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Laptop Case Modding?

Posted by Cliff on from the if-you've-got-the-euros-to-spend... dept.

TechnoLust asks: "Ok, we all know how popular case modding has become. Just visit Thinkgeek for proof. But what about laptops? I can't impress that hot geek-girl with my ultra-tricked-out PC if it is sitting at home. But pull out a modded laptop at the airport and she may delay her flight. So my question is this: What places have /.ers found to get modded laptop parts and options? I know we've covered building your own laptop here and here, but I'm not really concerned with building my own, just modding a "mass manufactured" laptop. Of course, this brings a new element into modding (i.e. you don't want to run your neons when on battery.) I am also interested in knowing what manufacturer's laptops you guys think would be easiest to mod. I've had very good luck out of Toshiba laptops. The perfect laptop for me would be a clear cased Toshiba with neons around the edges. I know it will be expensive, but it's something I use everyday, so I can justify treating myself."

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  1. Dunno if a custom paint job counts, but... by Gid1 · · Score: 4, Informative

    Apple Powerbooks (the older ones -- Titaniums don't really need painting!): http://www.applefritter.com/hacks/laptops.html

    I'd consider doing that to my Powerbook, but it has a history of catching fire, so I leave it well alone!