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    Weight disparity in packaging?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Iro, Jul 14, 2007.

  1. Iro

    Iro Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered 2x Inspiron 1520 laptops and they shipped in different packages. One is 18lbs and the other is 13lb package. The laptop itself is only what... 7lb? Why are my packages so heavy and why are they differently weighted? Both are being delivered by DHL.
     
    Iro, Jul 14, 2007
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    aaa Notebook Consultant

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    Same options? They often use a bigger box if say you ordered a backpack with it or something. Although 5lbs is kinda big even for that...
     
    aaa, Jul 15, 2007
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  3. BuckeyeFan

    BuckeyeFan Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't worry, they just forgot your lcd on the second one.

    and a few bricks
     
    BuckeyeFan, Jul 15, 2007
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    YA, they forgot the power BRICK
     
    bassr1der, Jul 15, 2007
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  5. Iro

    Iro Notebook Consultant

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    @_@ I still dont see hwo it could possibly amount to 18 lbs with no extras. At that weight, it would appear they threw in another laptop!
     
    Iro, Jul 15, 2007
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    have fun with your 18lb laptop
     
    bja1288, Jul 15, 2007
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    My total weight is also 18lbs, however at one point at the very beginning it was 13lbs. So i don't think you have anything to worry about, i refuse to worry about it ;)
     
    BuckeyeFan, Jul 15, 2007
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