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    build Quality of 2010 Studio 14?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gregv03, Jan 28, 2010.

  1. gregv03

    gregv03 Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone know hows the build quality of the Studio 14 with the new Core i5 processors? Is there a lot of flex on the chassis, lid, etc?
     
    gregv03, Jan 28, 2010
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    pygo Notebook Consultant

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    Chassis feels pretty solid considering it is plastic. Keyboard is by far the worst keyboard i have ever used on a notebook...EVER!!! I average about 2 notebooks a year so i have used a lot of notebooks. Not the sexiest notebook by far but quality seems ok for now, with the exception of the keyboard...literally flexing as i type and it is very noticeable since it is backlit. Thing is pretty hefty for a 14".

    I went with Studio because i needed a 14" quad core. If i only needed an i5 i would most certainly have gone with a Sony CW which is available at Bestbuy right now for an amazing price, and is much better spec'd for a much lower price.
     
    pygo, Jan 29, 2010
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