October 21, 2009 8:05 AM PDT

Save 50 percent on custom skins for your gadgets

by Rick Broida
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Save 50 percent on hundreds of Skinit decals for dozens of devices.

(Credit: Skinit)

I'm a longtime fan of Skinit, which sells nifty vinyl "skins" (i.e. decals) for laptops, cell phones, MP3 players, and other devices.

These custom stickers are a great way to dress up otherwise drab gadgets. For example, I slapped a big ol' Michigan State University logo on the boring black lid of my Acer Aspire laptop.

From now until tomorrow (Oct. 22), Skinit is offering one of the best deals I've seen yet: 50 percent off all skins with coupon code HALFOFF.

Shipping will run you $2.99, unless your order tops $40, in which case it's free.

Skinit offers a gazillion designs, ranging from cars to sports to flags of the world. You can also create a custom skin by uploading your own photo or artwork.

The skins themselves are made of glossy 3M vinyl that promises to leave behind no residue if and when you decide to peel it off your hardware.

A 17-inch laptop skin usually sells for around $30, while an iPhone skin will run you $15. Cut those prices in half with the coupon and you've got some seriously good deals. Great gift item, too!

Rick Broida, a technology writer for nearly 20 years, is the author of more than a dozen books. In addition to writing CNET's The Cheapskate blog, he oversees BNET's Business Hacks. Rick is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CBS Interactive. Disclosure. Deals found on The Cheapskate are subject to availability, expiration, and other terms determined by sellers. Follow Rick on Twitter at cheapskateblog.
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by RichRa October 21, 2009 8:42 AM PDT
GO HAWKS! Beat the Spartans!
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by BenR1684 October 21, 2009 11:53 AM PDT
GO GREEN! Spartan Stadium at Night! Nothing Better!
by October 21, 2009 8:55 AM PDT
GO BLUE!
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by rickbroida October 21, 2009 9:11 AM PDT
Man, was that a game this year or what? Sorry about your loss, though, heh heh. :)
by BenR1684 October 21, 2009 11:54 AM PDT
GO GREEN! That was an awesome game
by ducttape36 October 21, 2009 9:02 AM PDT
I will vouch for skinit. I received a free zune skin skinit two years ago (they messed up on one of their coupons but still honored the price) and it has yet to fade, wear down, or peel. Great deal.
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by 08Rabbit October 21, 2009 10:55 AM PDT
for the zune, Is the skinit for the front? or the front and back?
by ducttape36 October 22, 2009 6:31 AM PDT
front and back. it was an old 30gb version.
by loose_screw October 21, 2009 9:10 AM PDT
Thanks Rick!
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by bryanb867 October 21, 2009 9:13 AM PDT
WHAT? SEC Football is where it's at!

I like the idea of skinit, but most of my items (iPhone, iPod, etc..) already have cases I keep them in which would cover up the skin.

But, I could use a UGA Bulldogs skin for my laptop. Go Dawgs!!!
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by akarinz October 21, 2009 10:31 AM PDT
I just ordered and shipping is actually $4.99.
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by rickbroida October 21, 2009 11:16 AM PDT
Shipping to where, if I may ask?
by jag0 October 21, 2009 11:04 AM PDT
Oh sweet! If only I had a device that needed a skin :(

I created a custom skin with their website for my netbook and it came out great! Maybe I'll order a 2nd one for whenever I get tired of my current skin ;)
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by jvbo October 21, 2009 11:25 AM PDT
Good deal.
How about this dvd deal: Pioneer BDP121 Blu-Ray DVD Player for $99 @ ebay by TigerDirect
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pioneer-BDP121-Blu-Ray-DVD-Player-HDMI-1080p-Upscaling_W0QQitemZ230390481699QQcategoryZ15077QQcmdZViewItem#ht_4756wt_1165
Deal ends 23rd!
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by JDawg1983 October 21, 2009 2:42 PM PDT
Hey. Good find rick. I have an asus eee pc 900a that I bough that has a purple lid. Gonna get the Min. Vikings skin to cover it up! Go Favre!!!
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by Aznriceboi October 21, 2009 5:06 PM PDT
awesome deal once again Rick
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by mtf612 October 21, 2009 10:28 PM PDT
Good deal but still....selling out much cnet/cbs?
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by goatfinder October 22, 2009 6:06 AM PDT
Go take your negativity somewhere else......great deal, thanks rick!
by mtf612 October 21, 2009 10:30 PM PDT
opps forget my last comment, didnt realize what blog i was on...got here from crave
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