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Yep, we see those at trade shows occasionally here.  Seems like a "new" company is popping up all the time!  I would like to get one for myself (a universal of coarse) but don't have the extra cash at the moment.

They are alot of fun though, thats one thing that I actually like about my job!

Happy 4th Guys!
I'm going to spend mine drinking beer and having bbq!

Check this forum out, you may find someone close to you to etch your laptop:
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They are about $10,000 as well, so they would be pretty expensive.  If you do go chinese, ask him about aligning the beam after a laser replacement.  I've never done one on a chinese laser, but I've heard it can be a real pain in the ass.  If he says "it's not that bad" make him show you!

We get used ones in, but they seem to hold their value well.  a machine large  enough to do your laptops (16"x12") usually sell for about $7,000 - $8,000 used.

It may be something you want to get into cheap and see what happens, if it takes off then get you a really nice one!

What is the manufacturer of the Chinese laser?

It's too bad your not down the road from me, I'd do your laptop for free!!!  The material your laptop is made of is Anodized Aluminum.  They engrave very easily.  The guy your trying to get to do the work for you is probably just scared of f--king it up!
As far as buying a unit, the ones I sell are made by Universal Laser.  The chinese lasers are crap, unfortunately.  The laser tube they use is made of glass, and they fail after a few months (6 months max).  You have to remember your parts come from China, so they take up to 3 months to get here (not sure about the UK). I know this because we have quite a few people call us wanting us to fix their chinese made lasers.  The Epilogs are ok, again I may be biased because I sell Universals.  
One thing you really must consider when buying lasers is the actual laser tube itself.  All self contained lasers will eventually need to be replaced.  The epilogs are a pain in the ass because you have to send your laser to get fixed, and when they fix it they only fix what is broken.  And then they send it back.  It takes a lot of time, and can buy in the neighborhood of 3-4 grand.
With the Universal's the laser is part of a core system, where you order a new one, it is shipped to you and you swap it with your used one.  Usually they are available for next day shipping (in the US).
If you decide to buy, you can buy from me and I can come out and do the training!

I hope this information helps, let me know if you have anymore questions.

God Damn, thats crazy.

Quoting: Roadkill

Eh ?

LOL, Wal-Mart feet is what we call it when the bottom of your feet are black from walking around bare foot!

I was hoping you would mention me teaching you about "Wal-Mart Feet".

I'm glad you guys had a good time.  I hope I can meet up with you again next time!

They let anyone join here huh?

This is the best time of year here, won't be long until we start seeing 100+F every day

Break out the sunscreen!!!

Its gonna be 32-34 here this weekend

Is that a trick question?

Graeme, are you drinking!!!!!?????

Did the movie just get released into the U.K. this week?  My mom bought it when it came out on DVD a few weeks back.  I can burn it and drop it in Graeme's box'o'shit .........that I will send one of these days!

Man, i just passed some of that crap in the store last night!

Thats what the ghetto blacks drink here!!

All these great UK brews, and you want Colt .45?

What the hell is saggy anyways?

Quoting: Sammy Lou

   # Posted: 17 Feb 2006 12:17
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you will never get a girl if you are all saggy

I'm not saggy, dammit.... but i'm drunk and its 5:15am here!


I gotta V3, it rocks man!

not beaners, n**gers

That first car would be bumpin' with some gold dayton's and a loud ass stereo

LOL, my friend had one just like that

Mine would be either my dad's '77 Ford F100 w/ 3 on the tree or the picture he showed me of his '72 Cutlass.  I never got to see the cutlass, it was sold shortly before I was born

Ok, i "perfected" the chili last night.  Here's what I did

2 lbs of ground beef
2 10oz cans of tomato puree
2 cans of diced tomatos (drain the juice)
1 yellow or white onion
2-3 Poblano Peppers
2 bell peppers
1 tablespoon beef boillon
1/4 cup of minced garlic
dried chili's
vegtable
and 1 bock beer

for the powder:

2 tablespoons oregano
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 TEASPOON cinammon

I still used the food processor to dice the onion, and peppers.  Sautee them in the pot you will use for the chili.  Add the garlic while sauteeing.  Dump it all in, including the beer.  The beer will be the "liquid" part of the chili.  I put mine on low for about 2 hrs and let it simmer.  Everything blended well.  I'm sure if you cook it quicker it will be ok.