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The "Mod your MacBook" thread
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<blockquote data-quote="kaidomac" data-source="post: 212858" data-attributes="member: 15110"><p>I haven't tried it with the iApps, but I will give it a try for you this weekend. I'm working on a video for a friend so it's good timing <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I mainly use it on the Windows side of things. If you are using OS X to do your work in, SmileOnMyMac has a great piece of software called <a href="http://www.smileonmymac.com/disclabel/index.html" target="_blank">disclabel</a> out for burning disc labels, including LightScribe discs. If you're using Windows, <a href="http://www.surething.com/ST/" target="_blank">SureThing</a> has a great application for doing disc labels.</p><p></p><p><u>A few caveats with LightScribe:</u></p><p>1. Photos stink; it looks great with vector graphics and text, however.</p><p>2. It takes a long time (up to 30 minutes per burn)</p><p>3. It requires two burns to look good (each disc has special markers built-in so you can add graphics to the same disc later or re-burn if needed; the second burn makes the images darker)</p><p>4. LightScribe discs are expensive (like $1 a disc instead of 50 cents or cheaper like normal DVD discs)</p><p></p><p>Newegg generally has the cheapest discs; if you go to your local Staples they'll charge you even more than normal. Here are some links:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817130996" target="_blank">30-pack LightScribe DVD discs</a> @ $32 ($18 after rebate right now)</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817130985" target="_blank">30-pack LightScribe CD discs</a> @ $18</p><p></p><p>I generally use LightScribe for making client discs for my computer work. I build and repair computers sometimes and use it to make custom, personalized restore disc sets for people's computers. They look really sharp! Also, I'm working on a tutorial for disc labeling using both LightScribe and CD printers, look for it on my website next month.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kaidomac, post: 212858, member: 15110"] I haven't tried it with the iApps, but I will give it a try for you this weekend. I'm working on a video for a friend so it's good timing :) I mainly use it on the Windows side of things. If you are using OS X to do your work in, SmileOnMyMac has a great piece of software called [URL=http://www.smileonmymac.com/disclabel/index.html]disclabel[/URL] out for burning disc labels, including LightScribe discs. If you're using Windows, [URL=http://www.surething.com/ST/]SureThing[/URL] has a great application for doing disc labels. [U]A few caveats with LightScribe:[/U] 1. Photos stink; it looks great with vector graphics and text, however. 2. It takes a long time (up to 30 minutes per burn) 3. It requires two burns to look good (each disc has special markers built-in so you can add graphics to the same disc later or re-burn if needed; the second burn makes the images darker) 4. LightScribe discs are expensive (like $1 a disc instead of 50 cents or cheaper like normal DVD discs) Newegg generally has the cheapest discs; if you go to your local Staples they'll charge you even more than normal. Here are some links: [URL=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817130996]30-pack LightScribe DVD discs[/URL] @ $32 ($18 after rebate right now) [URL=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817130985]30-pack LightScribe CD discs[/URL] @ $18 I generally use LightScribe for making client discs for my computer work. I build and repair computers sometimes and use it to make custom, personalized restore disc sets for people's computers. They look really sharp! Also, I'm working on a tutorial for disc labeling using both LightScribe and CD printers, look for it on my website next month. [/QUOTE]
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