnalsi

    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    I would do it if they'd do the trackpad as well.
     
    cdnalsi, Feb 9, 2009
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