Proposal: Kubuntu Branded Developer Laptop

[Mike Mikowski]

Please see the latest mockup below. The emblems are laser cut and around
1.5mm thick.

https://michaelmikowski.com/img/kubuntu-laptop-a02.png
https://michaelmikowski.com/img/kubuntu-laptop-a01.png

On Tue, Oct 29, 2019 at 12:42 AM Mike Mikowski <mike.mikowski at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Jussi:
>
> I just put the keyboard controls in the image. By default it now has a
> very for white back light. For those who like bling, there are all sorts of
> controls to turn the LEDs multiple colors. Conversely, they can be done or
> disabled completely with just a key stroke.
>
> It looks like the logo only is the best option using a simple silver
> cutout design. I can make another mockups. Lots of letters isn't a good
> idea. The logo would be raised metal and very sturdy.
>
> Thanks for the feedback Jussi. We are well capitalized and want to get
> this out in volume before the holidays if not sooner!
>
> Cheers, Mike
>
> On Mon, Oct 28, 2019, 22:45 Jussi Schultink <jussi01 at ubuntu.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> On Sat, Oct 26, 2019 at 6:37 AM Michael S. Mikowski <
>> mike.mikowski at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Aaron:
>>>
>>> Yes, that is correct.  The hardware without OS should be here tomorrow.
>>> I have
>>> a commitment for 10 to start.  I agree with your thoughts.
>>>
>>> 1. The logo is a bit too large.
>>>
>>> 2. The 'Web App Developer Edition' text is so mundane. I'd rather go
>>> with
>>> something else.  Maybe just to logo, or just the logo with 'Kubuntu' or
>>> perhaps Kubuntu with a subtitle of 'Silicon Valley One' (I know, corny
>>> right?). Maybe we keep sketching a few up and figure out what's the best
>>> choice.
>>>
>> Is "Frendly Computing" a slogan we still use? Maybe that could be used
>> instead of that web app mouthful?
>>
>>>
>>> 3. I believe we can swap out the lid for something with less bling, but
>>> I have
>>> not enquired as of yet.
>>>
>> The rainbow keypad is a bit tacky IMHO, but that is very much just my
>> 2c.
>>
>>>
>>> Sincerely, Mike
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>
>> Jussi
>>
>>> On Friday, October 25, 2019 6:28:24 PM PDT Aaron Honeycutt wrote:
>>> > So that OEM would be Clevo/Sager correct? I would personally go with a
>>> > smaller logo and smaller text as well though the 'Web App' text is a
>>> bit
>>> > odd. You'll also need to flip it so that the text is readable is
>>> someone
>>> > sees the laptop lid. I believe that the LED on the cover is from the
>>> LCD
>>> > panel.
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
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