LG has announced new ultra-light gram laptop line-up and will showcase the same at CES 2019. This new laptop in the gram series includes the new LG gram 17 (model 17Z990) and 14-inch LG gram 2-in-1 which conveniently folds to transform from laptop to tablet.
The LG gram 17 sports a 17-inch high-resolution WQXGA (2560 x 1600 resolution) 16:10 ratio display. It weighs 1,340 grams and features a highly efficient 72W battery that can last up to 19.5 hours on a single charge. The laptop complies with U.S. military MIL-STD-810G durability including shock, dust and extreme temperatures.
It is powered by the 8th Generation Intel Core processor and up to 16GB of DDR4 memory, and comes with 256GB solid-state drive (SSD) and has an extra slot for an additional SSD. It also includes Thunderbolt 3 port means users can charge devices, transfer files and display content via a single port. Additionally, it has support for DTS Headphone X surround sound and a fingerprint sensor.
Up next is the LG Gram 2-in-1 convertible boasts a distinctive form factor with a 14-inch touchscreen display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It also meets the U.S. military MIL-STD-810G standard for durability. The 2-in-1 comes with Wacom AES 2.0 Pen with 4,096 pressure levels and tilt detection, enabling a natural, precise drawing experience. It is powered by a large 72W battery. It is also powered by the Intel 8th Gen Intel Core Processor with Intel UHD Graphics, 8/16GB RAM, 256GB SSD. The company will showcase the new models at CES, so we should know details about pricing and launch details then.
Jang Ik-hwan, head of LG’s IT business division said:
LG gram has evolved in accordance with what consumers have been asking for – super-light laptops that pair performance with optimum portability. 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.