Of all the dumb things I think I need...

[DiscoJen]

Apparently I need a hobby because I can't find anything else stupid to worry myself with other than trying to locate someone who makes laptop skins for massive freaking laptops. I traded my beloved 15" with my father-in-law who soon realized he made a huge, pardon the pun, mistake getting an 18" Toshiba that is too heavy and bulky to be portable. Now I've got this very large hunk of boring piano black plastic with a grande sized "Toshiba" logo splashed across the face that shows every fingerprint, greasy booger slime, and sneeze goo spray, and I want to at least customize it. But I can't find anyone that makes skins this big. Blah blah something about resolution sizes blah blah.

Does anyone know where to get a skin for this friggin useless, too big to even fit on a lap, laptop? I usually get skins from DecalGirl but no luck there either and a web search isn't getting me anywhere. You peeps seem to always have the "in" on everything else considered useless so I am leaving my laptop skin in your hands.

J

 

[Two Cold Soakers]

so I am leaving my laptop skin in your hands.

ugggh.
:ack:

 

[hafaday]

I'm not exactly sure what your looking for. but I found this and this. or you can go cheesy with a big LR sticker.

Good luck.

 

[DiscoJen]

ugggh.
:ack:

OMG I didn't notice that phrase not sounding quite the way I meant it. uke:

 

[ArmyRover]

http://www.amazon.com/Ying-Decorati...UM/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1301710267&sr=8-20

There are quite a few on amazon when you use the search 18 inch laptop skin

 

[group captain mandrake]

Give Vigg a call, he can make anything, I got my Steal Your Face from him.
You should have him make you one like this: http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/groupcaptainmandrake/poltergeist%20clown/?action=view&current=polt.jpg

 

[kennith]

I don't know what their laptop protection includes, but the Invisible Shield I put on that iPod really is the cat's ass. They do list laptop applications, though, and it's not just for the lid, apparently.

Things don't really stick to it or leave marks.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[knewsom]

I don't know what their laptop protection includes, but the Invisible Shield I put on that iPod really is the cat's ass. They do list laptop applications, though, and it's not just for the lid, apparently.

Things don't really stick to it or leave marks.

Cheers,

Kennith

Kennith,

An aside... Invisible Shield is very, VERY good, but I prefer Skinomi - it won't yellow in time (it has a built-in UV coating), and is just as tough.

-Kris

 

[DiscoJen]

I did find a few 18" skins on Amazon and boy were they ugly. I guess not a whole lot of options.

Rick, that is a fantastic idea!!! :bow: I totally forgot about ole Vigg. I'll shoot him a message right now. Tell Mrs. Ness hello!

 

[group captain mandrake]

Hey Jen, how about this one:
http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/groupcaptainmandrake/Cat%20Fud/?action=view&current=CatFud.jpg

 

[DiscoJen]

LOL Except it's my cat that would be the one playing that trick on the dogs. They fall for anything involving fud.

 

[ptschram]

Give Vigg a call, he can make anything, I got my Steal Your Face from him.
You should have him make you one like this: http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/groupcaptainmandrake/poltergeist%20clown/?action=view&current=polt.jpg

Let's see a pic of this SYF!!

 

[msggunny]

O.D. Green 500 mph duct tape. Works wonders covering anything....

 

[group captain mandrake]

Let's see a pic of this SYF!!

Jen said you would be interested in that. I actually posted this link in the stickers thread.
It's a real nice decal, but it didn't stick to the flat black painted hood blackout too well. If I want to keep it on, I'll have to glue the edges down.


/http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/groupcaptainmandrake/steal%20your%20face%20disco/

 

[Mantaray]

www.gelaskins.com

if they don't have a skin you like, you can upload a photo and make a custom one. you can also get custom sizes if their standard sizes don't fit. the custom creation page is a little quirky to work with though. i got a custom skin from them for my netbook. good customer service too.

 

[DiscoJen]

Fantastic!!!! Finally one that allows larger sized custom skins. Thank you for forwarding that link Mantaray. I'll play with it tonight and see how it turns out. :victory:

 

[DiscoJen]

I owe you a drink Rick! Vigg was able to come through and work with the resolution image I sent. The Gelaskin site was cool, too but I just couldn't get it to look right and Vigg came through in style and at a great price.

Can't wait to get it!

 

[group captain mandrake]

I owe you a drink Rick!

Well then you guys better get up here and pay up, damnit! :cheers:

Glad you got what you wanted. I was happy with Vigg's stuff, good quality & price.