Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Post by graystevens » Wed, Jul 10, 2019, 8:05 PM UTC

Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks
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Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Post by sascha_sl » Wed, Jul 10, 2019, 9:16 PM UTC

this is essentially why i have a dbrand skin (aka a piece of textured vinyl) on my macbook pro

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Post by JoshTriplett » Wed, Jul 10, 2019, 9:18 PM UTC

I'd love this for a non-Mac laptop, as well.

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Post by dudul » Wed, Jul 10, 2019, 9:21 PM UTC

Maybe I read a little fast, but why only mention "MacBooks"? Wouldn't this system work for any laptop?

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Post by jhinra » Wed, Jul 10, 2019, 9:24 PM UTC

sascha_sl wrote: post #2

this is essentially why i have a dbrand skin (aka a piece of textured vinyl) on my macbook pro

But that's almost a harder decision - you can certainly buy a bland colored skin to put stickers on, but if you're going to the effort of skinning your laptop, why not pick an interesting skin?

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Post by bootlooped » Wed, Jul 10, 2019, 9:24 PM UTC

There is a brand that makes screen (or body) protectors for phones, tablets and laptops. I have used their phone protectors and have always been happy. I don't agree with the downsides listed for this approach, they offer matte finish, I have never had an issue with the protectors yellowing, and I can source (buy) them right now.

https://www.bestskinsever.com/laptop-skin

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Post by miloignis » Wed, Jul 10, 2019, 9:25 PM UTC

dudul wrote: post #4

Maybe I read a little fast, but why only mention "MacBooks"? Wouldn't this system work for any laptop?

A similar system, I'm sure, but he got the material specifically to match the metal of the MacBook and is gauging if other people are interested in it.

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Post by jkmcf » Wed, Jul 10, 2019, 9:29 PM UTC

dudul wrote: post #4

Maybe I read a little fast, but why only mention "MacBooks"? Wouldn't this system work for any laptop?

MacBooks are fairly limited in external sizes. Other laptops probably vary by tiny dimensions. OTOH, a 2013 MBP lid is slightly different from a 2015.

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Post by PTRFRLL » Wed, Jul 10, 2019, 9:29 PM UTC

Love this. My old MacBook was covered in stickers but I grew out of most of them and removing them was a giant pain. Plus, like you mentioned, resale value took a hit. On my new MacBook, I've kept it sticker-free due to my past experience. This would give me the freedom to slap some new stickers on there knowing they're easily removable down the line.

Re: Preserving Laptop Stickers on MacBooks

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Post by sascha_sl » Wed, Jul 10, 2019, 9:29 PM UTC

jhinra wrote: post #5

sascha_sl wrote: post #2

this is essentially why i have a dbrand skin (aka a piece of textured vinyl) on my macbook pro

But that's almost a harder decision - you can certainly buy a bland colored skin to put stickers on, but if you're going to the effort of skinning your laptop, why not pick an interesting skin?

I currently have the Hex skin. They have a pretty big selection.

https://dbrand.com/shop/apple-macbook-pro-13-skins-touch-bar