LG Gram is one of the latest products from LG which gets
quite a lot of attention. Actually LG has marketed this laptop in several
countries, but this is the first time this laptop enters the United States
market. Therefore, its tight competitor is very clear, i.e. MacBook Air, which
is very popular in America.
LG Gram name itself refers to its compact shape. It weighs
only 980 grams. This figure will sound more fantastic because this laptop
brings 14 inch screen, in other words, LG Gram which brings larger dimension is
lighter than the MacBook Air 11-inch.
However, this light weight doesn't make LG Gram frail. LG
utilizes a blend of carbon-lithium and carbon-magnesium in forming the LG Gram
frame so it is not only lightweight but also sturdy at the same time. LG Gram
is also thin, with the thickest part of only about 1.3 cm.
The LG Gram screen is supported by IPS panel with a
resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixel, which is packaged in super-thin bezel - a
common feature that can be found in LG"s TVs and monitors. This laptop
comes in three variants: one 13-inch variant and two 14-inch variants.
The 13 inch variant is packing 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5
processor, 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD, it's priced at $ 900. The first 14-inch variant
is equipped with the same specifications, except the size of the screen, and
it's sold for $ 1,000. While the second 14-inch variant is packing 2.4 GHz
Intel Core i7 processor, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB SSD, it's released for $ 1400.
All the variants are accompanied with Windows 10 OS.
In terms of connectivity, of course there is support for
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. But what's unique is the presence of a microSD slot as
belonging to a smartphone that's accompanying USB 3.0 and HDMI ports - there's
no USB 3.1 port or USB-C here. The battery is claimed can last up to 7.5 hours
nonstop.