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    Modded my laptop a little...

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by billabong08, Aug 27, 2010.

  1. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    Well my laptop was kinda plain before with it just being straight black.
    So I went to a local decal shop today and bought 2 feet of red vinyl.
    I just wanted it to be a little accent to the laptop, nothing overwhelming.
    I overall like the way it came out.It's not perfect but it still looks good up close.
    Let me know what you think. :)

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    billabong08, Aug 27, 2010
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    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    It' is an interesting mod but I wonder how durable it is.
     
    Joebarchuck, Aug 27, 2010
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  3. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure. The vinyl is automotive quality. So I would hope it will be durable. lol.
    This was a fast and easy mod. Took me about 30 mins total to do it.
     
    billabong08, Aug 27, 2010
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  4. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    That looks so much better IMO :D :D

    Alot of people don't like bright colors, but I think that accents the laptop, and is enough to look great without going overboard

    Nice easy mod, great results

    PS - Digging the truck too :D
     
    RaYYaN, Aug 27, 2010
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  5. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks alot! I really appreciate it!
     
    billabong08, Aug 27, 2010
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    wow that looks so much like an MSI!

    are you trying to sell forged msi laptops that are actually dells?? :eek:

    :D just kidding
     
    niffcreature, Aug 27, 2010
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    that looks very nice.
    smart and simple mod.

    im sure that it is very durable.
     
    madoon, Aug 28, 2010
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    looks nice - maybe doing the dell logo would look cool too
     
    timtravel42, Aug 29, 2010
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  9. icecubez189

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    sorry for the double post
     
    icecubez189, Aug 31, 2010
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    looks to be the dell studio xps, what about cutting a hole on each side where the lighted xps's are? would look pretty sweet
     
    icecubez189, Aug 31, 2010
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    I like it a lot..Definitely I have to try it myself(on a different notebook).I hope you don't get carried away and start adding red strips all over the notebook...
     
    thundernet, Aug 31, 2010
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  12. anodize

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    That is an Inspiron 1564.
     
    anodize, Sep 1, 2010
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  13. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    That looks really cool! Good job! :)
     
    Joel, Sep 1, 2010
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  14. billabong08

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    Thanks a lot everyone for all the compliments!
     
    billabong08, Sep 2, 2010
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