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    Does the Hgl30 has the alumnium brushing and keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by cappled1989, Mar 12, 2007.

  1. cappled1989

    cappled1989 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know? Is the Hgl30 as sturdily built as the Hel80?

    Thanks.
     
    cappled1989, Mar 12, 2007
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  2. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    The HGL30 is quite sturdily built, but it doesn't have the aluminum bits that the HEL80 does. Depends on your taste. I wouldn't mind the aluminum, but I wanted a 14" machine a LOT more than I cared about the aluminum. And the teal lid is quite nice, and it sets my machine apart from almost everyone else's.
     
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  3. cappled1989

    cappled1989 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Would you say it's better built than the Asus A8js or the Asus F3Jp?
     
    cappled1989, Mar 12, 2007
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    I have a buddy who owns an Asus A8js. I would say the build quality is about the same (quite excellent).
     
    Lt.Glare, Mar 12, 2007
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    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    They are extremely similar including the same sort of fake aluminum coating.
     
    stamar, Mar 14, 2007
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