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The HP nc8430 has a very sturdy feel. The HP as mentioned before has a magnesium chassis and display enclosure. There are no creaks any where on the computer. The hinges on the screen are very strong, and there is no rippling or wobbling. The material around the keyboard deck does not feel quite as nice as to me as those found on an IBM T43 but that may just be that I like the more textured feel of the IBM's plastic compared to the HP's smooth plastic. The keyboard deck is fitted with what HP calls an "in-mold lamination" which is designed to resist scratches. The over all the build quality is most impressive.As far as the design goes it is a little on the plain side but that is what one expects from a business machine. Everything is laid out nicely with the exception of the USB ports which I feel are too close to the front of the keyboard and get in the way when in a tight space with the ports filled. There are nice little pictures along the edge of both sides of the keyboard deck which make it easy to find the port you are looking for. As I mentioned above I upgraded the ram and it was the easiest memory upgrade I have ever preformed on a laptop. To get to the first DIMM it was just one screw to take off the little cover on the bottom of the computer. To get to the second its just two screws on the bottom then four little tabs and the top of the keyboard you just slide down and then you just lift the keyboard right out and that's it. I used this computer on my lap for a little over an hour the other day and I had no problem with blocking the air intake as it is on the bottom is near the middle of the computer. For the most part the notebook is very clean and straight forward and I like the design of it very much.
Conclusion
In conclusion the HP Compaq nc8430 is a great notebook. There are so many other mainstream notebooks out on the market today; choosing one is by no means an easy task. If you can afford the price of entry the nc8430 is a great choice. Few can match the combination of business class quality, gaming power, and portability of the nc8430 which makes it a real winner. HP Compaq nc8430 Review Linked by LT Hacker
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