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    Latest mod on my Dell XPS 13

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by jack53, Sep 21, 2021.

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    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Some of you may recall my laptop paint jobs over the years:
    https://moskovita-photography.com/notebookpaint.htm
    Here is the latest on my current Dell XPS 13... this time I went with a skin and very pleased with it.
    Yes, I took that photo of Takhlakh Lake that sit under Mt Adams in WA state
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    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Wow! 373 views and not a single comment? I guess people don't like skins for modifications? I got lots of nice comments on my former paint jobs, but this time around since I'm a wildlife / Nature photographer
    http://www.moskovita-photography.com/
    I wanted to try this with one of my photos for a change to see how it looks. It's been on over a month now and very pleased with it and get lots of nice compliments from friends and relatives. Maybe they're being polite? LOL
    But what counts is I really like it and it actually looks better "live" than the photos I posted.
    At least I got 373 views... so thanks for looking...
     
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    Vaardu Notebook Evangelist

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    It's a really beautiful photo and looks wonderful on your Dell! I'm not a fan of skins but if it helps protect or hide blemishes then I might do the same. Maybe if I get a second hand machine I'll put a skin on it.
     
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    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Thanks for the nice comments. My laptop has no blemishes but I always like making mine different than other laptops and more personal and why I do it. Paintjobs will eventually get scuffed or scratched up whereas skins offer more protection and don't get scuffed or scratched up as easily and if it does the laptop is still good. As Fred Dryer always said on "Hunter"
    "Works For Me!"
     
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    luisxd Notebook Consultant

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    this looks amazing
     
    luisxd, Nov 25, 2021
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