The HP Pavilion g6 has a generic-looking exterior of blackNearly all visible surfaces of the notebook are made of glossy plasti which is unfortunate since it smudges up easily and is not as durable as matte plastic over time. . The display panel (and more specifically the screen lid) is the only part that needs improvement; it is flimsy and twists easily; ripples also show up on the screen when pushed in on from behind.