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    Compal QAL-51-HD questions?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by VaultBoy!, Sep 15, 2012.

  1. VaultBoy!

    VaultBoy! Notebook Consultant

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    I recently ordered the Compal QAL5-HD from Xoticpc.com and i have some questions:
    1. What is the build quality like on this laptop? Is it sturdy? Is the cooling system good?
    2. Is it possible to put your left thumb on the left mouse button and use WASD with the rest of your left hand because that is how I used to play games when I had my old M11x R1, and I was curious if that would be a problem with this laptop?
    Thanks in advance.
     
    VaultBoy!, Sep 15, 2012
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  2. fadetbz

    fadetbz Newbie

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    Hey, i see u posted this a year ago but I might buy this laptop soon too and it leaves me now with the same questions.
    Since u have it almost a year I hope u could give me the anwsers since there are no reviews online.

    Thanks in advance! ;)
     
    fadetbz, Aug 6, 2013
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    rodrigorajao Newbie

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    1. Build quality is excellent, very sturdy but not something pretty to look at, like a Vaio or Macbook. If you want a laptop that's also a piece of decorative furniture for your den, this is not it. The bezel around the screen is piano black (fingerprint magnet). Neither of these things bother me, but it's something to watch out for if they're important to you.

    2. Yes, I do that effortlessly but I have big hands. I think it could only be a problem if you have tiny hands.
     
    rodrigorajao, Sep 17, 2013
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