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    Laptop from 5.3lbs to just above 3lbs !

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by wipeout, Apr 7, 2006.

  1. wipeout

    wipeout Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Now presenting the one and only, the unique .... SCREENLESS LAPTOP !

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    It isn't exactly portable anymore, but HEY ... Commodore 64 style :D


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    In a more serious world, I am now paiting the lid.


    I am late for April's Fools, sorry for those who came in hope for something intelligent ! :eek:
    I hope I put a smile on your face.
     
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  2. Reize

    Reize Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, you just made me jealous that I can't afford my own V2000Z yet ; ;

    Can't wait to see it, I want to paint mine white and orange sometime, though I'm afraid I'll mess it up so I'll either practice a lot or hire someone to do it for me.. Like a Body Shop..
     
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  3. Reize

    Reize Notebook Virtuoso

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    you could always use it just like that in front of a regular monitor or TV, it'd be fun.
     
    Reize, Apr 7, 2006
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  4. wipeout

    wipeout Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I actually use it with an external monitor ... It isn't exactly totally pointless you know :D



    Also, paint something stupid like a phone .. you can't go wrong if you sharpen your skills !!
     
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    Reize Notebook Virtuoso

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    I read your guide and I liked it, my mom gave me a phone to paint that doesn't work. I'm planning on doing it sometime soon, but I probably still wopn't trust myself. Heck, I probably wouldn't trust the body shop guys either <_>
     
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  6. wipeout

    wipeout Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Go ahead and paint the phone, you can't mess it up more that it is currently :D

    Let me know how it goes when you're done !
     
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  7. Reize

    Reize Notebook Virtuoso

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    Will do, probably won't get around to it for a while, school and these forums keep me busy, as well as trying to sell stuff to sfford my laptop.
     
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  8. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I wonder if you can make it 'flippable'. Such as easily moving the LCD backwards, it may do wonders watching DVD's, etc. since you don't have to deal with the keyboard, etc.

    Or make it tablet style :p
     
    coriolis, Apr 8, 2006
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  9. wipeout

    wipeout Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I think it would be feasible, if I plan it carefully. I won't even try it, because I will not be able to flip the screen back to it's normal position, like a tablet :)
     
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    callisto9 Notebook Consultant

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    oooooooooh, me likey! i want to paint mine, too, but i'd be too afraid! i really like red, and i wish laptops came in more colors than grey, silver and black. or white. snoozeville.
     
    callisto9, Apr 9, 2006
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  11. Reize

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    Some companies sell painted laptops, expensive though, usually.
     
    Reize, Apr 9, 2006
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  12. BigV

    BigV Notebook Deity

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    toshiba has one with an orange cover, I think...
     
    BigV, Apr 9, 2006
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