Laptops with a basic build quality have a plastic casing and don't have too many bells and whistles. This often makes this range more affordable than laptops from a higher range. Laptops in this range have a plastic casing. This makes them less suitable for constant use on the go and more suitable for home use. Laptops with a basic build quality also often have a Lithium-ion battery. The battery life of these batteries isn't as good as that of a Lithium-polymer battery, meaning you have to find a socket relatively quickly.