Skinit brings skins to D-Link routers, world sighs

Yeah, Skinit has been providing skins of all sorts to a plethora of devices for some time now, but apparently, it has just gotten around to teaming up with D-Link. Granted, we've no idea what type of cruel, tactless individual would actually go so far as to spend money (and simultaneously demolish any hope of resale) on vivid coverings for their router, but for those who dig this type of thing, you can finally eat your heart out. As of right now, consumers with a DIR-655, DIR-625, DIR-615, DGL-4500, DGL-4300, DGL-4100 or DIR-624 can surf on over to Skinit's website and choose from a smorgasbord of options or create a skin of their own for $14.99, but don't act like we're condoning said action, alright?

[Scott G. @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:28PM]

For when times when you REALLY want to shoot your router, Dick Cheney style. Happy Hunting.

[Superevil @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:31PM]

That cheetah print will look great in the double-wide.

[ScareyJ @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:41PM]

Austin Powers doesn't know what the hell it is ... but he'll want one.

[Elliott @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:32PM]

Thank you Skinit...you took an already unsightly piece of machinery/technology and made it at least 30 times more hideous. Never in my life have I ever seen anything as ugly as this 9-Blinking Green Eyed, 3-Eared flattened Leopard head.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to shake my head with utter disdain and disgust for at least an hour to attempt to get this horrid image and bad taste out of my mouth.

[Wwhat @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:49PM]

They have countless other options you know.

[Michael LaFramboise @ Jan 3rd 2008 5:07PM]

try vodka, it may help your suffering

[Elliott @ Jan 3rd 2008 6:25PM]

@Michael

Damn good idea, I'm going to Las Vegas tonight too...

[Anton @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:41PM]

*sigh*

[bob sakamano @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:46PM]

it looks like a three horned cheetah

[shanoboy @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:51PM]

The dlink router I used to use liked to run pretty hot most of the time. Covering it up with plastic sure makes a lot of sense.

[Jared @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:42PM]

Took the words right out of my mouth.

Just what you want to do is add insulation to a piece of hardware that already tends to run hot.

[Wwhat @ Jan 3rd 2008 6:08PM]

Those skins for various devices always have nicely cut out bits for the vents, that's the whole business of it, it fits exactly.
And I don't quite get all the bitching, first people say they have their router stuffed in the back of a bookcase, then people suddenly worry about overheating from a skin.
It's a nice >optional< option for those people that want to dress up their devices, that means probably they have it in view, and selected a skin that they liked.
And what's wrong with showing some personality/originality and fancy up your device?
And aren't certain entire companies floating on nothing much but image and design?

[Andrew @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:54PM]

Is anyone really this vain that they need to "personalize" their router? $15.00 to put stickers on something most people have stuffed at the back of a bookshelf...nope. *sigh*

[JC @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:07PM]

The world needs to know: Leopard print only belongs on one place. Hot MILF thongs.

[Joe_Templeman @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:13PM]

I think "world sighs" is a bit of an overstatement.

I doubt anybody gave enough of a shit to bother sighing about it

[Elliott @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:49PM]

Yea, it burned more than made me want to sigh.

Also made me kind of angry.

[x20mar @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:33PM]

why? Wouldn't the heat eventually peel the skin off?

[whatishalo? @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:36PM]

Hello everyone...remember the pre dot-com implosion and all the companies with crappy ideas and (barely) crappy products? I believe this may be the beginning of another end...

[Jared @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:48PM]

I've been saying this for a while now and I completely agree. When you start getting websites like Facebook valued at $15B (http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20071024/152027.shtml)
and Digg valued at $200M of dollars when their annual revenue barely breaks even at 3 million (http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20060803/1812214.shtml) you know we're heading or are already in for trouble.

[Joseph @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:46PM]

If I put flames on the side, that will make the internet faster, right?

[lo-kii @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:55PM]

NOW THAT IS SEXY!

[AVGuy @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:55PM]

Can you skin it to look like a Linksys/Cisco router?

I can't believe nobody asked this yet. I actually have no problem with D-Link, just thought it would be funny.

[computer.dude.28 @ Jan 3rd 2008 6:35PM]

You mean like a nice "Hello Moto" ringtone on a Samsung ;)

[Jamie Marsden @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:59PM]

To be honest, I can see some value in this. Routers are pretty ugly, generic boxes that sit on shelves somewhere in almost every house in western europe/america. I'm sure there are loads of girls and women especially who would like the idea of making the router look a little different.

And I would probably be up for getting a router covered in go-faster flames, Joseph!

[vlntwarrior @ Jan 3rd 2008 6:19PM]

Full disclosure: Skinit.com hired my marketing company about 2 years ago after they won the HP contract
Fuller disclosure: My company no longer works for them.

Personal opinion. Heavy grade industrial vinyl personalized to anything you want? Easily removed, protects devices from scratches and wear. what's not to like?

[James Cameron @ Jan 3rd 2008 8:23PM]

What People Will Do For Money.

[Tamer Brad @ Jan 4th 2008 1:24AM]

I am the only person who thinks putting animal print on electronics is a cool idea.