Two: Questions: #1: I thought T430 was <5lbs. Amazon says 7lbs. Is there something on this unit that adds 2 lbs?
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This one had the 9 cell battery, which sticks out the back and is heavier. I didn't want that, but the other features made this model very attractive to me. I just weighed mine. It's 5.2 lbs. The 7 pounds is probably shipping weight, which would include the AC Adapter, packaging, etc.
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The 5.3 pounds listed in the Amazon item description is the item's shipping weight. The actual weight of the laptop is 3.9 as the official website states.
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Interesting that you are getting different answers but mine is slightly under 4 pounds.
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The specs call for 11.5 lbs. I assume this is with the onboard accesories. It is quite light and that lends it to being easy to use.
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It already comes with Two - 2.5 lb plates. But if you want to use weights from another manufacturer I wouldn't know for sure. It depends.
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Hey Dennis, the one I got a week or so ago was 40lbs. I had the same question, had to search around to find it.
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my camera (not including the video screen or the waterproof case) weighs in at a mere 1/4 pound. Add on a mounting bracket for another 1/8 lb. Maybe the entire package with charger and hardware is 2.4lbs. Take off for the wild blue yonder! P. Brown
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The weight is greater because of the manuals and accessories included. There are two 300+ page manuals (one in English, one Spanish) which alone weigh 1.5 lbs. Add in the weight of the battery charger, battery, neck strap, USB and audio cables, software, body cap, etc and the weight quickly adds up. I ordered the body only D7000. The UPS label shows 6 pounds. When I put the D7000 package (without the shipping box and packing) on the scale, it was a little over 5 lbs. I'm sure the ones that come with a lens would have a 7 pound shipping weight.
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Dino: I just weighed the UL20a on my digital scale. It came out as 3.4 pounds. Given that there is a possibility that the scale is not 100 percent precise, I'd say the manufacturer's quoted weight listing (3.3 pounds) is accurate. Diplomacy and collegiality among Amazon customers dictates that I not comment on your age or physical capabilities.:-)Mitch
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It might be the packaged box weight. I just stood on my scale with the just the laptop (no power cord) and it weighs in at 5.7 lbs. Personally I do not find this to be heavy at all. I did just give up a 17" Sony laptop and this laptop is lighter. I will say it's not as thin as models I've seen in stores, but, again, I haven't found i7 gen 4/500GB SSD's in the stores either. I just went to CRN - this laptop is considered 10th of 10 coolest laptops - they do confirm the weight is 5.7.
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I didn't weigh it myself. It is light weight compared to my last laptop for sure. You need a special scale to weigh it. So I can't. Just figure they are right
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It is closer to 3 lbs, not 7.8 pounds. I really like it because of that.--Ravi
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Not super well. T2i is definitely a little too heavy for it, pushing the max weight. If you can add on your own weight, then it works a little better.
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Hey Guys, I just received a 2nd, 3-tiered unit. Low and behold, again with the same 2x3" support bracket that Michael Vitale commented on on May 23. As I don't see any replies that appear to be from manufacturer's reps, I'm going to do a bit more research. If no further response from me, you can figure that I sent it back. Bummer.
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That is the weight of the device and the bracket. The unit by itself is less than 5 oz.
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The device is very solid and slightly larger than you think. I'd estimate it's weight at about 0.5 lbs.
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I think that is the shipping weight. Actual weight is about 4.5 lbs. Lightest computer I have ever owned...it has been a wonderful laptop so far.