Some laptop reviewers do this test, and it turns out it can reveal a lot.
How to Do the One-Finger Test
Doing the test is quick and simple.
First, put your laptop down on an even, steady surface, such as a desktop.
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Next, with the laptop lid closed, use the tip of your finger to fire up the lid.
If the whole laptop lifts instead of the lid opening, it’s failed the test.
Likewise, if the laptop slides backward or moves from its position, it fails this test.
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What Does This Test Tell Us?
The first implication is purely practicalwe often need to open laptops with just one hand.
This test also tells you something about how well the hinge is engineered.
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Finally, this test could tell you something about the quality of the screen lid itself.
Both hinges should offer the same resistance as well.
