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    Dislike your boring looking Jet Black laptop? Here's a simple mod.

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by SomeFormOFhuman, Dec 26, 2008.

  1. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    It's looking better and better every time I see it. :)

    Note to self: stop by Michael's after class to get some of this stuff for the Studio 1535.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 15, 2009
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  2. SomeFormOFhuman

    SomeFormOFhuman has the dumbest username.

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    Thanks Shroom :) Is Michael's the name for an Arts & Crafts store?

    Here we have an arts and crafts store what we call "Art Friend" in Singapore. :p
     
    SomeFormOFhuman, Jun 17, 2009
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  3. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Yeah, Michael's is pretty much the Wal-Mart of the arts and crafts world. It's a damn superstore.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 17, 2009
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  4. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    But....I like my jet black spartan notebooks...Lol

    Looks like a cool idea, but I really do love the spartan business look.
     
    Thaenatos, Jun 18, 2009
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  5. beige

    beige Notebook Deity

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    i think its good IF this material will stay long enough :)
     
    beige, Jun 18, 2009
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  6. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Some notebooks are more suited to mods like this than others. Business-y notebooks like the Thinkpads, Latitudes, Vostros, etc. are meant for that rugged black armored look. Stuff like the XPS M1730 posted earlier, though, are all about flash.

    My Studio is somewhere in the middle. It's jet-black and pretty unadorned except for a chrome Dell circle logo dead center of the lid. I think the white and chrome tape would accent that nicely.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 18, 2009
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    So far both of my laptops have been under rough conditions, even water dropped on it, sweaty palms, placed in bag packs (Bag's cloth material may scratch off the skins) for nearly half a year and the tape still retains as it is. ;)

    I think it all depends on the tape you use - Mine are very sticky, it takes a while to pull off from your hand if stick em'. :D
     
    SomeFormOFhuman, Jun 18, 2009
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    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    To each their own I guess. Im the anti chrome/shiny type.
     
    Thaenatos, Jun 19, 2009
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  9. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    I'm not too big on extravagant designs with chrome everywhere either; it's why I ordered my Studio 15 with the plain Jet Black finish instead of one of the artist patterns. But used sparingly, I think a bit of extra stuff like chrome tape can do more good than harm.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 19, 2009
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    As long as it's not comparatively expensive.
     
    nashpec, Jun 20, 2009
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  11. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    According to the OP, the adhesives used cost less than $10. That's a price I'm willing to pay.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 20, 2009
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  12. 2_of_8

    2_of_8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow. That looks absolutely delicious. Good job!
     
    2_of_8, Jul 9, 2009
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  13. young coder

    young coder Notebook Guru

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    i don't dislike it as most of the time i don't see it :D
     
    young coder, Jul 12, 2009
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    Wood finish & trimmed corners.
     
    SomeFormOFhuman, Aug 27, 2009
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  15. jonjonk

    jonjonk Notebook Ninja

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    Is that wood and leather? OMG! You outdid yourself!
     
    jonjonk, Aug 28, 2009
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  16. SomeFormOFhuman

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    Haha, no it's not made of leather. I just added wood wrapping at the corners. Albeit like an XPS Studio 16. The wood wrapper is actually plastic lamination that is used for kitchen tables. I got some leftovers so I thought a little bit or recyclable work would be nice. :D

    Tapes are up till now, really, really sticky. They won't come off easily.
     
    SomeFormOFhuman, Aug 31, 2009
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  17. Mastershroom

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    That is an absolutely professional job. I want to try something on my Studio 1555, but I can't think of anything that won't clash with the Black Chainlink pattern. :p
     
    Mastershroom, Sep 1, 2009
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  18. Hiddenkill

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    wow, very good job.

    I'll try the right materials to do it on my lap
     
    Hiddenkill, Sep 2, 2009
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  19. comrade_commissar7

    comrade_commissar7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Fine work! :) I want to try that one too! Can't wait :D
     
    comrade_commissar7, Sep 2, 2009
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