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    Why are gaming laptops heavy?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by desmond0806, Jan 5, 2012.

  1. Generic User #2

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    not necessarily. its more directly linked on the minimum bound of a price range, but the upper bound is entirely based on supply and demand. Thats why you see the 'early adopter tax'/pre-order prices.
     
    Generic User #2, Jan 7, 2012
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  2. Gamer872

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    Not only can you not physically fit a GTX560m-GTX580m inside a Mac Book Pro sized thing, even if you could, it would melt. I can't see why you would want a very light computer either. You would be more likely to drop it on the floor or lose it. More weight can mean a sturdier design as well. Another thing, once schools go completely paper free, you can take an M18x with you and still be weighed down less then with books and binders and pencil cases.
     
    Gamer872, Jan 7, 2012
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  3. Qing Dao

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    Light weight computers are more likely to be dropped on the floor or lost? That is a new one.
     
    Qing Dao, Jan 8, 2012
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    Wow i assumed my Asus G73 was heavier but it's only at 9.1 pounds.
     
    HottSushiz, Jan 8, 2012
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  5. pengy_666

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    I'm amazed that this thread is this long.
     
    pengy_666, Jan 8, 2012
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  6. GalaxySII

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    ? why u think ?
     
    GalaxySII, Jan 8, 2012
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  7. pengy_666

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    come on. for real? It ain't rocket science.
     
    pengy_666, Jan 8, 2012
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  8. Qing Dao

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    A gaming laptop is heavy because it has to carry around all those games in there.
     
    Qing Dao, Jan 8, 2012
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  9. MAA83

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    I agree with Pengy. This is the most explored rhetorical question with the most obvious answer ever lol
     
    MAA83, Jan 8, 2012
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  10. pengy_666

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    I'm glad I aint the only person that thought this. I really had to restrain what I typed after reading a majority of this thread. I really had to make sure I didnt upset anyone whilst I was laughing to myself.
     
    pengy_666, Jan 8, 2012
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  11. masterwares

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    Quote of the day.
     
    masterwares, Jan 8, 2012
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    You could always visit the political websites.
    Are we running low on HDD space? :(
     
    Krane, Jan 8, 2012
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  13. pengy_666

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    ^really?

    I mean come on.
     
    pengy_666, Jan 8, 2012
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  14. MAA83

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    It just seems pretty straight forward on why gaming laptops are heavier than non-gaming laptops. That's all. Bigger, heavier components for improved performance and heat dissipation. There doesn't seem to be any puzzle behind it.
     
    MAA83, Jan 8, 2012
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  15. Texasrho83

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    Going with this assessment.
     
    Texasrho83, Jan 8, 2012
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  16. Krane

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    Now, now, you're not thinking scientifically. Composites are exotic metals like titanium are pound for pound much lighter than their alternatives.
     
    Krane, Jan 8, 2012
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    Yeah, this has been sufficiently explored. To be honest, when I saw the thread title a few days ago, I chuckled. I've been meaning to read this thread for a few laughs. I thank many of you for not disappointing. :D

    Anyway, you guessed it. Thread closed.
     
    2.0, Jan 8, 2012
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