Metal laptop bodies cost twice as much as plastic ones, yet most users put them in cases and never feel the difference. I've repaired laptops for five years, and plastic frames survive drops better because they flex instead of cracking. The aluminum MacBook I own flexes near the USB port after three years of normal use. Why do premium brands push expensive materials that add weight and heat without improving real-world durability? Choose YES if you think metal chassis are worth the premium, NO if plastic is the smarter engineering choice for most buyers.