Laptops Arena

Acer Aspire 5112WLMi is not a notebook that will withstand a lot of abuse or rough handling as it is made from plastic and not magnesium-alloy or carbon fiber. The best place for this laptop to be used is on a desk or table top with little-to no road trips.

The silver lid does not look very scratch resistant, so a sleeve for protection should be used when carrying it around. However, the screen protection is good -- no ripples occur when applying pressure from the back of the lid. The hinges are strong, but the plastic latches are questionable. They have a sturdy enough feel that you know they won't break anytime soon, the hope is that they won't break after warranty expires.

The palm rests are a bit weak, they flex when applying focused pressure at a point, the same is true for the area above keyboard where media keys are located. Also, there are a little bit of squeaking and creaks you'll hear from the notebook when lifting and the carrying notebook around.

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