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    PROTECTIVE cover/skin for Lenovo T520?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Wombat Pete, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. Wombat Pete

    Wombat Pete Notebook Enthusiast

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    I see sticker-skins out there that claim to protect vs. scratching, but I'm looking for something more protective, like the skins you stretch over a cell phone. Or leather, something like that.

    Any recommendations?
    Thanks!
     
    Wombat Pete, Jul 29, 2011
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  2. Likvid

    Likvid Notebook Geek

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    You don't need it with a Thinkpad, you only need it if you have a Apple Macbook.
     
    Likvid, Jul 29, 2011
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  3. Wombat Pete

    Wombat Pete Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's not exactly why I asked, but... why do you say that?
     
    Wombat Pete, Jul 29, 2011
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    redevils89 Notebook Consultant

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    IMO, the material used on the chasis of Thinkpads are quite sratch-resistant. The condition of my ~4-year-old T60 looks similar to my 3-month-old T420.

    I never saw a single Thinkpad with a skin/cover. Yet, I see almost 90% MBP covered in one. Seems to be a valid reason in and of itself not to get one for your TP.
     
    redevils89, Jul 29, 2011
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  5. Wombat Pete

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    The valid reason is that you haven't seen one, or that mac people do it?
    I'm not sure I find either one terribly compelling.
    Truth is, I don't like company logos; it's my computer, not theirs.
    If I can also protect the computer, too, by covering them, then so much the better.
     
    Wombat Pete, Jul 30, 2011
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  6. Thors.Hammer

    Thors.Hammer Notebook Enthusiast

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    15"/16" laptop Skins - Fathead Official Site are pretty well known. There are lots of other suppliers on the internet. Google or bing it.

    I cover all my ThinkPads. When I re-sell them used the lid is generally scratch free and people like that.
     
    Thors.Hammer, Jul 30, 2011
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  7. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    There are some pre-cut X220 skins available on eBay like this.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 30, 2011
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    Zaz, thanks - that looks excellent.
     
    Wombat Pete, Jul 30, 2011
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    Whoops, I thought we were on the X220. I don't know if they make skins for the T520.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 30, 2011
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  10. Wombat Pete

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    I've written to ask. Will let you know.
     
    Wombat Pete, Jul 30, 2011
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    Yes, they say they'll do it for a T520!
    Thanks.
     
    Wombat Pete, Aug 2, 2011
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    jimbob83 Notebook Evangelist

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    jimbob83, Aug 3, 2011
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  13. formerglory

    formerglory Notebook Evangelist

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    Gelaskins has a decent selection: http://www.gelaskins.com/store/skins/laptops

    Also, both laptops get scratches. Let's leave the Mac bashing at the door.
     
    formerglory, Aug 3, 2011
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  14. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Do it like my Wooden HP :D
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 3, 2011
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  15. formerglory

    formerglory Notebook Evangelist

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    That wooden HP... DAMN. That's pretty impressive. Not my style, but still really freakin' cool!
     
    formerglory, Aug 3, 2011
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