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**jwight** · 07-24-2009, 08:56 AM

This is an actual post from the Microsoft Answers forum:

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Apologies if this is the incorrect area for this question.

I've noticed that as I copy data/install programs on my Laptop, the weight of the Laptop increases. I have a bad back and am medically limited on the amount of weight I can carry so I need to be very carefull not to inflict injury upon myself.

I have also noticed my XBox feels heavier as well (the more games I save or purchase from arcade). I generally don't travel with my XBox so that is not an issue for me, but note the I am having the same results.

My ask, what is the weight/file ratio? So for example, how many GB's = 6oz? I dread the day I need a dolly to commute to work with my Laptop.

Thanks in advance!
- K

Have fun!

forestacademy · 07-24-2009, 09:03 AM

The Ratio is directly related to the time you spend on the couch in front of that x-Box

sato7 · 07-24-2009, 09:19 AM

roughly 1 GB = 1 LB of saturated moms basement brain fat.

NCC1701 · 07-24-2009, 12:13 PM

Here's a link to the actual thread ...
Hard Drive weight increasing?
Some of the responses are almost as entertaining as the original question.

The thread is locked.

forestacademy · 07-24-2009, 12:23 PM

Thanks for the link
Here is a good one from it

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I am glad you brought this up actually.

I don't think this is just a technology problem. The other day, I was reading one of those MS press books (One of the Thick ones) and towards the end of the book (after reading it for about three hours) I wanted to get up for a glass of water and use the toilet eventually.
But, here's when a strange thing happened. As i was about to get up (I usually read in bed) my head was so heavy that I couldn't get up. I roughly estimate the wheight increase ~564.32 grams.
Well, I attributed this phenomena to the amount of information that got stored in my brain during that time (Notice the similarity there ? )
I eventually fell asleep and when I woke up a few hours later to take the MS exam guess what?!? My head was light again, and I consequently failed the Exam as I couldn't remember anything a read on that book.

Based on my experience, what I would suggest, is turn the laptop off, leave it like that for a few hours and then you can carry it around without risking to break your back. You might risk to loose your data but hey, your health is more important.

I hope that helps

fpage77 · 07-24-2009, 04:12 PM

Posters name is K_McLovin.

Superbad (2007)

NCC1701 · 07-24-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fpage77

Posters name is K_McLovin.

A Google of K_McLovin retrieves 259 hits. Quite a star.

BobDiaz · 07-24-2009, 04:45 PM

My stupid answer is technically correct, but just as silly...

The weight of data varies depending on the drive. My Western Digital 120GB USB drive weighs 5.47 ounces.

5.47 Ounces / 120GB / 8 bits to the byte = 5.70 pico ounces per bit

A pico ounce is 1 / 1,000,000,000 of an ounce

Current scientific research into data shows that a "1" bit and a "0" bit have equal weight. However, many of the leading scientific minds feel it is wrong to call it "weight" and should use the correct term, "mass".

I would say that it is not wise to keep loading your systems with data, because drives have been know to explode and send 1s and 0s all over the place. In fact, it would be better to shut you system off now, because it could explode an any time!!! Then go out and buy a yo-yo...

Bob Diaz