The World Of Customization: Redesign Your Mac With ColorWare

Sure Apple's silverly aluminum Macs and peripherals have a unique charm you can't argue look bad. But you could also argue they're just about as boring as a refrigerator once you let your imagination run wild. With no thanks to Apple, you can create your own one-of-a-kind MacBook and even Mac mini using a service like ColorWare, the only service we know of that let's you fully color and spec-customize any one of Apple's current MacBook lineup using professional techniques used in the auto industry involving a proprietary 2X clear coating that is impervious to UV ray damage, minor scratches and water.

ColorWare was once a service that would let anyone send in their existing device whether it would be a portable Mac, a pair of headphones, an iPad or iPod - and you'd be able to get it back fully tricked out from the ground up with your custom paint job you've picked out before shipping in your device. These days ColorWare is doing things a little different. The company is acting as a reseller for the most popular gadgets while you've got the ability to pick out a product, customize the way it looks using a slew of color options with either glossy or matte finishes - and finally you're also able to upgrade any current generation Mac mini or MacBook with improved specs like you would thru Apple's online ordering system. From there, the wait for the process begins until the finished product finally arrives at your doorstep the way you truly wanted.

ColorWare takes us behind the scenes for the first time where it reveals its intriguingly painstaking step by step procedure at how its laboratory mixed with a full fledged spray paint facility pimps out someone's MacBook Pro. Every little component is stripped away including left over glue until nothing but the bare aluminum unibody is left to ensure a clean and professional paint job similar to how cars are sprayed and detailed. Each device is disassembled and then put back together by a technician like it was done by iFixit. This way, ColorWare lets you pick out an individual color for just about every detail including the glass trackpad, lid hinge and Apple logo. Sadly, the keyboard is the only part on a Mac that isn't customizable most likely due to the complex laser etched keys.

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GelaSkins Introduces Its Own iPhone 4S HardCase Case

Say what? GelaSkins has introduced its HardCase case for both the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4, as well as for the iPhone 3GS and 3G. Perfect if you love all the incredible artsy patterns and graphics that until today were only available on skins, are now available on a much more protective case. The HardCase is somewhat of a basic back, snap-on style polycarbonate protective case. And it's about time GelaSkins makes something other than terrific skins. And you guessed it, the HardCase can be customized using your own graphics and art in the same method GelaSkins lets you make your own custom skins. The HardCase will run you $34.95 regardless whether you select a pre-arted one out of more than 300 designs or create your own custom HardCase using your creative mind.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

iPad 2 Isn't Only Available In Silver Thanks To ColorWare

It's the iPad 2's turn to get the ColorWare custom color treatment after we last saw Monster's Beats By Dre Studio headphones get all chromed out. ColorWare will color customize an iPad 2 to your specific request using their online tool, but will charge you $900 for it. $900 will get you a brand new iPad 2 with the specific colors you've chosen for the back, Apple logo and home button in a 16GB WiFi only flavor. There's nothing like having an iPad 2 colored with your favorite color combination. 

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

E13ectron's Newly Customizable Aluminum iPhone 4 Cases Now Shipping

E13ctron have begun shipping their newly developed S4 aluminum cases for the iPhone 4. E13ctron allows you to customize the colors of your case by choosing two colors for the two parts of the iPhone 4 case right down to the screw colors that are available in black or silver. You can choose between a slew of 13 colors, unlike any other aluminum case. The S4 anodized aluminum case will cost you a pretty penny at $84.99. We will have a full review of the S4 case soon, so stay tuned! 

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Customize Your Magic Trackpad

You can now make your own custom 3M skin for the Apple Magic Trackpad using GelaSkins' DIY process, which enables you to use your own photos and images. GelaSkins uses high quality 3M materials which are very easy to apply without any air bubbles and they leave no residue. You can also choose from many of GelaSkins' artwork from artists. This is a great way to customize your Magic Trackpad without spending too much. The DIY custom skins will cost you $15, and so will the stock artwork. GelaSkins does not have any info on whether their skins are fully compatible with the touch surface of the Magic Trackpad. 

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Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief