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A custom vinyl skin with a map of Detroit, made for my cheap Samsung Chromebook 3.
This is my Samsung Chromebook 3. I bought it refurbished on Amazon for under $130, and it’s slim and easy to carry. What I want to show you is the custom vinyl skin I made on Skinit. They had this Chromebook in their design database, so I uploaded a map of Detroit, made it black and subtle, and centered the word Detroit with their text tool. Skinit sells on its own site, so the button goes to a ready-made Chromebook 3 skin on Amazon.
- Fully custom: upload your own image and text
- Cutout lets the Chrome logo show through
- Strong adhesive
- Subtle black look blends in
- Comes with a microfiber cloth
- Textured lid makes the corners harder to stick
- Heat may be needed on the corners
- Your device has to be in their database
▶ Watch the full review on YouTube
What comes in the package
It arrives in a big envelope with a microfiber cloth. The skin comes on a backing card, and the glue holding it is tough, so peel the skin off carefully without tearing it.
There’s a hole cut out so the Chrome logo shines through. I just uploaded a map, made it black so it’s subtle, and used their design tool to center Detroit in one of their fonts.
Installing it
I used Skinit skins on iPhones and the back of my iPad before switching to fuller cases. Spin the laptop so you can line up the logo cutout, then press down the center first and work outward. That makes the corners easier on curved edges.
The Chromebook 3’s lid is textured, so I worried about grip. The corners were a little stubborn. You could hit them with a heat gun or hair dryer to shrink the vinyl around the edge.
About the buy link
Skinit custom skins are sold on skinit.com, not Amazon, and the video had no product link. The button goes to a MightySkins skin made for the Samsung Chromebook 3 11.6 inch in Black Marble. It’s a ready-made design, not custom.
How it looks
It looks nifty, and in black it blends in. It doesn’t look like something stuck on.
Laptops don’t get beat up as much as phones, so a skin makes more sense here than on a handheld. Competitors include DecalGirl and Slickwraps. Skinit was the one that had this exact computer.
FAQ
Can I upload my own design?
Yes. Skinit lets you upload an image and add your own text.
Does it cover the Chrome logo?
No. There’s a cutout so it shows through.
Will it stick to a textured lid?
Mostly. The corners took some pressing, and heat can help.
Was this sponsored?
No. I bought it and don’t have a discount code.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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