LG will showcase the latest editions of its ultra-light gram laptop lineup at CES 2019 in Las Vegas next week. The range includes a 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop which folds backwards from into , and a 17-inch model equipped with heavy processing power and improved while remaining portable for its size.
“LG gram has evolved in accordance with what consumers have been asking for – super-light laptops that pair performance with optimum portability,” says Jang Ik-hwan, head of LG’s IT business division. “With beautiful displays, compelling design and enough power for productivity and play, the 2019 LG gram models deliver convenience on a whole new scale, bringing unprecedented value to the laptop experience.”
LG gram 2-in-1
The convertible model has a 2-in-1 form factor with a 14-inch touch screen, while remaining lightweight. Its 360-degree hinge structure lets users choose the way they operate the computer. It also meets the US military MIL-STD-810G standard for durability.
The laptop comes with a Wacom AES 2.0 Pen with 4,096 pressure levels and tilt detection, enabling a natural, precise drawing experience. The LG gram 2-in-1 features Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which is known for its resistance against drops, scratches or bumps. The display makes use of LG’s premium IPS display technology, giving sharp picture quality from a wide viewing angle. Powered by a large 72W battery, the gram 2-in-1 can operate for up to 21 hours.
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LG gram 17
The standard 17-inch gram offers speed, power and a large 17-inch high-resolution display, yet is only 17.8 mm thick.
17-inch laptops are not known for being portable, but this model is not only thinner than most laptops its size; it is also lighter, at 1.33 kg. The monitor is a Wide Quad Extended Graphics Array (WQXGA) display that has twice the pixels (2560 x 1600) of a standard Full HD screen, resulting in sharper graphics and text. The display’s 16:10 ratio offers more screen real estate than the usual 16:9 format, making it ideal for image- and and viewing multiple documents simultaneously.
LG claims that the 72W battery allows for up to 19.5 hours of operation on a single charge. Like its 2-in-1 counterpart, the laptop is also US military -810G for durability, covering seven resilience factors, including shock, dust and extreme temperatures.
Contrary to what its size might suggest, the 17-inch LG gram is a powerhouse portable workstation. With the newest 8th Generation Intel Core processor and up to 16GB of DDR4 memory, the laptop works efficiently and smoothly, even when running resource-intensive apps. The laptop comes with a 256GB solid-state drive (SSD) and has a slot for an additional SSD.
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* Visitors to CES 2019 can try out these laptops at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #11100,