R500’s 3G module). The magnesium alloy case doesn’t look significantly different from the outside, but ridges on the base increase its strength, protecting the tiny motherboard inside. Magnesium was chosen because it’s cheaper than carbon fiber and stronger...

is in body design and sealing. The 5D is based more on the very popular 8.2 MP Canon 20D than the Mark II line. It's smaller and lighter than the Mark IIs. It's body is made from a magnesium alloy. While the Mark II cameras also use a magnesium alloy, they...

On the build side the N15RI is an undisputed winner. The case is made of magnesium alloy, which Twinhead claims is 20 times stronger than plastic. I can't vouch for that claim, but I can tell you that the notebook feels very solid. The magnesium alloy accounts...

notebook superstar. In Parts I and II MobilityGuru pulls back the curtains on the M1710 to see if it is indeed the fastest graphics notebook ever.. Build, Keyboard And Mouse The M1710's case is mostly magnesium alloy. The only plastic part is the palm rest...

and sealing. The 5D is based more on the very popular 8.2 MP Canon 20D than the Mark II line. It's smaller and lighter than the Mark IIs. It's body is made from a magnesium alloy. While the Mark II cameras also use a magnesium alloy, they are totally ruggedized...

the D14RY. They claim that the magnesium alloy used in the Durabook's chassis is 20 times stronger than plastic. Reality is that Durabook isn't the only notebook with some sort of Magnesium alloy, HP is among those that has been using the material in its notebooks....

you find a lot of differences. For starters, the case is sleek brushed aluminum, which looks good combined with the glossy black screen surround. More practically, the metal case and magnesium alloy chassis will stand up to a lot of knocks and bumps in your...

points: a low capacity standard battery and reduced brightness on the left and right sides of its display.. The Dell Latitude X1's outer reinforced magnesium alloy case feels just a bit thin, but Dell says the case will hold up well in most situations....

oz (239 g). Considering that it includes a 30 GB hard drive and a bunch of other electronics, it's an impressively small unit. The case is a tough, durable magnesium alloy, with dimensions of 4.9 x 2.93 x 0.79" (124.3 x 74.4 x 20.1 mm). The display is a 3.7"...

ant to crawl around. There are no rattling sounds when the unit is fairly violently shaken. The display section rolls up quietly and feels nearly as strong open as when it is closed and covering the keyboard. The outer magnesium alloy case seems solid enough...