Is the lid in this laptop Aluminum? does this laptop "Feel" premium when you hold it? do you like the black rubber coating on the lid?
611750
Yes, it's a solid little computer. Of course it's lighter than bigger laptops, but the only plastic is the keys on the keyboard. I really like the keyboard.
2106385
It's plastic, but the quality is good and it's very responsive, particularly the touchpad. I've had this exact model for three years now. The keyboard is smaller than those in full-sized laptops, but bigger than most netbooks. This laptop is slow in terms of performance, but it works fine for light text editing, web browsing and occasionally watching video. I'm sure there are better (faster, with more/better features) models out there at this point, but this one's good for basics.
1253492
Well, that depends :) Basically, no, it's very light, but let me explain. Normally, if I'm using this lap desk to write with a paper notebook or journal book, or if I'm using my wife's ultra-slender HP laptop, no, it's not at all heavy feeling. It's very comfortable for long periods of time. As a writer, it's not uncommon for me to use this desk 3 to 4 hours at a stretch while sitting on the couch on a weekend. For me, it's not heavy at all. And the beanbag on the bottom also does a nice job of distributing what weight there is. Keep in mind too, it would depend somewhat on what you have inside the desk. If you fill it with a dense glossy paged textbook, I'm sure it'll feel heavier than if you just have a few pens and pencils and a composition book in it. My "normal" set up on this desk feels very light. BUT ... ... if I'm using my PC from work, which is a "Main Battle Tank" class "lap-crusher-and-roaster" Dell-from-Heck laptop, then yes, after a couple of hours, it starts to feel very heavy. But that's not the desk's fault, as that sensation of weight was there when I just used this Dell all by itself with no lap desk ... it's just an over-heavy computer. The desk itself doesn't feel heavy and even when I must use my too-heavy laptop on it, I'd rather feel the soft, cool beanbag against my lap than the over-hot, metal framed edges of the computer itself. I have had this lap desk for several months now, and I totally love it. No complaints at all. My only advice would be to be careful about using metal spiral bound notebooks or any laptop without rubber feet without putting a towel or pad on it first, just to protect the finish. My laptop has rubber feet, but when I have to use spiral notebooks, I have used a towel or pad from the start and the finish is doing nicely. I hope that helps.
361493
It is a rubberized feel..... Flat color..... It is still working great too.... I am 90% of the time just leaving it on and using its battery so I can take it out of the case if I go out at night and it is at 100% on the phone....
840842
Wow! I didn't realize there was any rubber. On the left click there is rubber, but sort of hard, on the right click side, it's hard plastic. Fyi, For the price it's pretty good compared to any wireless mice I have had (and still do). The button on top allows you to actually speed up or slow down the cursor movements, which is pretty cool.
572654
Yes, I have purchased this model and it indeed has a touchscreen and it weights about 2.9 pounds.I have it for a few months already, and I like it a lot.(Probably the best laptop I ever had: it looks very nice (people around me get excited), it works fine (with no problems), thanks to the SSD it is fast, and I like its aluminium case)
1171010
This laptop is aluminum so very sturdy and lightweight at the same time. I bought this laptop to deploy to Afghanistan with and I have no regrets. The laptop is awesome.
133508
lol i dont have a scale to put it on to tell you exactly, the surface of the lid and around the around the keyboard is aluminum which is heaver than plastic so i would consider that added weight to be a plus sense aluminum is stronger than plastic it gives it a premium feel. you can get this same laptop with a 15 inch screen and im sure it will be a little lighter. it seems to me like it would be inconvenient to take with you to work or school as its quite large. i just use it at home and i dont travel with.
768840
It has a matte display. There's some reflection, but not much. I've had the laptop for a few weeks and really like it. The only thing about it I don't like is the trackpad - it's just not very responsive. But I use a full keyboard and mouse 90% of the time anyway.
1324941
Not sure how to answer this, I havent owned many computer cases. This one seems lighter than my others but it also is pretty well built and not flimsy when empty. It isnt near as heavy as my old leather one was...
843040
The case is plastic but the top of the case feels like a bit of a rubber coating so it doesn't slip out of your hands like the computer alone can. The $50 and up cases Apple sells are plastic. What else would it be? It snaps on to the outside of the computer you can open and close it with no problem and it seems quite similar to the one I had on my IBook for 5 years until the computer disappeared.
647404
It is pretty good. For the price I am very happy with it. I have had this one for about 6 months. I have taken it on trips and have dropped it with my laptop in it with out issue. Well worth it.
2256856
The keypad is plastic. The finish looks like aluminum, but really isn't. It works great and unless you get close you you wouldn't notice the difference next to a MacBook Pro.
284575
It is. It's kinda thin though. Neg: I've dropped bag on the "corner" and my laptop got a little damaged. Pos: A friend accidentally kicked the bag (the part that goes on against your back where the laptop goes) and the laptop came out unscathed. I would buy it again though.
1184310
Hard polyurethane holds the tablet, but the back of the case is covered with the same fabric that makes the lid. It's the same piece of fabric that wraps around to the back and is adhered to the polyurethane holder. It feels leathery, so it's probably vinyl.
2077743
It might be the packaged box weight. I just stood on my scale with the just the laptop (no power cord) and it weighs in at 5.7 lbs. Personally I do not find this to be heavy at all. I did just give up a 17" Sony laptop and this laptop is lighter. I will say it's not as thin as models I've seen in stores, but, again, I haven't found i7 gen 4/500GB SSD's in the stores either. I just went to CRN - this laptop is considered 10th of 10 coolest laptops - they do confirm the weight is 5.7.
2056319
I would say that it feels rubbery. Even when it is not soft rubber (as some transparent or color cases) it is not definitively hard plastic. Having said that, I am happy with the appearance and protection offered for my SIII.