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    Which graphic to use on laptop lid?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by LittlBUGer, Apr 13, 2007.

  1. LittlBUGer

    LittlBUGer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which one of these two should I use and why? Thanks! (The laptop will be fully painted blue as well, Reflex Blue to be exact)...

    [​IMG]

    OR

    [​IMG]

    :)
     
    LittlBUGer, Apr 13, 2007
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  2. Malia

    Malia Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I like the first one better. It's just smoother, you know, the edges are less pronounced. The second one looks a little weird, I think the edges around the dragon are a bit sharp. Make sure to post pics when it's done! Good luck :)

    Malia
     
    Malia, Apr 13, 2007
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  3. LittlBUGer

    LittlBUGer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your input. I'm still waiting on getting the proofs back to see how it looks before I give the final OK, but I'll definitely post pics once I actually get the laptop. Thanks. :)
     
    LittlBUGer, Apr 14, 2007
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  4. kickdim

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    i agree, the first one :)
     
    kickdim, Apr 14, 2007
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  5. MaxGem

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    Definitely the 1st one. Much smoother than the 2nd. Maybe you can make the monster in the 1st pic even more sharper to make it stand out more.
     
    MaxGem, Apr 14, 2007
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  6. scatter

    scatter Newbie

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    to much blue tone it down alittle then it would awesome
     
    scatter, Apr 15, 2007
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  7. nickthegreek21

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    I would definitely suggest the first one, the second one's edges are too sharp.
     
    nickthegreek21, Apr 15, 2007
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  8. Circa69

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    Yeah, what they all said, go for the first.
     
    Circa69, Apr 16, 2007
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  9. iluvpcs

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    The first one for sure. Looks very cool. :)
     
    iluvpcs, Apr 16, 2007
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  10. Daidojih

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    First one - even though I would have a slightly thinner black border :)
     
    Daidojih, Apr 16, 2007
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  11. jetstar

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    Yeah...the first one looks better.
     
    jetstar, Apr 18, 2007
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  12. Thibault

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    First one looks a lot better.
     
    Thibault, Apr 19, 2007
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  13. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    I also go for the first one.
     
    Reezin14, Apr 23, 2007
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  14. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    First one for sure! :) Pretty nifty looking.
     
    Mark, Apr 23, 2007
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  15. AtolSammeek

    AtolSammeek Tokay Gecko

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    I like them both but I would of tone down the second one and it would be cool.
     
    AtolSammeek, Apr 24, 2007
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  16. LittlBUGer

    LittlBUGer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks again for all of your suggestions. It's now actually down between that first one (the one with the water), and this new one made completely from scratch, though it's a first draft and needs some more detail and whatnot:

    [​IMG]

    What do you think of this one now? Thanks. :)
     
    LittlBUGer, Apr 27, 2007
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  17. nukec

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    i love the last one :D
     
    nukec, Apr 27, 2007
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  18. Circa69

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    Yeah what he ^ said!
     
    Circa69, Apr 28, 2007
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  19. LittlBUGer

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    Yea, me too. Here's the updated and near final one. Just more detail and whatnot added. I'm not sure what else is needed to be done now... Any suggestions for possible improvements? :)

    [​IMG]

    :)
     
    LittlBUGer, Apr 28, 2007
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  20. nukec

    nukec Notebook Consultant

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    are you doing this by yourself? what software do you use? bryce or something similr?
     
    nukec, Apr 28, 2007
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  21. LittlBUGer

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    No, an amazing digital artist has been doing it for me. As far as I know, he uses a tablet PC with Photoshop. He has many great works actually. :)
     
    LittlBUGer, Apr 29, 2007
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  22. LittlBUGer

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    My laptop is FINALLY COMING! Here's some initial pics I received (a couple are a little blurry)!

    Inside
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    Back
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    Side
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    I was pretty worried that the blue color wouldn't turn out right, but it ended up being perfect! Thanks XoticPC! You've got a happy customer. :-D
     
    LittlBUGer, May 23, 2007
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  23. Circa69

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    Nice :)

    Post a pic or two in the Showcase.
     
    Circa69, May 23, 2007
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  24. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    Wow that looks awesome! O.O;
     
    Metamorphical, May 23, 2007
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