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    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Thaenatos, May 1, 2009.

  1. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    ...Clear/transparent laptop chassis! I'm watching hackers now and drooling over the idea of having a clear/transparent laptop chassis.
     
    Thaenatos, May 1, 2009
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  2. Kamin_Majere

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    make you one... never know you might magically impress Angelina Jolie :p

    crap now i want one too
     
    Kamin_Majere, May 1, 2009
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  3. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hey! There's a nice new business niche - making replica laptop casings out of clear materials based on molds you pull from the original OEM casing - heck, once you've done the first copy of a particular laptop model, after that you don't need to create a new mold for further orders for that same model.

    I'm serious here, not poking fun.
     
    Shyster1, May 1, 2009
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  4. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    I'm gonna throw out there that you would need some seriously good materials for this to work. You sold someone a casing and it cracks, damages their computer...uh oh.
     
    CalebSchmerge, May 2, 2009
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  5. Tinselworm

    Tinselworm Notebook Deity

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    the clear acrylic has a lower melting point than normal plastic, making it harder to mill as it can melt with the friction
     
    Tinselworm, May 2, 2009
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  6. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    That, or make sure you're doing business in a state that lets you waive all warranties, and then make sure you give a warranty waiver upfront that does the trick. :p
     
    Shyster1, May 2, 2009
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  7. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Just looked cool and brought back memories of some Toshiba that was transparent back in the mid 90s. As for acrylic I have a clear acrylic desktop case that is 100% plastic and it easily handled the high heat I put it through.

    But hey I still love my spartan looking vostro, and Im dreaming of a think pad...
     
    Thaenatos, May 3, 2009
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