The case of the Satellite is completely made from plastics. Apart from the bottom tray and the keys, all surfaces are glossy. Toshiba uses two colors. Palm rests and lid are silver gray with fine, dark gray lines, while the other parts of the case are black. If you appreciate high-end materials, you should consider the Satellite S70-A series. It has nearly the same design as the L70-A series, but the case features metal elements. The latter is also true for the Aspire V3-772G. Alike the Satellite L70-A the MSI is also completely made from plastics.

The base unit is rather stable. Only the part in front of the touchpad can be slightly depressed when finger pressure is applied. The base unit slightly bends from side-to-side twisting. In contrast, the lid can be twisted too easily. But, the pressure resistance of the lid is better. You need to apply strong pressure to produce image distortions. The hinges hold the lid safely in place, but they also slightly wobble after adjusting the opening angle. It is possible to open the notebook with one hand.