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    18lbs. e1505?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JohnnyR, May 1, 2006.

  1. JohnnyR

    JohnnyR Notebook Geek

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    Something I saw yesterday on my shipment. fedex reports the package as weighing in at 18lbs!

    Anyone else remember what thier shipment weighed?
     
    JohnnyR, May 1, 2006
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  2. Texas

    Texas Newbie

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    Said the same thing for my XPS1710. Comes with manuals and cds and some other junk. Still only weighs 10lbs.
     
    Texas, May 1, 2006
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  3. tianx

    tianx Notebook Geek

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    Pretty much standard :p

    Packing Materials... Manuals, CDS, Cables, Etc...
     
    tianx, May 2, 2006
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  4. Petro

    Petro Newbie

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    When I tracked mine it said 10.5 lbs.
     
    Petro, May 2, 2006
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  5. JohnnyR

    JohnnyR Notebook Geek

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    Great. Those morons probrably are sending me a e1705.

    :(
     
    JohnnyR, May 2, 2006
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  6. Jumbie

    Jumbie Notebook Geek

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    Mine is listed as 11 lbs.
     
    Jumbie, May 2, 2006
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    primehunter326 Notebook Consultant

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    It's so they can charge more for shipping
     
    primehunter326, May 2, 2006
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    cd's manual and chargers also foam
     
    gridtalker, May 2, 2006
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  9. unmaussie

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    My E1505 lists as 18lbs too, but I ordered an extra battery and some other odds and ends in addition to the standard manuals & whatever comes with it.
     
    unmaussie, May 2, 2006
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