The first one to make it in the list is an Acer Aspire AS5755G-6841 that costs $699.99. It has been fitted with an Intel Core i5-2450M processor clocked at 2.50 GHz (up to 3.10 GHz with Turbo Boost). Acer has installed 4GB of DDR3 memory running at 1,066 MHz, while for storage it comes with a 500GB SATA hard drive that’s rotating at a speed of 5,400 rpm. The GPU is an Nvidia GeForce GT 540M with 1GB of dedicated memory, while the 15.6-inch widescreen display has a native resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels and it is LED-backlit and benefits from the company’s CineCrystal technology.

Toshiba Satellite P755-S5392 (Source: us.toshiba.com)

For $849 you could opt for the Toshiba Satellite P755-S5392 that has a more powerful second-gen Intel Core i7-2670QM CPU rated at 2.20 GHz (up to 3.10 GHz). This model features 4GB of DDR3 memory at 1,333 MHz and has a bigger 640GB hard drive spinning at 5,400 rpm. Aside from the GeForce GT 540M graphics card, this model has a 15.6-inch 720p display that has Toshiba’s TruBrite technology.

If you want a more stylish laptop you might want to choose the Asus N43SL-DH51 that costs $950. Under the hood of this one is a second-gen Intel Core i5-2430M CPU working at 2.40 GHz together with 6GB of DDR3 memory. It packs a roomy 750GB hard drive rotating at 5,400 rpm while the dedicated GPU has 1GB of memory. Unlike the other two models, this Asus has a smaller 14-inch widescreen display that has a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels (720p).

Sony VAIO VPCF23EFX/B (Source: vd.am)

Also from newegg.com you will be able to buy the Sony VAIO VPCF23EFX/B that will set you back $1,079. At the heart of this model is an impressive Intel Core i7-2670QM processor clocked at 2.20 GHz. You get 4GB of DDR3 memory running at a frequency of 1,333 MHz. For storage you get a speedy 500GB Serial Ata hard drive rotating at 7,200 rpm. The GPU remains the same Nvidia GeForce GT 540M with 1GB of dedicated memory, while the larger 16.4-inch widescreen display has a native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (full HD).

We end with the Toshiba Satellite P755-3DV20 that carries a retail price tag of $1,129. It comes with an Intel Core i5-2410M CPU rated at 2.30 GHz (up to 2.90 GHz) and 6GB of DDR3 1,333 MHz of RAM. It is configured with a 750GB hard drive rotating at 5,400 rpm which benefits from the Toshiba Hard Drive Impact Sensor. The GPU is 3D Vision-enabled while the 3D-ready 15.6-inch, 120GHz, LED-backlit widescreen display has a native 720p resolution and benefits from the TruBrite technology.

Acer Aspire AS5560-Sb431 (Source: eleclovely.com)

We start with the Acer Aspire AS5560-Sb431 that costs about $450. It is powered by an AMD A-Series A4-3305M processor clocked at 1.90 GHz that works together with 4GB of DDR3 1,066 MHz. You get a 500GB SATA hard drive spinning at 5,400 rpm while the graphics power is handled by the integrated AMD Radeon HD 6480G with shared system memory. The 15.6-inch display is LED backlit and benefits from Acer’s CineCrystal technology.

For approximately $30 more you could opt for the HP ProBook 4535s that is running on a dual core AMD E2-3000M processor working at 1.80 GHz. This laptop is configured with 4GB of DDR3 memory clocked at 1,333 MHz and a speedy 320GB hard drive rotating at 7,200 rpm. Aside from the same GPU, this laptop has been equipped with a 15.6-inch widescreen display that has a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels.

If you prefer Toshiba, you might want to take into consideration the Toshiba Satellite L755D-S5150 that costs about $500, depending on where you get it from. At the heart of this model is an AMD A-Series A4-3305M running at 1.90 GHz (up to 2.50 GHz with AMD Turbo Core). It has a 4GB of DDR3 memory at 1,333 MHz and a 640GB Serial Ata hard drive spinning at 5400 rpm. The GPU remains the same, while the 15.6-inch 720p display which is LED backlit and has Toshiba’s TruBrite technology.

Lenovo IdeaPad Z575 (Source: geekwithlaptop.com)

For just about the same money you could buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Z575. It is powered by an AMD A-Series A4-3300M that runs at 1.90 GHz (up to 2.50 GHz). This model is configured with 4GB of DDR3 memory running at 1,333 MHz and packs a 500GB hard drive spinning at 5,400 rpm. It has the same AMD Radeon 6480G with shared system memory, while the 15.6-inch LED-backlit display has a native resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels.

We end our list of cheap laptops with AMD Radeon 6480G with another Lenovo model, this time the ThinkPad Edge E525 that carries a retail price tag of about $550. This one is an AMD Dual-Core A4-3300M CPU at 1.90 GHz (up to 2.50 GHz with AMD’s Turbo Core technology). You get 4GB of DDR3 memory working at a frequency of 1,333 MHz, a fast 320GB hard drive rotating at 7,200 rpm, along with the AMD Radeon 6480G. Lenovo installed a 15.6-inch widescreen display which is LED backlit that has a native 720p resolution.

Toshiba Satellite L755D-S5171 (Source: us.toshiba.com)

The first one to make it in the list is the Toshiba Satellite L755D-S5171 that costs $539.99. Under the bonnet is an AMD A-Series A6-3420M processor working at 1.50 GHz (up to 2.40 GHz with AMD’s Turbo Core). You get 4GB of DDR3 memory clocked at 1,333 MHz and a spacious 640GB hard drive spinning at 5,400 rpm. Obviously, it has an AMD Radeon HD 6470M dedicated GPU with 1GB of memory. Toshiba installed a 15.6-inch display widescreen LED-backlit display that has a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels and has the TruBrite technology.

For about $40 more you could opt for the Dell Inspiron 14R (N4110) that unlike the Toshiba comes with a second-generation Intel Core i3-2350M processor rated at 2.30 GHz. In the memory department packs 4GB of DDR3 1,333 MHz while for storage it comes with a 500GB SATA HDD rotating at a speed of 5,400 rpm. Aside from the AMD Radeon HD 6470M, it has an HDMI port and an 8-in-1 memory card reader. The laptop has a smaller 14-inch widescreen display with a native 720p resolution.

Priced at $729.99, the Lenovo IdeaPad U400 is an interesting solution and at its heart is a second-gen Intel Core i3-2330M @ 2.20 GHz. The laptop carries 4GB of DDR3 memory running at a frequency of 1,333 MHz while in the storage department it has a 500GB hard drive that runs at 5,400 rpm. You get that GPU we’ve mentioned and a 14-inch 720p, 220 nit display that has a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels.

Sony VAIO SE Series VPCSE13FX/S (Source: technology.com.bd)

For $50 more you might want to consider the more stylish Sony VAIO SE Series VPCSE13FX/S that has a more powerful Intel Core i5-2430M clocked at 2.40 GHz. It has been fitted with 4GB of DDR3 memory running at 1,333 MHz, while in the HDD area it has a 640GB drive spinning at 5,400 rpm. The GPU remains the same while the 15.5-inch widescreen display has a native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (full HD). Other features include stereo Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, an HD webcam and a memory card reader.

We end with the HP EliteBook 8560p (LJ548UT#ABA) that costs $899.99. It comes with a second-gen Intel Core i5-2450M at 2.50 GHz (up to 3.10 GHz with Turbo Boost). You get 4GB of DDR3 memory clocked at 1,333 MHz and a speedy 500GB SATA hard drive running at 7,200 rpm. It comes with the same AMD Radeon HD 6470M with 1GB of dedicated memory, along with a 15.6-inch, LED-backlit anti-glare display with a native 720p resolution.

We kick things off with the Acer Aspire AS5560-8480 that costs $549.99. Under its hood there is an AMD A-Series A8-3520M processor clocked at 1.60 GHz (up to 2.50 GHz with TurboCORE) working along with 4GB of DDR3 memory running at 1,066 MHz. It comes with a 500GB SATA hard drive rotating at a speed of 5,400 rpm, while in the GPU area it has that AMD Radeon HD 6620G integrated graphics solution with shared system memory. Acer fitted this model with a 15.6-inch LED-backlit display that has a native resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels and has the company’s CineCrystal technology.

Gateway NV55S22u (Source: 4.bp.blogspot.com)

Acer’s sub-brand Gateway has a more interesting laptop in the form of the NV55S22u that at the same retailer costs $629.99. We say more interesting because it comes with a BD combo so you’re able to watch a Blu-ray disc and also write a DVD. The laptop is powered by an AMD A-Series A8-3520M running at 1.60 GHz / 2.50 GHz and packs 6GB of DDR3 memory. You will be able to store your files on the spacious 500GB Serial Ata hard drive that’s spinning at 5,400 rpm. Aside from the AMD Radeon HD 6620G GPU, we should also mention the 15.6-inch LED-backlit display that has a native 720p resolution and comes with the Ultrabright technology.

If you are a HP fan you might want to consider the Pavilion dv6-6c40us that will set you back $679.99. This one too carries the AMD A-Series A8-3520M processor and it has been configured with 6GB of DDR3 memory. You get a more spacious 750GB hard drive that benefits from the company’s ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection and it spins at a speed of 5,400 rpm. The 15.6-inch 720p display of this model is LED-backlit and features BrightView.

Toshiba Satellite P755D-S5172 (Source: us.toshiba.com)

Another model you might be interested in is the Toshiba Satellite P755D-S5172 that at newegg.com costs $679.99. In the CPU area it comes with the familiar AMD A-Series A8-3520M running at 1.60 GHz or up to 2.50 GHz with TurboCORE, while in the RAM department it carries 6GB of DDR3 at 1,333 MHz. Other than that, it comes with a roomy 640GB hard drive working at 5,400 rpm and that AMD Radeon HD 6620G we’ve mentioned that has shared system memory. Toshiba fitted this laptop with a 15.6-inch widescreen, LED-backlit display that has a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels and comes with the company’s TruBrite technology. Just like the Gateway, this model comes with a BD combo, and it also has Harman Kardon speakers.

Dell V131 (469-1383) (Source: images10.newegg.com)

We begin with the V131 (469-1383) model that you can find at newegg.com for about $570. At the heart of this laptop is a second-gen Intel Core i3-2330M processor clocked at 2.20 GHz. It packs 2GB of DDR3 memory working at 1,333 MHz, while for storage it packs a 320GB hard drive spinning at 7,200 rpm. The GPU is an integrated Intel HD 3000 with shared system memory, while the 13.3-inch widescreen display has an anti-glare coating. Dell installed a 6-cell lithium-ion battery on this model, while the laptop weighs 4.03 lbs.

For less money you might want to have a look at the 469-1144 model that is available at the same retailer for $449.99. It comes with an Intel Core i3-370M CPU rated at 2.40 GHz which works together with the 3GB of DDR3 memory clocked at 1,333 MHz. You get a smaller 250GB hard drive rotating at 5,400 rpm while the video area is handled by the same Intel HD 3000. Unlike the previous model, this comes with a larger 15.6-inch LED-backlit TrueLife TFT display that has a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. The laptop packs a 6-cell lithium-ion battery and tips the scales at 5.2 lbs.

Dell Vostro 469-1472 (Source: nationaldiscountcomputers.com)

If you need more processing power, opt for the Dell Vostro 469-1472 that is available at newegg.com for $699.99. This model has a beefier Intel Core i5-2430M processor clocked at 2.40 GHz (up to 3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost). It is configured with 4GB of DDR3 RAM at 1,333 MHz, while for storage it holds a 320GB SATA HDD that’s spinning at 7,200 rpm. The GPU remains the same Intel HD 3000, while the 15.6-inch, anti-glare display has a native 720p resolution. In the battery department it has a 6-cell lithium-ion unit while the system weighs 5.45 lbs.

We end with the Dell Vostro 3350 (469-1470) carries a retail price tag of $529.99. This model has a second generation Intel Core i3-2330M CPU working at 2.20 GHz. You get 2GB of DDR3 memory at 1,333 MHz, along with a 250GB Serial Ata hard drive that’s rotating at a speed of 7,200 rpm. Other hardware specifications worth mentioning include the Intel HD Graphics 3000 with shared system memory, an HDMI port, 8-in-1 memory card reader and an ExpressCard/34. Dell fitted this model with a 13.3-inch widescreen LED anti-glare display that has a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. The laptop has a smaller 4-cell lithium-ion battery and tips the scales at 4.28 lbs.

Acer TravelMate TM5744-6492 (Source: images10.newegg.com)

The first one to make it in the list is the Acer TravelMate TM5744-6492 that will set you back about $530. Under its hood there’s a first-gen Intel Core i3-370M processor working at 2.40 GHz along with 2GB of DDR3 memory clocked at 1,066 MHz. For storage you get a 320GB SATA hard drive rotating at 5,400 rpm while in the GPU area there’s an integrated Intel HD Graphics with shared system memory. Acer installed a 15.6-inch widescreen display with a native resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. It comes with a 6-cell lithium-ion battery rated to last for up to 4.4 hours. The laptop has a curb weight of 5.51 lbs.

For $580 you might want to take into consideration the Acer TravelMate TM5760-6816 that is equipped with a second-gen Intel Core i3-2310M CPU @ 2.10 GHz. You get 4GB of DDR3 1,066 MHz memory and a 320GB Serial Ata hard drive spinning at 5,400 rpm. It comes with an integrated Intel HD 3000 with shared system memory and has a 15.6-inch display with a native 720p resolution. The laptop is equipped with a 6-cel lithium-ion battery.

If you are willing to spend about $700 you might want to have a look at the Acer TravelMate TM5760-6477 as this one has a more powerful, second-gen Intel Core i5-2410M CPU clocked at 2.30 GHz. Acer has installed 4GB of DDR3 memory running at 1,066 MHz while for storage it packs a more spacious 500GB hard drive that’s working at 5,400 rpm. In the GPU area it has the same Intel HD 3000 while the 15.6-inch widescreen display has a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. This one too comes with a 6-cell lithium-ion battery.

Acer TravelMate TM4750-6412 (Source: di1-3.shoppingshadow.com)

Priced at $729, the Acer TravelMate TM4750-6412 is motivated by an Intel Core i5-2430M processor running at 2.40 GHz (up to 3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost) and has been configured with 4GB of DDR3 memory at 1,066 MHz. You get a big 750GB SATA hard drive that’s spinning at 5,400 rpm and the same integrated Intel HD 3000 with shared system memory. Unlike the other laptops we’ve recommended, this one features a smaller 14-inch Wide XGA display that has a native resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. Acer installed a 6-cell lithium-ion battery rated to last for up to four hours. This laptop has a curb weight of 5.29 lbs.

Join us for the second part of the article where we will continue to offer some recommendations of cheap Acer TravelMate laptops.

Acer TravelMate TimeLineX TM8473T-6427 (Source: di1-1.shoppingshadow.com)

Another interesting model is the Acer TravelMate TimeLineX TM8473T-6427 which costs $859.99 and comes with a beefier second-gen Intel Core i5-2430M CPU rated at 2.40 GHz (up to 3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost). In the memory area it has been configured with 4GB of DDR3 at 1,066 MHz while in the storage department you get a spacious and fast 750GB hard drive spinning at 7,200 rpm. For the GPU you get the usual Intel HD 3000 (with shared system memory) while the 14-inch display has a native 720p resolution. The battery is a six-cell lithium-ion unit rated to last for up to 8 hours. This TravelMate model from Acer weighs 5.07 lbs.

For $949.99 you could buy the Acer TravelMate TimeLineX TM6495T-6813. It has a more powerful version of the Intel Core i5 processor as it is the 2540M model clocked at 2.60 GHz. Acer configured this model with 4GB of DDR3 memory rated at 1,066 MHz while the HDD is a 500GB Serial Ata unit spinning at 7,200 rpm. This model has a 14-inch widescreen ComfyView display that has a native 720p resolution. It has an Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated GPU with shared system memory. The laptop packs a 6-cell lithium-ion unit and weighs 5.29 lbs.

Acer TravelMate TimeLineX TM8573T-6834 (Source: myworldphone.com)

We end our two-part article with a more expensive laptop, the Acer TravelMate TimeLineX TM8573T-6834 which will set you back about $1,000. At the heart of this powerful laptop is a second generation Intel Core i7-2620M CPU working at 2.70 GHz. In the memory area Acer installed 4GB (up to 8GB supported) of DDR3 memory clocked at 1,066 MHz. The hard drive has a capacity of 500GB and can spin at 7,200 rpm. In the graphics department you are covered by the Intel HD Graphics 3000 that has shared system memory. This TravelMate model comes with a 15.6-inch widescreen display that benefits from the company’s CineCrystal technology and has a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. The laptop comes with a 6-cell lithium-ion battery and it tips the scales at 5.73 lbs.

Samsung Series 3 300V5A-A06 (Source: compsource.com)

We start with the Samsung Series 3 300V5A-A06 that costs $549.99. Under its hood is a second-generation Intel Pentium B950 processor clocked at 2.10 GHz and 4GB of DDR3 memory. It comes with a 500GB SATA hard drive rotating at 5,400 rpm and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 with shared system memory. The Korean company fitted this model with a 15.6-inch widescreen display that has a native resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. Some of the other features include an HDMI port and Bluetooth 3.0 HS.

For about $50 more you can get the Samsung Series 3 305V5A-A05 that is powered by an AMD A-Series A6-3410MX processor working at 1.60 GHz. This model is configured with 4GB of DDR3 memory and a more spacious 750GB hard drive spinning at 5,400 rpm. In the graphics area we find an integrated AMD Radeon HD 6250 with shared system memory, while the 15.6-inch display has a native 720p resolution. It comes with an HDMI port and Bluetooth 3.0 HS.

The Samsung Series 3 305V5A-A04 costs somewhere around $700 and has a more powerful AMD A-Series A8-3510MX CPU clocked at 1.80 GHz. It has 6GB of DDR3 memory, while for storage it is equipped with a 640GB hard drive working at 5,400 rpm. The integrated GPU is an AMD Radeon HD 6620G with shared system memory while the 15.6-inch display has a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. It comes with an HDMI port and Bluetooth 3.0 HS.

For just about the same money you might want to consider the Samsung Series 3 300V5A-A04, the version fitted with a second generation Intel Core i5-2410M processor running at 2.30 GHz (up to 2.90 GHz with Turbo Boost). This model comes with 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 640GB SATA hard drive spinning at 5,400 rpm and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 with shared system memory. Just like the other models, it has a 15.6-inch display with a native 720p resolution. Other than that, it packs an HDMI port, Bluetooth 3.0, along with headphone and microphone jacks.

Samsung Series 3 300V5A-A07 (Source: sikoda.net)

We end our list of suggestions with the more expensive Samsung Series 3 300V5A-A07 that will set you back about $849.99. This one has a more powerful Intel Core i7-2670QM CPU @ 2.20 GHz and 6GB of DDR3 memory. You get a roomy 750GB hard drive rotating at 5,400 rpm and the same Intel HD Graphics 3000 and 15.6-inch display. It also has Bluetooth 3.0 HS, HDMI port and three USB 2.0 ports.

Samsung Series 9 900X1B-A02 (Source: notebookcheck.net)

One of your cheap options is the Samsung Series 9 900X1B-A02 that costs about $800. It is configured with a second generation Intel Core i3-2367M processor that’s working at 1.40 GHz and comes with 2GB of DDR3 memory. For storage you get a 64GB solid state drive (SSD) while in the graphics department it carries an integrated Intel HD 3000 with shared system memory. The non-gloss 11.6-inch widescreen display has a native resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. This laptop comes with a micro HDMI port, one USB 3.0 sleep-and-charge port, one USB 2.0 port and a 4-cell, non-removable, 5680 mAh lithium-ion battery.

A considerably more expensive solution is the Samsung Series 9 900X1B-A01 that will set you back approximately $1,200. Under its hood is a second-gen Intel Core i3-2357M CPU clocked at 1.30 GHz, along with double the amount of RAM in comparison to our first recommendation. It also offers double storage capacity as you get a spacious 128GB SSD, while the graphics solution remains the same – an Intel HD 3000. This model comes with an 11.6-inch anti-glare, LED-backlit display that has a native 720p resolution. Other goodies include a micro HDMI port, one USB 3.0 sleep-and-charge port, one USB 2.0 port, headphone and microphone jacks, along with the same lithium-ion battery.

Priced just about the same is the Samsung Series 9 900X1A-A01 that has been fitted with a first-gen Intel Core i3-380UM working at a frequency of 1.33 GHz. This laptop has 2GB of DDR3 memory and a 64GB SSD. The graphics power is provided by the Intel HD 3000 with shared system memory, while the 11.6-inch widescreen, anti-glare, HD LED backlit display ahs 340 nits. Other features worth mentioning include Bluetooth 3.0, mini HDMI port, low-light 1.3 megapixel HD webcam, micro SD card reader, one USB 3.0 port and one USB 2.0 port (chargeable). The battery remains the same as before.

Samsung Series 9 900X3A-A02 (Source: di1-2.shoppingshadow.com)

Last but certainly not least, the $1,600 Samsung Series 9 900X3A-A02 is powered by a considerably faster second-generation Intel Core i5-2537M CPU running at 1.40 GHz (up to 2.30 GHz with Turbo Boost). The Korean company equipped this Series 9 laptop with 4GB of DDR3 memory clocked at 1,066 MHz (up to 8GB supported) and a 128GB SSD for storing your files and the OS. You get the same integrated GPU solution, along with a larger 13.3-inch, widescreen, anti-glare display that has 400 nits and a maximum resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels (720p). This model has one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port (chargeable), one mini HDMI port, headphone and microphone jacks, as well as a bigger 6-cell lithium-polymer 6300 mAh battery rated to last for up to 7.7 hours.

Fujitsu LifeBook NH751 (FPCR61381) (Source: notebookscorner.com)

The first model to make it in our list is the Fujitsu LifeBook NH751 (FPCR61381) which will cost you about $1,000. At the heart of this laptop is an Intel Core i7-2630QM processor clocked at 2.00 GHz (up to 2.90 GHz with Turbo Boost), along with 4GB of DDR3 memory running at 1,333 MHz. For storage it has a 640 GB SATA hard drive spinning at 5,400 rpm while in the GPU area it is offered with a dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT 525M with 1GB of memory. Fujitsu fitted this laptop with a 17.3-inch widescreen display that has a native resolution of 1,680 x 945 pixels and benefits from the Crystal View technology. It comes with an 8-cell lithium-ion battery rated to last for up to five hours. It has a curb weight of 8.16 lbs.

If you are willing to spend $500 more you might want to consider the MSI GT780R-012US that comes with a second generation Intel Core i7-2630QM processor running at 2.00 GHz (up to 2.90 GHz with Turbo Boost). This model has no less than 16GB of DDR3 memory and 1TB of storage (2 x 500GB, RAID, 7200 rpm). In the graphics department it has been equipped with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M with 1.5GB of DDR5 VRAM. MSI decided to install a 17.3-inch widescreen, anti-reflective display that has a native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The laptop has a big 9-cell lithium-ion battery and weighs 8.6 lbs.

MSI GT780DX-406US (Source: bestgaminglaptopreview.tk)

We end the article with another MSI model, this time the GT780DX-406US that costs just about the same money as the previous one. This one features a more powerful Intel Core i7-2670QM working at a frequency of 2.20 GHz. This model is configured with 12GB of DDR3 memory and has a 750GB SATA HDD spinning at 7,200 rpm. You will be able to play the latest video games at high details thanks to the inclusion of an Nvidia GeForce GTX 570M dedicated video card with 1.5GB of its own memory. The display on this laptop measures 17.3 inches and has a maximum resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. It comes with a 9-cell lithium-ion battery and tips the scales at 8.6 lbs.