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    Imprint Vs. Normal Finish

    Discussion in 'HP' started by r947j7w34, Jan 10, 2007.

  1. r947j7w34

    r947j7w34 Newbie

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    HP and Compaq offer imprint finishes for extra $$. I was wondering what the difference looks like between imprint and normal fnishes.
    I have a Compaq with imprint finish, and I am thinking of buying another laptop for a friend. I have hard times finding pictures of the laptops without the imprint finish.
    Can somebody point me to a site or soething? :rolleyes:
     
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  2. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    HP/Compaq notebooks without Imprint basically have the same design, only with the matte plastic inside and painted LCD lid like their older lines.
     
    JM, Jan 10, 2007
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  3. shaheenarshan

    shaheenarshan Notebook Deity

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    why dont you check out the recentl posted compaq v6000z review as it features a notebook without an imprint finish
     
    shaheenarshan, Jan 10, 2007
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I prefer the Imprint Finish. It's scratch resistant which is worth the upgrade, my opinion of course.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 10, 2007
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  5. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    I agree with that.

    One reason I went with the Imprint Finish.
     
    JM, Jan 10, 2007
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  6. gridtalker

    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    I agree the scratch reietance part alone is a reason to upgrade
     
    gridtalker, Jan 10, 2007
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  7. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    is it really scratch resistant? cuz i think i got a small scratch or something on mine now.....
     
    SideSwipe, Jan 10, 2007
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  8. ImajinMyFX

    ImajinMyFX Notebook Guru

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    +1. i windex my lid once a week hehehe
     
    ImajinMyFX, Jan 10, 2007
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  9. thinkwierd

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    windex?? What is it?
     
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  10. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I had a V3000 for about three months with not a mark on it. With enough force nothing is completely scratch resistant.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 10, 2007
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  11. spatialanomaly

    spatialanomaly Notebook Consultant

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    Yep, gotta go with the imprint finish. Looks goods, stays looking good...
     
    spatialanomaly, Jan 10, 2007
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  12. plattnnum

    plattnnum Notebook Evangelist

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    ^ I second that
     
    plattnnum, Jan 10, 2007
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  13. Sniveler

    Sniveler Notebook Enthusiast

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    if u in a tight budget like me and don't care about the firewire and card reader
    u can prefer standard imprint for a more RAM
    when i order a month ago i have a tight budget about 700 dollars
    and i choose more ram to 1 gig from 512 mb than imprint finish (it cost the same around 50 dollars)

    when i got the v3000z it's still has a nice good looking laptop

    and i satisfied with my laptop , 740 dollar got TL-52 and 1 gig ram
    if i choose imprint finish , i can't get 1 gig ram only 512mb

    sorry for my bad english

    here's the picture
     

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  14. ImajinMyFX

    ImajinMyFX Notebook Guru

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    [​IMG]


    i don't like having finger prints on the lid
     
    ImajinMyFX, Jan 12, 2007
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  15. plattnnum

    plattnnum Notebook Evangelist

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    ^ does that work well? Seems like it could be a little harsh on the finish...i dont know though....
     
    plattnnum, Jan 12, 2007
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  16. fdlazarte

    fdlazarte Notebook Consultant

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    go with imprint finish... the normal finish looks cheap for me

    ... go to your nearest computer store and see the difference
     
    fdlazarte, Jan 12, 2007
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