I have to wonder at the prospect of paying for a professional paint job for one’s iPod or PowerBook. Granted, the iPod job only costs fifty bucks, but how many different colored skins could you buy for your iPod for fifty bucks? And the skins are removable, plus generally offer other features (non-skid, for example).
I know it’s not a full-blown paint job, but you can get cover panels for your PowerBook. Not to mention that having your iPod or ‘Book painted will void your AppleCare warranty. (via MacMinute)
posted on December 10, 2003 10:56 AMThose pro paint jobs are time consuming and labor intensive. But I don't think you said "over priced" but suggested the cost was questionable to have it done. Somehow I doubt some of the folks who have those paint jobs on their PB care very much about their warranty or AppleCare. Thoughts. Cheers.
Posted by: Ernie G at December 10, 2003 11:48 AM
As far as voiding the warranty goes, the iPod is not taken apart, so the warranty is kept intact. I'm not sure about the powerbook, but i'm sure that Colorware would answer an email about it. iPod skins come in far fewer colors than Colorware's 30 custom, scratch resistant job. I would highly recommend it.
Posted by: PDP at February 29, 2004 8:53 PM
Hey, I'm getting my ipod painted really soon (Candy Apple Red) And i think it's an awesome idea! It does not void the ipods warrenty and it's pretty much scratch free
Posted by: Derek at August 17, 2004 10:14 PM