Laser-Etched Laptops


	Laser-Etched Laptops

Harrison

12-12-2006 8:06 PM

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entertainment, technology

Harrison says:

It's a tattoo for you computer.

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12-12-2006 10:24 PM

adamc

In one day I come across a tattoo store in Second Life where you can brand your virtual self and now this. I guess it's all about grinding out a unique identity for ourselves and our devices.

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