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    So much money, so few ideas!!

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by soledadaztec18, Jun 11, 2007.

  1. soledadaztec18

    soledadaztec18 Notebook Consultant

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    i am getting an alienware 7700 and of course am putting only the best internal components in it, but i still am going to have quite a bit of cash left over in my budget.. i am going to light up the keyboard in blue.. and i was considering puting carbon fiber or something on the rubber grips of the lid because i hate the look of it.. any ideas at all?? make a suggestion about a mod no matter how big or small.. anything from fan mods to adding onto the hardware!! thanks!! heres an exact pic of the one im getting http://www.rol.ru/pictures/it/news/m7700-2.jpg
     
  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It'll be hard making illuminated keyboards as there simply is not enough space to do so. Under the keyboard, there is less then a quarter of an inch of space, and most of that space is already taken up.

    As for ideas, besides physical, there isn't much to do, perhaps LEDs in the vents?
     
  3. soledadaztec18

    soledadaztec18 Notebook Consultant

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    yea im considering that.. but about the keyboard.. i found el wire that is 1 mm thick.. i wonder if it would provide significant glow?? but i also found a micro inverter for it.. but in the 7700 there is plenty of excess space, so almost anything is possible.. im just having trouble with ideas.. of course the more lights the better right??!!
     
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, it glowing and it actually working well is two different things. I did research on it a while back(like a year ago), and confirmed that, while possible to put LED strips, the end result is pretty bad.

    Here's the main coffin nailer: http://highlandsun.com/hyc/LumiKey/
     
  5. soledadaztec18

    soledadaztec18 Notebook Consultant

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    yea i read that page.. im guessing that means that el sheets are better?? when you see those pics it really makes you want to do it!!
     
  6. soledadaztec18

    soledadaztec18 Notebook Consultant

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    but then again.. it doesnt glow through that strong.. hmm
     
  7. lunateck

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    slap a touchscreen LCD on the back of the lcd.
     
  8. soledadaztec18

    soledadaztec18 Notebook Consultant

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    i probably have to buy an inverter card right?? where would i start..
     
  9. FrostFire

    FrostFire Notebook Evangelist

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    just blow all of the money on a VoodooPC laptop or something...damn...
    Dont worry they cost a lot.
     
  10. soledadaztec18

    soledadaztec18 Notebook Consultant

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    hahah yah i know.. but im getting a lappie that i can build!! barebone m7700.. hmm yep
     
  11. xnviews

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    LOL. This entire thread is just funny. How old are you soledadaztec18?

    You know I can take all of that burdensome cash off of your hands, I'm just a couple minutes south of Soledad lol.
     
  12. sheanhs

    sheanhs Notebook Consultant

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    ha ya he is an idiot. Why don't you take that extra money and invest it or something.. some people are so stupid when it comes to money sometimes..
     
  13. panteedropper

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    install 3 50 inch plasmas, 8 15 inch Kicker solobaric subwoofers, an underbody neon kit and a hydraulic powered LCD lift!!!!!!!
     
  14. mas5acre

    mas5acre Notebook Evangelist

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    get an ssd hard drive or at least get an express card slot one, if u need more space than an ssd offers, get that intel 1gb hyperfetch hdd that caches it, if i had money to blow id put it into the biggest bottleneck the hdd.
     
  15. soledadaztec18

    soledadaztec18 Notebook Consultant

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    hey i asked what notebook mods i should do!!! i didnt ask what i should do with my cash so xn and shean,, WHY DO YOU EVEN BOTHER TO POST SOMETHING?? you might want to actually spread some knowledge on the thread.. oh wait neither of you have any...!!
     
  16. FrostFire

    FrostFire Notebook Evangelist

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    omg this thread keeps getting better!
     
  17. Wiz33

    Wiz33 Notebook Deity

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    I'm sure there are quite a few worthwhile charities around that can use some help.
     
  18. AlexOnFyre

    AlexOnFyre Needs to get back to work NBR Reviewer

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    Nothing says "I love to waste money" more than gold plating the whole thing.
     
  19. panteedropper

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    chrome/mirror paint job will do the trick as well. how about a diamond power button and ivory keys?
     
  20. AlexOnFyre

    AlexOnFyre Needs to get back to work NBR Reviewer

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    Have you thought about putting spinners on it?
     
  21. panteedropper

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    can't believe i missed that one! how about a fart can muffler that you can attach to your exhaust fan.
     
  22. Outrigger

    Outrigger SupaStar Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    countdown to this thread closed.... 5,4,3...
     
  23. FrostFire

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    ^^yea seriously, its getting pretty stupid and out of hand...^^
     
  24. AlexOnFyre

    AlexOnFyre Needs to get back to work NBR Reviewer

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    I think OP was stupid an out of hand to begin wi....oh wait, that's a flame. Sorry, yea this thread should be in the graveyard.
     
  25. illmatic2609

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    Hey! Just give me the money! Add 1500 to my 1500 budget and I will be very happy :D
     
  26. Fall3nAng3l

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    why not forego the notebook idea altogether if you have money to burn and visit www.extremeprometeia.com which does base units for $20,000 . Add to that a Matrox triplehead to go and three 30 in Dell TFTs and youre well on your way to bankruptcy!