Laptop weight - now I get it
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You know, for years I've been listening to people whine about how heavy their laptops were and all I could think was geez, if you struggle with the weight of a laptop, you should seriously consider hitting the gym. This new Dell Vostro 1720 is exactly what I wanted. Full keyboard with keypad, large monitor, enough horsepower to do the kind of work I do without whimpering. And I'm quite happy with it. That said, when slouching on the couch, my feet propped up and laptop on said lap, I've become increasingly aware of the weight. It's 7 pounds, which just doesn't seem like much in my mind. However, compared with the previous (and now dead) Acer, it feels like I have a stack of bricks attempting to cut off the circulation to my lower extremities. Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
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You know, for years I've been listening to people whine about how heavy their laptops were and all I could think was geez, if you struggle with the weight of a laptop, you should seriously consider hitting the gym. This new Dell Vostro 1720 is exactly what I wanted. Full keyboard with keypad, large monitor, enough horsepower to do the kind of work I do without whimpering. And I'm quite happy with it. That said, when slouching on the couch, my feet propped up and laptop on said lap, I've become increasingly aware of the weight. It's 7 pounds, which just doesn't seem like much in my mind. However, compared with the previous (and now dead) Acer, it feels like I have a stack of bricks attempting to cut off the circulation to my lower extremities. Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
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Now try lugging it and all your other crap around the world. Those damn things get heavy, I use a backpack, not a briefcase, because of it.. My wife won't even pick up my backpack anymore.
Opacity, the new Transparency.
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You know, for years I've been listening to people whine about how heavy their laptops were and all I could think was geez, if you struggle with the weight of a laptop, you should seriously consider hitting the gym. This new Dell Vostro 1720 is exactly what I wanted. Full keyboard with keypad, large monitor, enough horsepower to do the kind of work I do without whimpering. And I'm quite happy with it. That said, when slouching on the couch, my feet propped up and laptop on said lap, I've become increasingly aware of the weight. It's 7 pounds, which just doesn't seem like much in my mind. However, compared with the previous (and now dead) Acer, it feels like I have a stack of bricks attempting to cut off the circulation to my lower extremities. Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
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:-D Back in the 80's, I scrimped and saved $1k to get one of the first boxes that would fit a hard drive, full size MB and cards, with a 640x480 monochrome LCD on the side, and a fold down key board, 18x12x8. It was the height of fashion! :laugh: I was so cool!
Opacity, the new Transparency.
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:-D Back in the 80's, I scrimped and saved $1k to get one of the first boxes that would fit a hard drive, full size MB and cards, with a 640x480 monochrome LCD on the side, and a fold down key board, 18x12x8. It was the height of fashion! :laugh: I was so cool!
Opacity, the new Transparency.
When you could wander around casually letting people see your floppy, then you were cool!
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
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You know, for years I've been listening to people whine about how heavy their laptops were and all I could think was geez, if you struggle with the weight of a laptop, you should seriously consider hitting the gym. This new Dell Vostro 1720 is exactly what I wanted. Full keyboard with keypad, large monitor, enough horsepower to do the kind of work I do without whimpering. And I'm quite happy with it. That said, when slouching on the couch, my feet propped up and laptop on said lap, I've become increasingly aware of the weight. It's 7 pounds, which just doesn't seem like much in my mind. However, compared with the previous (and now dead) Acer, it feels like I have a stack of bricks attempting to cut off the circulation to my lower extremities. Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
Copywriting ServicesChristopher Duncan wrote:
Perhaps weight size is a factor after all.
It is :)
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Wow, I haven't seen one of those in SSSOOOO long.....
This are my own opinions. You know the rest.....
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When you could wander around casually letting people see your floppy, then you were cool!
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
I have a friend that does that on occasion... didn't know until then that they came in sizes greater than 5.25". :rolleyes:
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I have a friend that does that on occasion... didn't know until then that they came in sizes greater than 5.25". :rolleyes:
If you are one of the OMG's (Older Members Group), you would have wandered around with an 8" Floppy! Only the more venerable of us can remember using them.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
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You know, for years I've been listening to people whine about how heavy their laptops were and all I could think was geez, if you struggle with the weight of a laptop, you should seriously consider hitting the gym. This new Dell Vostro 1720 is exactly what I wanted. Full keyboard with keypad, large monitor, enough horsepower to do the kind of work I do without whimpering. And I'm quite happy with it. That said, when slouching on the couch, my feet propped up and laptop on said lap, I've become increasingly aware of the weight. It's 7 pounds, which just doesn't seem like much in my mind. However, compared with the previous (and now dead) Acer, it feels like I have a stack of bricks attempting to cut off the circulation to my lower extremities. Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
Copywriting ServicesChristopher Duncan wrote:
Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
If you travel a lot it becomes more of a factor. If you bike 15 miles to work with a laptop bag on you shoulders, it is even more of a factor.
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You know, for years I've been listening to people whine about how heavy their laptops were and all I could think was geez, if you struggle with the weight of a laptop, you should seriously consider hitting the gym. This new Dell Vostro 1720 is exactly what I wanted. Full keyboard with keypad, large monitor, enough horsepower to do the kind of work I do without whimpering. And I'm quite happy with it. That said, when slouching on the couch, my feet propped up and laptop on said lap, I've become increasingly aware of the weight. It's 7 pounds, which just doesn't seem like much in my mind. However, compared with the previous (and now dead) Acer, it feels like I have a stack of bricks attempting to cut off the circulation to my lower extremities. Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
Copywriting Services -
You know, for years I've been listening to people whine about how heavy their laptops were and all I could think was geez, if you struggle with the weight of a laptop, you should seriously consider hitting the gym. This new Dell Vostro 1720 is exactly what I wanted. Full keyboard with keypad, large monitor, enough horsepower to do the kind of work I do without whimpering. And I'm quite happy with it. That said, when slouching on the couch, my feet propped up and laptop on said lap, I've become increasingly aware of the weight. It's 7 pounds, which just doesn't seem like much in my mind. However, compared with the previous (and now dead) Acer, it feels like I have a stack of bricks attempting to cut off the circulation to my lower extremities. Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
Copywriting ServicesChristopher Duncan wrote:
if you struggle with the weight of a laptop, you should seriously consider hitting the gym.
We are talking about techies and geeks, right? :rolleyes:
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You know, for years I've been listening to people whine about how heavy their laptops were and all I could think was geez, if you struggle with the weight of a laptop, you should seriously consider hitting the gym. This new Dell Vostro 1720 is exactly what I wanted. Full keyboard with keypad, large monitor, enough horsepower to do the kind of work I do without whimpering. And I'm quite happy with it. That said, when slouching on the couch, my feet propped up and laptop on said lap, I've become increasingly aware of the weight. It's 7 pounds, which just doesn't seem like much in my mind. However, compared with the previous (and now dead) Acer, it feels like I have a stack of bricks attempting to cut off the circulation to my lower extremities. Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
Copywriting ServicesMy laptop weighs in at 9 pounds even without the extra battery, adapter, and other accessories I usually carry along with it in my laptop bag. I've carried it around airports (including San Fran and Denver Int'l several times) and around cities. I wish I had gotten (and really should get) a backpack instead of the bag I got because I have to switch shoulders from time to time or else the shoulder I'm carrying it on gets sore. Backpacks are much better built for weight distribution. However, other than that, I do just fine carrying it around, even though I am not as in shape as I used to be. My laptop is getting both old and outdated though - used to be top of the line over 3 years ago, with dual 2GHZ 32-bit CPU, 1GB RAM (now 3GB), etc. It's a little underpowered now, the touchpad and internal sound no longer work, the paint is coming off, and one battery just kicked the bucket and the other has dropped to less than half its power capacity. Time to look at a new one!
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You know, for years I've been listening to people whine about how heavy their laptops were and all I could think was geez, if you struggle with the weight of a laptop, you should seriously consider hitting the gym. This new Dell Vostro 1720 is exactly what I wanted. Full keyboard with keypad, large monitor, enough horsepower to do the kind of work I do without whimpering. And I'm quite happy with it. That said, when slouching on the couch, my feet propped up and laptop on said lap, I've become increasingly aware of the weight. It's 7 pounds, which just doesn't seem like much in my mind. However, compared with the previous (and now dead) Acer, it feels like I have a stack of bricks attempting to cut off the circulation to my lower extremities. Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
Copywriting Servicesthat's why i refuse to give up my ancient Inspiron 300m. less than 3 lbs.
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:-D Back in the 80's, I scrimped and saved $1k to get one of the first boxes that would fit a hard drive, full size MB and cards, with a 640x480 monochrome LCD on the side, and a fold down key board, 18x12x8. It was the height of fashion! :laugh: I was so cool!
Opacity, the new Transparency.
RichardM1 wrote:
640x480 monochrome LCD
LCD? In the '80s? I think not. :) I stand corrected. :-O /ravi
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Christopher Duncan wrote:
Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
If you travel a lot it becomes more of a factor. If you bike 15 miles to work with a laptop bag on you shoulders, it is even more of a factor.
Rama Krishna Vavilala wrote:
If you bike 15 miles to work
If you walk even one mile with a laptop and laptop bag on your shoulder, weight becomes a factor.
Me, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest.
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You know, for years I've been listening to people whine about how heavy their laptops were and all I could think was geez, if you struggle with the weight of a laptop, you should seriously consider hitting the gym. This new Dell Vostro 1720 is exactly what I wanted. Full keyboard with keypad, large monitor, enough horsepower to do the kind of work I do without whimpering. And I'm quite happy with it. That said, when slouching on the couch, my feet propped up and laptop on said lap, I've become increasingly aware of the weight. It's 7 pounds, which just doesn't seem like much in my mind. However, compared with the previous (and now dead) Acer, it feels like I have a stack of bricks attempting to cut off the circulation to my lower extremities. Perhaps weight is a factor after all.
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes
Copywriting ServicesI never actually quite understand why some people prefer 17 inch laptops. They are heavier and not as portable - loses the meaning of a portable computer really.
Me, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest.
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If you are one of the OMG's (Older Members Group), you would have wandered around with an 8" Floppy! Only the more venerable of us can remember using them.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
I had one once, but time passes... :sigh:
"A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"
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If you are one of the OMG's (Older Members Group), you would have wandered around with an 8" Floppy! Only the more venerable of us can remember using them.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
