Yes, good hinges are probably the second most important thing when looking at build quality, second only to the keyboard. Do I have to gingerly baby the laptop when I pick it up to move it in order for it to last me 5-10 years, or can I man-handle the thing, and just pick it up by the screen, and still have a laptop that can open and stay open at a specific angle, and that will still close all the way without creaking and threatening to break 5-10 years down the line.