


Horizontal viewing angles are very good, and the vertical viewing angles are considerably better than average. Colors are very vibrant, white is white and black is black.

It is evenly lit, and contrast is excellent. This is one of the best matte screens I have seen. My HEL80 has a matte WSXGA+ (1680×1050 pixels) resolution display. No corners were cut in putting this together, and attention to detail is superb. The overall feel and design of the HEL80 is well beyond that of a mainstream notebook. A satisfying ‘click’ results when the display is shut. You can lift the lid up without having to hold down the bottom of the notebook the hinges are not too tight and not too loose. The lid is equally well enforced, with much of this due to the fact that it is covered in aluminum Although it has a small amount of flex, no ripples appear on the screen unless extreme pressure is used.Īll around the display are small rubber squares, which ensure an even and secure fit when the notebook is closed. Tapping the plastic yields a solid sound, not a cheap, rattling noise as so many notebooks exhibit.īack closed view of HEL80 ( view large image ) The plastic used on the rest of the unit is high-strength and the whole unit feels like it is put together well. Copper trim surrounds the keyboard, and gives it a sharp and elegant look. The aluminum areas surrounding the keyboards are rigid and flex-less. The only flex I found was when putting more than usual pressure on the palm rests. The chassis is very rigid, and there is hardly any flex on the unit. The HEL80 is about as solid as they come. Overall, a reasonable price for the included hardware, especially with a three-year warranty and 24/7 technical support.Ĭlosed view of HEL80 ( view large image )
