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    Is the Macbook heavy?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by RZetlin, Jul 3, 2007.

  1. RZetlin

    RZetlin Notebook Geek

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    My family has a 4 pound 12 inch iBook and I love it a lot. It's light, small and easy to use.

    I have been thinking about getting a Macbook for myself but I am not too keen on the larger 13 inch screen and 5 pound weight.

    Is the Macbook light enough for travel?
     
    RZetlin, Jul 3, 2007
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  2. sp00n

    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    It's lightweight compared to most notebooks out in the market. However, it's not lightweight in its class.
     
    sp00n, Jul 3, 2007
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    xprohx Notebook Evangelist

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    One word to describe it is dense. Over 5lbs in a small package makes the MacBook feel dense. I think every 13" notebook should be < 5lbs.

    Go to an apple store, close the lid and lift it up. You will know what I mean.
     
    xprohx, Jul 3, 2007
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  4. superman23

    superman23 Notebook Consultant

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    haha, i always get a laugh out of this. 5lb, 4lb, who cares? if the laptop with the exact features and specs i wanted existed i wouldn't care if it weighed 10lb. it'll be good for you.
     
    superman23, Jul 3, 2007
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  5. sp00n

    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    It's kind of like lifting a 5lbs disc weight. It's dense like xprohx said earlier.
     
    sp00n, Jul 3, 2007
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  6. RZetlin

    RZetlin Notebook Geek

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    I care.

    During my college days, I had to haul a 7 pound Toshiba notebook around campus. It was such a pain.

    That is why my current iBook is a god send.

    Any notebooks I buy in the future must be light as a feather.

    I heard rumors that the new Macbooks released in October will be smaller. Any truth to this?
     
    RZetlin, Jul 3, 2007
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  7. sp00n

    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    All speculation right now.
     
    sp00n, Jul 3, 2007
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  8. Wooky

    Wooky Notebook Evangelist

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    Quite good description. I'd say it is heavier than it looks, bit it is quite portable.
     
    Wooky, Jul 3, 2007
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  9. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    superman23,

    the problem is that the weight of the laptop isn't good for you. its not like you are doing laptop curls, or power-book power-squats. the problem is, that most people have bags for their laptops, usually either strapped across one shoulder (messenger bag, can get really uncomfortable) or two shoulders in a backpack.

    its not making you stronger if the weight is across a bone.

    you might still not care if it was 20 pounds. maybe consider getting a desktop at that point...
     
    masterchef341, Jul 3, 2007
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