It's also a mostly plastic construction that's a bit bendy in the lid, has some flex in
the aluminum keyboard deck, and generally isn't as solid as you'll find in more expensive all - metal designs.
The hinge is smooth and sturdy, and
the aluminum keyboard deck is free of noticeable flexing — although that bit of metal does readily pick up smudges.
Not exact matches
The
keyboard deck itself seems more durable than most since it's made of
aluminum just like a MacBook Pro.
The space - age material covers the
keyboard deck and provides some structural rigidity to the
aluminum bottom and display cover, while also adding a luxurious feel that's more inviting than the usual cold metal.
The HP, however, manages to remain more rigid in the
keyboard deck thanks to the carbon fiber bottom complete the otherwise all -
aluminum chassis.
Lifting the lid reveals the 17.3 - inch, 1080p display; island - style
keyboard with a number pad; and a two - tone
deck made of gunmetal
aluminum and black soft - touch material.
The system's interior offers more ebony
aluminum, with the center of the
deck housing the full - size
keyboard and rather large touchpad in a slightly recessed compartment.
It bears a very strong resemblance to the the XPS 13, with the same ultrathin bezels, a similar
aluminum lid and base, and a
keyboard deck constructed of comfortable — and rigid — carbon fiber.
That's due primarily to its materials, which are a combination of an
aluminum lid,
keyboard deck, and plastic bottom.