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    XoticPC skin designs

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by rockmedic109, Aug 10, 2008.

  1. rockmedic109

    rockmedic109 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I really like the number 31 of previous custom jobs on the XoticPC site. It is an American flag superimposed on an Eagle. Beautiful.

    My question is whether this is paint or a vinyl cover? I am allergic to vinyl {and all rubber} which would negate any thoughts of getting this {or any other vinyl skin}.

    Thank You
     
    rockmedic109, Aug 10, 2008
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    According to the website, they offer both skins and paint jobs.

    Edit: Looks like you can get just about any picture you want with a paint job.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 10, 2008
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  3. KillerNotebooks

    KillerNotebooks Notebook Consultant

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    Not meaning to hijack this thread, but since you have a very specific concern due to your allergy you should check out the customizations on my page.

    There is no exposed vinyl or rubber because anything printed on that type of surface is easily damaged. I guess the other good thing is that if someone has an allergy to those things they have an alternative to still customize their system for a reasonable dollar.
     
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  4. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Don't know if skins are available with different types of substrate materials; however, any design that's on vinyl can, I believe, be replicated with a custom paint job (albeit for a higher price).
     
    Shyster1, Aug 10, 2008
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  5. KillerNotebooks

    KillerNotebooks Notebook Consultant

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    Plus Shyster, the reason I stay away from paint and the enormous cost is then you get a scratch on it and you feel bad, soon the thing is covered with scratches and you're like, "This looks like dookie." :(
     
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  6. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    IDK what Dookie mean so I looked it up on google and I found Chaz with a Dookie.
    [​IMG]
     
    haquocdung, Aug 10, 2008
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  7. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Wouldn't disagree with you in the least; that's why I prefer nothing but the bare plastic.
     
    Shyster1, Aug 10, 2008
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