The Pavilion’s basic casing design has not changed compared with its precursors. Differences are found in details. The casing of our present review sample is also completely made of plastic. HP calls the laptop’s color "Natural Silver, " which is found on the lid’s back and base tray. The wrist rest also features this color but gradually shifts to dark charcoal black toward the hinges. Furthermore, HP tries to convey the impression of brushed metal on the base unit’s upper side. The most obvious modifications compared with the former Pavilion models are found above the keyboard. This area is now slightly more angular, and the speakers’ openings are punched directly in the upper tray.