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    Create your own?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by robertall, Jan 26, 2007.

  1. robertall

    robertall Notebook Enthusiast

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    Unlike most people here with big budgets and stuff, i am very broke. My bank account statement showed mear pennys, and i dont have a job and i dont make any money.

    I was wondering if it was possible to create your own theme on the back of my laptop lid. I am a bit of a pimper, i have StyleXP, a theme, bootscreen, background, foobar2000 (fully edited).

    My favorite songs are by 50 cent, and as he has a song called P.I.M.P which i listen to.

    I was wondering how i could make a cover by myself and without paying more than $35.

    Thanks in advanced for any suggestions.

    Rob
     
  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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  3. robertall

    robertall Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the quick reply,

    To be honest, i fear using stickers because i don't want any of the sticky residue on my laptop. I have supplys to cotten wool, wood and other materials.

    My laptop is a HP Pavilion dv5046EA

    (Performanced optomized in the display settings for gaming reasons, and upgraded to 2GB of RAM.)

    Rob
     
  4. robertall

    robertall Notebook Enthusiast

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    Right, well this is what i have;

    Loads of paper (for testing designs).
    Red car paint (spray can).

    Whatcha think? Would it work on my laptop lid?

    Thx in advanced.

    Rob
     
  5. Dirxess

    Dirxess Notebook Consultant

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    I do not mean this offensive, i just think it's funny =) You do not want to risk getting any sticky residue on your laptop, but you don't mind taking the risk of painting it? Maybe you feel very confident painting it, but it just sounds a bit strange to me :)
     
  6. robertall

    robertall Notebook Enthusiast

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    LMAO. I think i will go for stickers then.

    Rob
     
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    DarthBeavis Notebook Evangelist

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    The problem might be you live in the UK yet u have pennies in ur account . . .I thought pennies were a US currency . . .
     
  8. robertall

    robertall Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nope, in US, it is called cents.
    Pennies are UK currency.

    Rob