Hi David,
I am in Norway... I just got my new iBook, which has an international keyboard. I am now getting a new one, a Norwegian one. So what I need to do, is to change the keyboard definition in the system, then pop on the new keyboard. And I will be all set, with a new iBook that really looks like it belongs in Norway. And I can touch type in my normal speed again.. :) I would much rather do that than painting the keys. I really don't think that would be a good solution, at least not one that would last very long (painting on plastic, the preparation work would be a lot of work sanding the key's down, using special primer etc.). Why don't you call around to different Apple workshops and ask if they have a dead AlBook laying there with a Swedish keyboard, and if they can pull the keyboard and sell it to you for a reasonable price...
I wouldn't ask Apple for help though. I think they may be linked together for the Scandinavian countries, because when I spoke with them, they kept calling me Swedish even if I told them I am in Norway. They probably use people sitting in another country. Anyway, I tried calling them here, and got no help at all. Actually, all I got was a big lie, that it was impossible to change the keyboard on an iBook, and that if you needed a new keyboard, you would have to buy a new computer. I am actually seriously considering to send a formal complaint. I luckily knew better already, I had checked that you could change the keyboard before buying the computer. But if I didn't know, and believed them, I would most likely have had to get rid of my new iBook, because I have to have the Norwegian keyboard, I just can't use an International one.
About painting the titanium Power Book... You can take the whole case off, right? I would seriously consider to sand it down myself, then use the spackle (what do you call it in English, not sure that is the right word - Norwegian: "sparkel", Swedish, maybe: "Spackel"?? - Du forstaar hva jeg mener?) they use for metal/cars (not interior "snabbspackel", that does not get hard enough), then sand it even and smooth and finally take the whole thing to a car paint shop and get them to finish the job perfectly. Shouldn't cost much as long as you have done the preparation work which is what takes time. Or take it to one of the schools where they learn to paint cars. They normally do the job for free, you only pay for the paint. I mean, I would make sure that the paint job was totally perfect... While you are at it, you also have the chance to get a unique PB, why not go for a different color? How about shiny bright red? Now that would look real cool with the white apple... Oh well, you probably want it to look "normal"... :)
Just my NOK .50 worth... :)
Aase :)
On 1/16/05 3:03 PM, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
My PB vs. iBook decision is nearing it's end and I'm leaning towards the AlBook. However, I am seriously considdering painting it, partly because it's fun but also because it has a dent which needs straightning.
Anyone have any good ideas/tips for painting an AlBook ???
Unfortunately it has a US keyboard (I'm in Sweden) so I am actually considdering repainting the keys too, which makes the whole thing a lot more interesting...
Love to hear from anyone with tips or experience.
Do a Google search for painted iBooks. I've seen several articles one of which encouraged a student of mine to paint his. The lid is a waving US flag and the bottom is a blue field with stars. I don't recall the details but I do remember him saying the star field took him three attempts.
david
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