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    clear skins?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by TwiztOG43, Jan 6, 2007.

  1. TwiztOG43

    TwiztOG43 Notebook Evangelist

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    is there a clear skin for the outer back side of the lcd screen?
    all i can find are skins with graphics or lcd screen protectors but i cant find any that protect the outer side :confused: of the laptop any suggestion on where to get one?
     
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    **** that is so nice! man this sux though its only for macbooks! :(
     
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    http://www.shieldzone.com/category/laptops/
    This virtually the same thing as BSE. I am going to order one for Creative Zen Vision M based on recommendations at www.epizenter.net.

    I would buy the 15 inch standard and cut it as needed for your display or email them. Maybe they can do a custom one if you provide the dimensions.
     
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    yah try shieldzone! read a lot of positive feedbacks on their product. also read that its kinda tricky to put on the cover though.
     
  7. lupin..the..3rd

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    There is a product available for the automotive market that work probably work well here. It's a clear adhesive sheet of heavy plasticy material, vinyl or something. The purpose of it is you buy a sheet of it, and cut it to fit your headlamps, fog lamps, etc on the front of your car to protect them from cracks and stone chips. It's a soft sheet of material and designed to fit curvy surfaces as well as flat. It doesn't yellow or turn cloudy with age or UV exposure. Would probably work nicely on a notebook. I think it's called 'StonGuard'?
     
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    I second Bestskinsevery (cheaper than shieldzone) but they don't have it for anything but Macs...
     
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    I suppose the reason why there are so few total notebook skins is because is blocks the air vents and fans. It can be quite dangerous, and the components could easily overheat. Even if you do manage to find a particular skin for your notebook, I strongly recommend that you don't use one.
     
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    Not many notebooks that I've ever seen have air vents and fans on the back side of the LCD screen. ;)
     
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    I have the skin on my G1, works perfectly and does what it is suppose to do. I can easily put my laptop in my backpack and not worry about scratches. My lid is in perfect condition. And yes putting it on made me want to die.
     
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    They said a DIY one for a notebook would be ~$17 shipped for me...