12-31-2018 03:56 PM
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  1. jsarino's Avatar
    jsarino
    VR Expert
    I wanted to see if some of you have skinned (or put stickers) on your Pixelbook, or left it naked? For those that have left it naked, how has the casing held up?

    Edit: I've been thinking about doing this before my Pixelbook arrives. My wife has a dbrand skin on her MacBook Air (metallic gray) and has held up well, and I had a carbon fiber skin (don't recall the brand) on my old MacBook Pro that got scratched up over time, but protected the laptop itself.
    10-24-2018 11:40 AM
  2. Itsa_Me_Mario's Avatar
    Itsa_Me_Mario
    ¯\_(o_o)_/¯
    I skinned mine.
    10-24-2018 12:05 PM
  3. jsarino's Avatar
    jsarino
    VR Expert
    Originally Posted by Itsa_Me_Mario
    I skinned mine.
    What skin did you go with (dbrand, Xtremeskins, Slickwraps, etc.)? Got a pic of it with the skin?
    10-24-2018 12:28 PM
  4. Itsa_Me_Mario's Avatar
    Itsa_Me_Mario
    ¯\_(o_o)_/¯
    Dbrand

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    10-24-2018 12:34 PM
  5. jsarino's Avatar
    jsarino
    VR Expert
    ^^^Nice! I happen to pick the same color combination before I saw your picture. Same as yours: back, trackpad and bottom in Hyperblack Titanium, glass in Matte White, Google logo in red. It's essentially the reverse of my panda Pixel 2 XL.

    Sorry if I inadvertently copied your look.
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    10-24-2018 01:12 PM
  6. Kirstein Gourlay's Avatar
    Kirstein Gourlay
    I stuck a sticker on mine.
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    10-25-2018 03:24 AM
  7. B. Diddy's Avatar
    B. Diddy
    Senior Ambassador
    Originally Posted by Kirstein Gourlay
    I stuck a sticker on mine. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b73b9f3d01.jpg
    Kitteh SMASH!
    10-25-2018 04:31 AM
  8. jsarino's Avatar
    jsarino
    VR Expert
    For those of you that did skin their Pixelbooks, did it affect the wireless signals by covering the glass portion?
    10-25-2018 05:01 PM
  9. Itsa_Me_Mario's Avatar
    Itsa_Me_Mario
    ¯\_(o_o)_/¯
    No.
    Originally Posted by jsarino
    For those of you that did skin their Pixelbooks, did it affect the wireless signals by covering the glass portion?
    Also, I skinned the tracpad without issues
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    10-25-2018 06:30 PM
  10. CVisk's Avatar
    CVisk
    Is it the consensus that DBrand is the best?
    11-28-2018 07:08 PM
  11. Itsa_Me_Mario's Avatar
    Itsa_Me_Mario
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    My vote is dbrand
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    11-28-2018 09:22 PM
  12. jsarino's Avatar
    jsarino
    VR Expert
    Very similar to Itsa_Me_Mario's, but here's mine covered in a dbrand skin, next to my panda Pixel 2 XL...


    You can also look at Xtremeskins, but I don't know how good a quality their skins are.
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    11-29-2018 08:38 AM
  13. dc52ltr's Avatar
    dc52ltr
    Mad colours! Pixelbook skinned or naked?-1543680298756.jpegPixelbook skinned or naked?-1543680318780.jpeg
    12-01-2018 11:05 AM
  14. wtherrell's Avatar
    wtherrell
    NAKED! It's too beautiful to cover up.
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    12-05-2018 11:08 AM
  15. jsarino's Avatar
    jsarino
    VR Expert
    Originally Posted by wtherrell
    NAKED! It's too beautiful to cover up.
    If it wasn't for kids, pets, and any chance of it getting scratched by the elements, I'd certainly keep mine naked too! So, putting the skin is for its protection, and giving it a bit of flair at the same time.
    12-06-2018 10:00 AM
  16. B. Diddy's Avatar
    B. Diddy
    Senior Ambassador
    Originally Posted by dc52ltr
    Mad colours! Click image for larger version.  Name: 1543680298756.jpeg  Views: 24  Size: 57.2 KB  ID: 294873Click image for larger version.  Name: 1543680318780.jpeg  Views: 22  Size: 31.3 KB  ID: 294874
    Awesome -- it looks like a Legobook!
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    12-06-2018 03:50 PM
  17. malimal's Avatar
    malimal
    Originally Posted by dc52ltr
    Mad colours! Click image for larger version.  Name: 1543680298756.jpeg  Views: 24  Size: 57.2 KB  ID: 294873Click image for larger version.  Name: 1543680318780.jpeg  Views: 22  Size: 31.3 KB  ID: 294874
    where did you get the plam rest skins?
    12-17-2018 11:35 AM
  18. ImTurningViolet's Avatar
    ImTurningViolet
    So you guys with skins, do you take your Pixelbook out of the house? I put a clear she'll on mine but I would love to switch to a skin. I'm just worried that it'll get dinged up in my backpack.
    12-20-2018 04:11 AM
  19. billchat's Avatar
    billchat
    Originally Posted by ImTurningViolet
    So you guys with skins, do you take your Pixelbook out of the house? I put a clear she'll on mine but I would love to switch to a skin. I'm just worried that it'll get dinged up in my backpack.


    I would worry about this too. Think I'd be more comfortable with sleeve that had some padding to it.
    12-20-2018 06:42 AM
  20. WillysJeepMan's Avatar
    WillysJeepMan
    Originally Posted by billchat
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    I would worry about this too. Think I'd be more comfortable with sleeve that had some padding to it.
    I only transport my Pixelbook in a backpack (or my Solo Duane Briefcase/Backpack ) that has a separate padded slot for a laptop.
    12-20-2018 07:09 AM
  21. billchat's Avatar
    billchat
    Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan
    I only transport my Pixelbook in a backpack (or my Solo Duane Briefcase/Backpack ) that has a separate padded slot for a laptop.
    You have the padding built into the back pack, good move. Should I ever do any "traveling" with my Pixelbook, I'd get a sleeve for it. Not just for protection from scratches etc., but also for added grip. I have my Pixel 3 in a case for these very reasons.

    Appreciate all your Pixelbook info JeepMan.
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    12-20-2018 07:20 AM
  22. Itsa_Me_Mario's Avatar
    Itsa_Me_Mario
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    Sleeve!
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    12-20-2018 07:25 AM
  23. WillysJeepMan's Avatar
    WillysJeepMan
    Originally Posted by billchat
    You have the padding built into the back pack, good move. Should I ever do any "traveling" with my Pixelbook, I'd get a sleeve for it. Not just for protection from scratches etc., but also for added grip. I have my Pixel 3 in a case for these very reasons.
    That Solo Duane is my "overnight" gearbag of sorts. I also use this sleeve.
    Pixelbook skinned or naked?-91iaob-ladl._sl1486_.jpg

    I was never a fan of sleeves until I found that one. The retractable handle made all the difference.


    Originally Posted by billchat
    Appreciate all your Pixelbook info JeepMan.
    Thanks! There's so much that the Pixelbook can do, and the mainstream tech media doesn't "get it", so we're only going to get support and encouragement from among ourselves.
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    12-20-2018 07:46 AM
  24. WillysJeepMan's Avatar
    WillysJeepMan
    Along with applying a matte screen protector, I decided to apply a skin.
    Pixelbook skinned or naked?-2018-12-26-05.42.48.jpg
    I love the combination of glass, aluminum, and wood. It definitely has a mid-century vibe to it (and maybe mid'1970's electronics as well)
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    12-27-2018 08:50 AM
  25. billchat's Avatar
    billchat
    Since I tend to be a wee bit clutzy at times, I've been looking at this case. Maybe by the time they get it back in stock my mind will be made up.

    Pixelbook skinned or naked?-capture.jpg
    12-27-2018 09:20 AM
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