Geekanoids Laser Etched MacBook Pro

[unstoic5]

i would put my name

[NikolasTerenceStow]

I can't believe macs used to look so much like pcs

[dweebster8989]

That whole vid could have been done in like 20 seconds! nearly fell asleep

[gagey123456789]

dave, do you still have this macbook?

[davomrmac]

@gagey123456789 No, gone a long time ago.

[Gear7even]

I was going to do a similar thing where i sell advertising space on the macbook itself. Can you give me advise on how to get companies to buy space and any other advise thank you.

[davomrmac]

@Gear7even They will mainly buy space if you have a good amount of viewers that are going to see their logo. Always be honest with them about expectations. And keep the pricing reasonable.

[brandonhughes7]

i would put a big picture of iron man on it

[davomrmac]

@brandonhughes7 Now that would be cool.

[ildeliso]

i just love advertising companies for free

[TheLobsterOfFate]

What happens if those sponsors dont sponsor you any more and you got there logo of failiure to be good to hang onto the sponsor

[sonyvaio980]

AH-MAZING. 

[edgesuxass]

you should do this to an imac or a mac pro

[davomrmac]

@edgesuxass That would be cool.

[sidhus4life]

There is no way to undo this other then replace the back lid casing. Am I correct?

[davomrmac]

@sidhus4life Totally correct, other than a large vinyl sticker.

[blasko229]

Needs more logos.

[davomrmac]

@blasko229 :)

[DREWizC00L]

That's really cool.

[davomrmac]

@DREWizC00L Thanks.

[Kyrazlan]

aluminum is unique. it doesnt rust like iron it rusts very rapidly but the layer of oxidation on the surface of aluminum protects the rest of the metal so it doesnt appear to rust.

[davomrmac]

@Kyrazlan Great comment.

[rawimpact]

does it rust after etching with it being aluminum and all?

[davomrmac]

@rawimpact In my experience, no, it should not rust.

[rawimpact]

@davomrmac wow thanks for your quick reply.

[BilletMetalCraft]

@rawimpact Aluminum does not rust.

[Phage0070]

@rawimpact

Aluminum oxidizes on contact with air, forming a coating which will prevent further oxidation.

[Sadgurl0123]

how many minutes did that take o.o

[davomrmac]

@Sadgurl0123 About 15-20 minutes.

[louiscarr899]

what would happen if i put my finger in there?

[davomrmac]

@louiscarr899 Ouch!

[gohan1251]

@louiscarr899 you'd lose a finger

[MrVinimation]

is there a website I can go to, to get a cool design. Cause i want to do this but only if it has a cool look?

[carniverus19]

how powerful was the laser and what intensity and speed did you use?

[davomrmac]

I did not do this myself, it was done by a company.

[hellonearth001]

what company?

[davomrmac]

Razorlab, it is in the video.

[hellonearth001]

sorry for askin that stupid question

[davomrmac]

Not at all, hopefully it helped.

[bestamerica]

how work,,,

laser burning or cutting

[jdudes3]

2 wrds. SICK NASTY!!!!!!!

[lxFullMetal]

Overkill!

[MickyJimbo]

I'm looking to to the same to my macbook pro. What was the name of the company that did this for you? I would greatly appreciate it :D

[davomrmac]

Are you in the UK, as the guy who did mine is based here. It is called Razorlab.

[MickyJimbo]

I am indeed. Thank you I'm gonna look into it :D

[bestamerica]

where to take this rotary display stand

[davomrmac]

It was from a model car shop, they use them to display their models.

[TheMARZROVER]

considering apple engraves THEIR OWN products, i take it they should be fine with it

[BerettaTM]

plus its just like having a scratch... kinda

[alstraka]

ok i work at a High School and we have a laser engraver that uses corel draw, my ? is what laser setting do most people use?

[h34lyfe]

waranty destroyed

[davomrmac]

Apple are fine with laser etching normally.

[yahschild87]

so doing this DOES void your warranty?

[Filmer1eX]

Yes :) But its kinda stupid becouse the laser doesn't do anything to the electronics inside.

[pennutbutter901656]

no.

[larsenmark277]

no it is not

[No2NW0]

It is ugly... go buy yourself some imagination. I'll out laser you any day of the week. Fonts and logos are child's play.

[Sedohre]

@No2NW0 Who are you talking too? Ya SPA!

[travers114]

Should have done something in the inside around the touchpad as well.

[BerettaTM]

yeah but it may have messed up the finish when typing

[idkwhatsthat]

cool

[FabianBrugger]

its cool, but it lookes ugly

[IncognitoVideosInc]

Verry Nice! I am looking to do somthing of this sort to my Mac Book Pro.

[MacGeniusProductions]

Is their a website or places i can visit to get my macbook pro etched?

[obzelite]

most decent sized trophy shops will have a laser engraver. its pretty standard equipment now for engraving trophies.

[yarduh2]

can you give an example of one because i want mine to get engraved

[letsgoandhavesomefun]

OMG i LOVE chocolate. and mac. i LOVE mac. xD

[tjasko1]

That is really cool!

[BPerreau]

Hey - nice work. Where in London did you get it etched?

[tmaxxgod4]

read the credits... it gives the web adress and name there

[14Tyrean]

no it doesnt

[gamerECHO]

dude it does. check at 3:05 the company is called razorlab

[applemac193]

Awesome Laptop, only problem is that the MBP is too big, if it was as small as my MB i would love it. Basically, Mac Book with Mac Book Pro's Metal would be kewl!!!

[mrdancingking]

how did u do this? i know u sold ad space but how did u price it and how did u contact the company etc im thinking about doing this myslef and want to know all the ins and outs of it XD

[davomrmac]

You have to be able to offer companies worthwhile exposure. I priced it per square cm, allowing for some space around the edge. PM me.

[patsfan83]

Wow! Im thinking about getting a mac, how does it compare to windows? Is it as user friendly?

[davomrmac]

:-)

[davomrmac]

This will not void the warranty. It is a cosmetic tattoo and is fine with Apple.

[camovinem]

how much did that coast

[davomrmac]

Not including the laptop, just the etching was a little under £200.

[Robotank07]

those laptops are a good 100+ pounds

[reviewmad]

100?i would price at at 1000!

[MegaDance265]

thats 1 sweet laptop..