More laser etched Powerbooks

Philip Torrone is at it again. 3 more Powerbooks have received the laser etching treatment (read about the first one he did, or get yours done by ETCHamac). This time the Powerbooks get a NeXT logo, a bunny in a tsunami, and some tasteful blossom branches.
I really want to get this done to my Powerbook, since new tops only cost $35 (for the 15 inchers). Would you do this to your precious Powerbook?
[via O'Grady's PowerPage]
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Philip Torrone is at it again. 3 more Powerbooks have received the laser etching treatment (read about the first one he did, or get yours...
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This clarify for all the folks trying to figure the painting. It's by a husband and wife illustration duo named Kozyndan. It's a remix of the great wave painting with bunnies. They do a lot of cool stuff. I use some their custom CD-Rs for mix CDs for my friends.
http://www.kozyndan.com/
I would do this in an instant. I know that a fair number of architecture schools have these in their labs, and wouldn't be too surprised if even schools that lacked arch. schools had these. I may have to check this out for my self. I just can't imagine having to ship my PB in order to get this done. That seems like a lot to ask, even if it is only $35 (which sounds really low for this kind of thing). I don't know what I'd get on mine, but I know that it'd be elegant. I don't need any WoW guys on mine (sorry #6), but probably something like the Burj al Arab or another really iconic piece of architecture. There are so many ideas goin' through my head right now that I couldn't possibly pin it to one. Probably some sort of super city's skyline that has all these really important buildings from throughout history in it. (Oh, and if you couldn't tell by now, I'm an arch. student.)
Marre, its' called "The Great Wave" by Hokusai. More accurately that's a "The Great Wave" inspired piece of art with bunnies instead of water (and lacking the boats).
April 14 2006 at 2:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI don't think this ruins the Mac's simplistic elegant design.
I think this is probably the most tasteful and elegant way anyone could accessorize the look of their PB or MBP.
That being said: When I actually GET a MBP after the summer, I'd love to have this done.
so, wait, where do you get replacement tops for your powerbook? My 12 incher is dented and getting scuffed up, I'd like a new shiny top.
April 14 2006 at 2:11 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyancient stuff. December of last year.
April 14 2006 at 12:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYes, it would be degrading calling it a a bunny in a tsunami, but if you look closely at the image, it's actually a bunny infused tsunamithe waves are literally little bunnies.
You can find the artwork here:
http://www.kozyndan.com/new_portfolio/GR28.html
I think it's a neat idea. I'm sure people will have lots of creative ideas for designs & patterns especially if the etching is deep enough to accept a color wash.
Maybe someone can come up with a 'Kilroy was here" style image of Steve Jobs peering over the top.
http://www.discoverquincy.com/assets/images/kilroy.jpg
would that have any affect on the warranty?
April 14 2006 at 11:56 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIsn't that a painting called "The Big Wave"?
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