golden apple macbook pro: is this trump’s computer?

September 28th, 2007 comments (10) stumble it! digg it! by: technabob

The talented case modders from Computer Choppers are currently working on a project to create a golden Apple MacBook Pro laptop. I’m not talking about a little spray paint here. This mod includes a full 24-karat gold plating of the case.

Gold MacBook Pro from Computer Choppers

They’ve even gone so far to color-match the keyboard, then re-engrave the letters for a seamless, professional design.

Gold MacBook Pro from Computer Choppers

Gold MacBook Pro from Computer Choppers

The company can do the same for you, but it’ll cost ya. The estimated cost for the plating, painting and etching work will set you back between $1200 and $1500. For a bit extra, they’ll customize the Apple logo cutout with a custom design of your choice.

The first one is still a work-in-progress, but looks like it’s very close to complete. Be sure to check the Computer Choppers website to see the finished system.

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comments (10):

  1. the scholar says:

    picture yourself in gold……… actually i love the keyboard.

  2. Freshpilot says:

    Get a MacBook Pro in 24 karat gold…

    The guys over at Computer Choppers are about to finish their first custom MacBook Pro encased in uber-shiny 24 karat gold (with a golden, engraved keyboard) and lets us know that they’ll make one for anyone willing to pay about $1200-$1500 (depe…

  3. ryan says:

    dude,,,can i have this computer plz???

  4. technabob says:

    Personally, I’m looking forward to their new Chrome Mac Book Pro….

    http://www.computer-choppers.com/pics/chrome-mbp21.jpg

  5. Jade says:

    dude i have this!!

  6. Jade says:

    it the best in the world and i think it should be free. how much is this??

  7. marcela says:

    it is sweeeeettttt!!!! i want one…jejeje
    whateva…couldnt aford one anyways
    hahaha

  8. oldschoolraver says:

    I wouldn’t want either gold or chrome, one use and you have fingerprints smudging the crap out of it making it look like crap.

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