Why is shuffling between conference rooms so arduous?
When did people become so weak as to not be able to carry a few pounds (or even ounces) between rooms? That's not a good thing and arguing about such little weight is indicative of much bigger health problems than any laptop design issues.
I routinely walk home from work—3 miles, which takes about an hour. Even with a high-quality shoulder strap, I can notice a half-pound difference in laptop weight.
My T480 is lighter than a 15" MBP, and is user-serviceable. It's also one of the less svelte models in the ThinkPad line—if I wanted to sacrifice a bit of repairability (nothing as bad as Apple) for some weight savings, I could have gone with a T480s or X1 Carbon.
When did people become so weak as to not be able to carry a few pounds (or even ounces) between rooms? That's not a good thing and arguing about such little weight is indicative of much bigger health problems than any laptop design issues.