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megatronbomb · Feb 10, 2007, 05:42 PM

I'm tired of the white and I want to get a decal to go on my MacBook. I know there are sites like decal girl, etc that have "skins" that cover the entire outer surface, but I'm wondering if vinyl decals, like those sold on eBay for instance, would stick?

SLiMeX · Feb 11, 2007, 12:53 AM

Should've gotten the black!

Just kidding! What were you looking for? I mean if you just want decals you could buy some stickers for your favourite bands or something, slap them on there. If you're looking for like, wood grain or something, I don't have a clue where to look. Also, I know you can buy ultra-slim plastic covers for the macbook, too.

earthlings · Feb 11, 2007, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by megatronbomb

I'm tired of the white and I want to get a decal to go on my MacBook. I know there are sites like decal girl, etc that have "skins" that cover the entire outer surface, but I'm wondering if vinyl decals, like those sold on eBay for instance, would stick?

If I saw this message earlier I would know the site. I was searching thru the picture boards, and saw the site you are looking for, but until then, I have no clue what the site is called. I'll look.

earthlings · Feb 11, 2007, 01:38 AM

I found it.

earthlings · Feb 11, 2007, 01:39 AM

MacStyles.com :: No More Naked Apples!!!

megatronbomb · Feb 11, 2007, 03:22 AM

Oooh... thanks. I like the idea of the Maccents but none of them really hit the spot. I ended up ordering some Decepticon (Transformers) vinyl decals on eBay... I'm not sure how they'll work, but they're a set with different sizes. I'm sure one of them will fit well.

megatronbomb · Feb 11, 2007, 03:25 AM

Originally Posted by SLiMeX

Should've gotten the black!

Just kidding! What were you looking for? I mean if you just want decals you could buy some stickers for your favourite bands or something, slap them on there. If you're looking for like, wood grain or something, I don't have a clue where to look. Also, I know you can buy ultra-slim plastic covers for the macbook, too.

More than anything I was wondering if vinyl decals would physically work. Will they stick? I'm guessing they will. If not, I'll be sure to mention it here.

earthlings · Feb 11, 2007, 03:34 PM

ok. Maybe when you get them, you could take a picture of the decal and post it here.

megatronbomb · Feb 11, 2007, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by earthlings

ok. Maybe when you get them, you could take a picture of the decal and post it here.

I will.

voiceofra · Feb 15, 2007, 05:09 AM

A few more options for ya:
Speck Products -See Thru Hard Case.
Decal Girl laptop skins.
And if they EVER get things rolling again (they've been "on hiatus" for far too long. Right AFTER i got my iPod, too) - MacSkins.

megatronbomb · Feb 15, 2007, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by voiceofra

A few more options for ya:
Speck Products -See Thru Hard Case.
Decal Girl laptop skins.
And if they EVER get things rolling again (they've been "on hiatus" for far too long. Right AFTER i got my iPod, too) - MacSkins.

Thanks for the links!

I went to the Apple store yesterday, I'm also looking for a sleeve (I have a Brenthaven bag, and it provides great protection if I'm going somewhere, but sometimes I just want a sleeve if I'm walking across campus to class, etc) and gave the Speck hard cases a good look. It's hard to tell how much bulk they add and that concerned me. Also, I think their price point is too high for what it is. I ended up not getting a sleeve... just didn't see one I liked.

It's too bad MacSkinz could never really get their act together. I saw them in the past and they looked pretty neat.

quiklee · Feb 16, 2007, 04:13 AM

I've been looking for a Mossimo Sticker or an old Redsand sticker . . if i just dated myself . . oh well!

megatronbomb · Feb 18, 2007, 12:50 AM

My decals arrived today.

I know it looks really crooked, but it's not nearly that bad in person, I swear!

xpsonic · Feb 20, 2007, 06:09 AM

doesnt look too bad. =]

earthlings · Feb 20, 2007, 12:41 PM

sweet!!! congrats on your buy!

rnp614 · Feb 21, 2007, 05:23 PM

Will those sorts of decals from macstyles or the decepticon ones from ebay stain the macbook finish? I kind of want to get some white decals for my blackbook but dont want to ruin the finish

katwmn1 · Mar 15, 2007, 09:57 PM

http://www.macavatar.com
http://www.zcuztomskinz.com
iPod Skins and Computer Laptop Covers Make a Statement - I have used theirs...works great. It's easy to remove and replace. I just ordered a new one through macavatar.com (you can find them cheaper on eBay...search for "macbook decal")...I'll let you know how it is.

Hope this helps