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    Took off the Vista stcker on the new 3 week old 1555 and put 7 on it!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DRFP, Oct 29, 2009.

  1. DRFP

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    [​IMG]

    It was 2.99 on ebay and its oem plastic sticker looks way better then the old vista sticker!
     
    DRFP, Oct 29, 2009
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  2. demonhotrod

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    Ahahaha
    I thought I was "sad" for considering doing this, i've not taken the plunge and done it quite yet but it's constantly on my mind
     
    demonhotrod, Oct 29, 2009
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  3. Ice Cold

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    I did the same thing. Plus I took off the wrong Dell sticker they placed on and corrected it with a Core 2 Duo.

    Nice Upgrade from Vista and Centrino to Windows 7 and Intel Core 2 Duo. 2 $2.00 stickers just increased my resale value by $100.
     
    Ice Cold, Oct 29, 2009
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  4. strife1013

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    Can you add a link to where you got it? I'm finding them on sale for over 2.99, not looking to pay more than that.
     
    strife1013, Oct 29, 2009
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  5. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    That one is over but this one is still on

    Ebay

    you can choose 3 stickers in this one and he emailed me the Pics of Windows ones

    I bought one of each size from this one too, for other computers at home! It looks like the same the price is 4.00 1 plus 3 for ship total for 3 stickers

    [​IMG]

    Yes this is for resale but also for fun too! The core duo pentium sticker I guess is ok but its a tiny crooked seen worse on pic!
     
    DRFP, Oct 29, 2009
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  6. strife1013

    strife1013 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the one you bought number 13, 15, or 17?
     
    strife1013, Oct 29, 2009
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  7. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought 13,15 and 17

    on the laptop is 15
     
    DRFP, Oct 29, 2009
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  8. timtravel42

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    lol i really want a win 7 sticker but can't justify paying for it :p
    oh well
    haha maybe ill print one :p
     
    timtravel42, Oct 29, 2009
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  9. strife1013

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    Okay, you have to order 3 at a time right?
     
    strife1013, Oct 29, 2009
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  10. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    In this auction yes the rule is three stickers for 1 plus 3 ship

    so for 4.00 you can order 1 style sticker for a total of 3 that is why I ordered the 3 sizes since I wanted a Win 7 sticker

    Cheap in my book
     
    DRFP, Oct 29, 2009
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  11. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    LOL yea on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd these stickers were going for 9 to 19 dollars for one! I thought how Deft!
     
    DRFP, Oct 29, 2009
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  12. strife1013

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    ya, that's cheap, I have seen it go up as far as $32 for one sticker. People are suckers.
     
    strife1013, Oct 29, 2009
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  13. McGrady

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    Lol. I would rather just take all the stickers off clean, or wait till I get a new notebook that comes with the sticker.
     
    McGrady, Oct 29, 2009
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  14. Ice Cold

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    I got tons for like $2 bucks, but yes the prices quadroupled after Windows 7 came out.

    theres a BIG difference between Centrino 1 and Vista vs.

    Centrino 2 and Windows 7.

    Its like having a V8 Cobra Mustang. But only a V6 Decal. Lables are important, plus my new stickers look cool.
     
    Ice Cold, Oct 29, 2009
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  15. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree

    I only paid 429 new for the core duo T4200 and LED screen so I thought Heck its fine but the Vista sticker had to go! I fired Vista up once and then format and 7 ultimate! LOL
     
    DRFP, Oct 29, 2009
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  16. strife1013

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    Good to know I'm not the only picky person out there, hope I'm not OCD, lol.
     
    strife1013, Oct 29, 2009
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  17. Kocane

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    Woah.. that anyone would PAY to have stickers on, blows my mind
     
    Kocane, Oct 29, 2009
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  18. strife1013

    strife1013 Notebook Evangelist

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    I can spare $5
     
    strife1013, Oct 29, 2009
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  19. MidnightSun

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    Yeah... I removed all the stickers off my clean, plain, black Thinkpad right after I got it :rolleyes:
     
    MidnightSun, Oct 29, 2009
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  20. PopRoxMimo3

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    Did the stickers also add more horsepower?
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Oct 29, 2009
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  21. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    YES! LOL only in the way to buyers in EBAY when it goes for sale one day! LOL
     
    DRFP, Oct 29, 2009
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  22. Kuu

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    I was actually thinking about removing the Windows Vista/Centrino 2/Nvidia sticker that came on my laptop and placing them on the lid so people see them when its opened up >.>;

    I wonder if I should get a Core 2 Duo/Windows 7 sticker to go along with it, and just stick them all on the top edge of my monitor xP
     
    Kuu, Oct 29, 2009
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  23. Cammerv8

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    so my mouse is the most advance in the whole world :p
    it has a core2duo and Vista basic ,just 'cuz dont use a monitor :D
     

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  24. cn_habs

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    Does having this sticker really increases the sale value? I prefer the palm rest bare.
     
    cn_habs, Oct 30, 2009
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  25. DRFP

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    It is near the side of the palm rest and unless your hands are the size of Andre The Giant ( 2 times normal) you would never be close to it while typing. :rolleyes:

    But Yes I have sold many computers over the years on Ebay, yes marketing is everything.................. :D

    ( besides I like to brag a Little LOL)
     
    DRFP, Oct 30, 2009
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  26. mtarm1

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    im going to do the same... im going to re buy all the stickers that came with my laptop (replacing vista with 7) and im gunna put them all above the keyboard... because i like to show off but i dont wanna have them on my palm rest... lol
     
    mtarm1, Oct 30, 2009
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  27. moral hazard

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    Probably. It looks faster.
     
    moral hazard, Oct 30, 2009
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  28. weinter

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    I probably have a more justified reason...
    People kept asking me where I got it from... :rolleyes: :p
    Of Course I can't tell them the truth can I ? So maybe the sticker would shut them up.
     
    weinter, Oct 30, 2009
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  29. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    Aye Matey? :rolleyes:
     
    DRFP, Oct 30, 2009
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  30. Amnesiac

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    A Windows 7 sticker adds ten years to your life.

    And an Intel sticker adds another three inches to your... :D :D :D

    I'm going to get a Core 2 Duo sticker, a Windows 7 sticker and an ATI sticker.
     
    Amnesiac, Nov 5, 2009
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  31. DarkSilver

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    The world most powerful computing junk food...
    The picture is blur due to simply shooting and wrong camera setting.
    [​IMG]

    I teared off all the stickers from my laptop because they're destroying the beauty of it.
     
    DarkSilver, Nov 5, 2009
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  32. fattail95

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    Done it too!!

    [​IMG]

    I like it! :)

    Benji
     
    fattail95, Nov 8, 2009
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  33. gazzacbr

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    i think that notebookreview should officially declare it to be 'cool' to put windows 7 stickers on. then it will be cool, then i can buy some, and i will be cool :cool: :cool: :cool:
     
    gazzacbr, Nov 8, 2009
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  34. fattail95

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    If you think they look good, go ahead!
     
    fattail95, Nov 8, 2009
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  35. Ruley

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    I purchased the stickers before windows 7 came out as well as all of the new versions of my stickers, but once I took the old stickers off I decided it looked better with the stickers off.
     
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  36. Thibault

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    So what happens if I buy an Apple sticker to put on my PC?
    I understand that adding the Windows 7 sticker will increase the horsepower of the notebook and overall performance, a worthy investment. I assume the intel, nVidia/ATI stickers have a similar effect as well. However, I am completely confused as to what happens if I were to add the benefits of an Apple sticker to my computer? Anyone know?
     
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  37. booboo12

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    The whole world would explode :D ;) DO NOT ATTEMPT!
     
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  38. weinter

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    Just speculation.
    Girls will notice the sticker walk up to you saw a fake, look at you in disgust and walk off :D
    PC users will give you a dirty look for trying to be a wannabe.
    Mac users will look at you in the eye and laugh until they fell off their chairs.
    Basically no one will like you.
     
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  39. mtarm1

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    lol yer the worst from both worlds...
     
    mtarm1, Nov 10, 2009
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  40. devilcm3

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    i took off my vista sticker , my nvidia sticker , my core2quad sticker...

    makes my friend think i had a cheap knockoff laptop from china..

    and it feels better not to brag something on when everyone else still using acers lol
     
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  41. Amnesiac

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    Ordered a Windows 7 25 x 25mm, a new style C2D, and an ATI Graphics sticker. :D

    As soon as I puut on the ATI sticker, my Crysis framerate will increase by ten. :D
     
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  42. gazzacbr

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    "So what happens if I buy an Apple sticker to put on my PC?"
    you have to change your sig to ThibaultFanboy
     
    gazzacbr, Nov 10, 2009
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  43. Amnesiac

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    HTML is your best friend...
     
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  44. Kuu

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    Anyone have a clue as to how long it takes to ship? I just ordered a set a few minutes ago off of a flip of a coin.

    At least I think I'll have space for that 25x25mm sticker.
     
    Kuu, Nov 10, 2009
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  45. Amnesiac

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    Since it's coming from Hong Kong, should be a week or two until you get in the US. It's going to take ages to get to me though; Australian shipping sucks.
     
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  46. Kuu

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    Blame US government ;)

    A week? I'll laugh if HP decides to send me my Windows 7 upgrade and they both come on the same day.
     
    Kuu, Nov 10, 2009
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    I didn't order a Win7 sticker, but I did promptly rip off my vista sticker....don't want that showing up 'anywhere'
     
    theZoid, Nov 10, 2009
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  48. Lunar Aura

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    My Vista sticker peeled itself off from palm stress and then the Core2Duo sticker followed soon after. Sure the lappy looks no frills now but I don't care to "impress" anybody anyway.
     
    Lunar Aura, Nov 11, 2009
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  49. gazzacbr

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    "palm stress" that old problem ;)
    silver colour wore down on my last laptop.
    this time i have a cheap pda clear screen cover on to protect it.
    it sticks very lightly, just enough to keep laptop lookin nice :)
     
    gazzacbr, Nov 11, 2009
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  50. strife1013

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    Anyone know how to remove the old vista sticker on my notebook? It seems pretty much stuck to the computer.
     
    strife1013, Nov 19, 2009
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