LG Gram 2017 Release Date, Specs, Price News: Ultra-Lightweight Laptops Now Available With Intel Kaby Lake and Longer Battery Life
LG Electronics USA has updated its ultra-lightweight laptop range for 2017. The new Gram notebooks, despite only weighing around 2 pounds, are full-featured devices with enhanced processing power and longer battery life.
There are three new models, each available with a touchscreen display, to suit the different needs of consumers — whether it is for professionals who need to create content, for the productivity tasks of students or for casual laptop use like web browsing and video streaming. The laptops are equipped with Intel's seventh-generation Kaby Lake processors and solid-state drive (SSD) memory for faster performance and optimal levels of productivity.
LG's newest feather-light notebooks look premium due to their magnesium alloy chassis and slim bezels. Furthermore, their Full HD IPS LCD displays also help provide immerse viewing experiences.
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The 13.3-inch LG Gram 13Z970 is powered by an Intel Core i5-7200U processor with 8 GB of random-access memory (RAM) and 256 GB of built-in storage. It weighs 2.07 pounds and is priced at $999.99. Meanwhile, the variant with a touchscreen display and fingerprint sensor costs $1,099.99.
The 14-inch LG Gram 14Z970 model is also powered by an Intel Core i5-7200U processor with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of onboard storage. It weighs 2.14 pounds and is priced at $1,199. On the other hand, the 14-inch touchscreen model, priced at $1,499, is powered by an Intel Core i7-7500U central processing unit (CPU) with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of built-in storage.
The 15.6-inch LG Gram 15Z970 laptop is powered by an Intel Core i5-7200U CPU with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of onboard storage. It weighs 2.40 pounds and is priced at $1,199. The touchscreen model costs $1,699 with an Intel Core i7-7500U processor, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of onboard storage. Both models have a USB Type-C port.
Despite being very light, these laptops are guaranteed to last for a very long time thanks to their patented Stack & Folding 60-Wh battery. On a full charge, the 13.3-inch models last for up to 17.5 hours while the 14-inch variants attain about 14.5 hours of use. The 15-inch laptops can last up to 12.5 hours.
Other notable features for the LG Gram 2017 laptops include the Intel HD Graphics 620 chip, the Windows 10 Home operating system, a backlit keyboard and DTS Headphone:X technology for enhanced audio while using earphones.
The LG Gram 2017 laptops come in two colors, Dark Silver and Gloss White. They are now available to purchase at leading retail stores.
