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    How to improve the look of the hideous ASUS X83VB?-?X1

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Chananel, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. Chananel

    Chananel Notebook Consultant

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    Any one have any takes on this? this laptop is on sale now in BB with excellent features... but it's ugly. Is there any after-market soloution?
     
    Chananel, Dec 9, 2008
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  2. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    Stickers...?
    A new paint job maybe...

    What are you looking for? lol
     
    shoelace_510, Dec 9, 2008
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  3. Chananel

    Chananel Notebook Consultant

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    I have know idea what i'm looking for... I never went down this path...
     
    Chananel, Dec 9, 2008
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  4. ExtremeGas

    ExtremeGas Notebook Enthusiast

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    spray paint
     
    ExtremeGas, Dec 9, 2008
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Paint job? With Metallic colors or something really cool :D



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 9, 2008
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  6. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    taking it apart and painting it are really your only options for a full "makeover" lol
     
    zfactor, Dec 11, 2008
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  7. ExtremeGas

    ExtremeGas Notebook Enthusiast

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    scratch it off lol
     
    ExtremeGas, Dec 12, 2008
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  8. zmatin

    zmatin Notebook Consultant

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    Easiest to do would be a simple vinyl skin/decal. You can get them for the lid as well as the palm rest area, which would take care of a lot of the glaring uniqueness of the color scheme.
     
    zmatin, Dec 12, 2008
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  9. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Dont buy it if you dont like it. There are other computers that will fit the same price point that may look better in your eyes.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 12, 2008
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    fredoniabills Newbie

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    Hey everybody. I have the same problem...I don't like the look of this laptop but I really like all of the features.

    I got the laptop today as a Christmas gift, but I can't really take it back so I was looking for ways to make it look a little more appealing. Does anybody know where exactly to find something like a skin or decal that could go on the palm rests of this laptop? I would absolutely love this thing if I could just figure out something to do with the colors...
     
    fredoniabills, Dec 25, 2008
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  11. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Gift receipts are always good. You should tell that to the people who got it for you :)
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 25, 2008
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