Re: Laser etched Laptops

From: Jim Gribbin <Jim@JimGribbin.com>
Date: Fri Jan 06 2006 - 12:57:47 AKST

You know. That might actually work. That could be a marketing niche that
actually works. 'course he'd only consent if it had something Debian
based on it.
Just think of it. Fielder, in his kilt, on the cover of YOUR laptop.

Jim

Adam bultman wrote:

>"Fielder tested and approved"
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>Then have a picture of Fielder with a thumbs up sign.
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>Adam
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>>If anyone is really interested in having this done ...
>>I have a friend with one of these $20K lasers here in town. He mostly
>>uses it for plastic, but has done some experimenting with doing patterns
>>on metal. I could talk to him about this type of possibility. You would
>>need to come up with something in Corel Draw or something that could be
>>converted to Corel. You could also pay his graphic artist to come up
>>with it.
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>>Keep in mind that it if you make it too personal, it could hurt the
>>resale value. After all, would you pay money for a laptop with [insert
>>name of favorite 'lugger here]'s face on it? :-)
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>>Jim
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>>>Howdy luggers,
>>>Hope everyone had some good holidays. A friend posted this on a forum
>>>that is quite interesting, "From MAKE Mag this article on laser
>>>engraving metal laptop covers
>>><http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/11/laser_etched_powerbook.html>
>>>is interesting. The laptop here was a PowerBook with a Tarsier engraved
>>>on the lid surface, but any aluminum or magnesium laptop could be
>>>engraved. Just think! You can now have American flags or photos of your
>>>mother-in-laws etched, not only into your minds, but also into your most
>>>valuable possession!"
>>>Also Seamonkey 1.0 is coming out sometime this month. I've been running
>>>.99b for a week now and nary an issue-plus it is Fast! Take care, Bob.
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