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    Opinions on Schtickers for a T61

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by alexlesh, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. alexlesh

    alexlesh Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm gonna put a Schticker on my T61 when it arrives.
    What do you guys think?

    Is the resolution too low?

    [​IMG]

    PS I dont know how to attach an image without it being huge, sorry
     
    alexlesh, Jul 25, 2007
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  2. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I think that some people will look at you rather odd esp with the mushrooms one.. however its visually ok with me.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 25, 2007
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  3. alexlesh

    alexlesh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yah, I threw out the mushroom one, I like the Pink Floyd one more.
     
    alexlesh, Jul 25, 2007
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  4. Circa69

    Circa69 Notebook Evangelist

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    Nice :D

    I would recommend a higher rez image to send to schtickers tho.
     
    Circa69, Jul 25, 2007
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  5. alexlesh

    alexlesh Notebook Enthusiast

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    What would be a good resolution?
    1600x1000?
    2400x1500?
     
    alexlesh, Jul 25, 2007
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  6. Circa69

    Circa69 Notebook Evangelist

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    Higher the better for print...

    T61 is what, about 9"X13", right?
    I would say at least 2400X??? but If you have files big enough then 3120 X 2160 should give you a nice 240 dpi print. Go even bigger if you have the raw files to do so.
     
    Circa69, Jul 25, 2007
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  7. alexlesh

    alexlesh Notebook Enthusiast

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    The trouble is that the original that I have is 1280x800. I used Photoshop CS3 to enlarge it. It looks pretty good because Photoshop re-renders the text, and the background is one where a loss of sharpness is not noticeable, but I'm afraid if I go bigger it will start to look sh*tty.
     
    alexlesh, Jul 25, 2007
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  8. Circa69

    Circa69 Notebook Evangelist

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    How does it look at 2560? Clean enough to make you happy when you view it on your monitor? If so then try that one. If not the call the skin company for advice on whether then can get a decent print from that low a rez.
     
    Circa69, Jul 25, 2007
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  9. chinesefireball121

    chinesefireball121 Notebook Enthusiast

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    A little pick-nitty sort of thing - maybe you should have "Alex's Lappy" instead of "Alexs Lappy" ;)
     
    chinesefireball121, Jul 26, 2007
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  10. alexlesh

    alexlesh Notebook Enthusiast

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    The apostrophe looks weird in the Floydian font, it sort of becomes connected to the x. Heres what I mean:
    [​IMG]
     
    alexlesh, Jul 26, 2007
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  11. Circa69

    Circa69 Notebook Evangelist

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    Use one from different font or draw one in yourself :)
     
    Circa69, Jul 26, 2007
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  12. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    easy fix, im assuming your using photoshop?

    you can maniupulate the font spacing and see if that works for you. if not 2 other ways to fix it.

    1.) dont make the whole word as one font entry. Make it 3, then just space them out how you want.

    > F: ALEX
    > F2: '
    > F3: S

    or option 2 rastrisize (how ever you spell it) the font and just manipulate it as an image instead and then you can simply use selections and drag it to where you want.

    as a last resort you can send the file to me and I can do it for you.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 27, 2007
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  13. zhefei

    zhefei Notebook Guru

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    Are you sure you want it labelled "Alex's Lappy" in a year or two? I would just go with your name.
     
    zhefei, Jul 30, 2007
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