What is the lightest 17″ Windows laptop available currently?

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I’ve read that the Mac book Pro 17″ is the lightest at roughly 6.6 pounds, but this is for a user who does NOT like change. The user would have a difficult time migrating over to OS X and gets frustrated easily, so we don’t want to suggest that to her. Anybody out there have a really light 17″ laptop? Product page links would be appreciated!

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Answer by Intel Clay
I don’t know the lightest but I looked up a bunch of 17″ laptops at Laptop Magazine here:

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/advsearch.aspx?pcid=1624&f2=17&f4=6.1%20-%208.0%20pounds

Two of the lighter laptops were the HP ProBook 4720 at 6.8 Lbs and the Samsung R780 which came in at 6.4 Lbs.

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/samsung-r780.aspx

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/hp-probook-4720s.aspx

Both also come with a Core i5 processor which gives you plenty of horsepower with features like Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading. Additionally, The 2010 Core i5 processor is built with 32nm technology so it gives you really excellent energy efficiency.

Clayton
Intel Social Media
Twitter: @intelinside

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  1. Hi Max,

    You should take a look at the Acer Aspire AS7740-5691. It has a 17.3″ screen and weighs only 7.1 lbs. Plus, it is inexpensive at only $ 649 and has Intel Core i3 processing. It also features Windows 7 Home Premium. Check out the link below for full specs.

    I hope this is helpful!

    Isabella
    MSFT Windows Outreach Team

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