Constructed from plastic over a magnesium-alloy frame, you'll find that the chassis is solid to the touch and there's even plenty of protection in the lid to protect the screen. While it may not be the very brightest around, we found it sharp enough to use out and about.The display is widescreen, which means that there's plenty of space on the main body for a good-sized keyboard.With budget-priced notebooks you can usually see where corners have been cut by the quality of the keyboard. However, there's no such feeling here because the keys are firmly attached and comfortable to use.What's more, they've been designed with a small dip in the centre or each key, so your fingers won't slip as you type while on a speeding train, for instance. As you'd expect at this price point, the graphics are an integrated solution and because the machine comes pre-loaded with Windows Vista Basic, you won't be able to run the Aero interface. You'd see a greater speed advantage straight away.The specification of this machine doesn't really compare well but then it is priced very aggressively. This machine is fine for shorter journeys
