LG Launches World’s Lightest 17” Laptop In The UK

LG Electronics (LG) has announced that its latest ultra-light gram laptop line-up is rolling out to the UK, including the new LG gram 17 (model 17Z990), which picked up a 2019 CES Innovation Award when it was unveiled earlier this year. The gram 17 is the world’s lightest 17” laptop, also featuring a 19.5 hour battery life.

?Adding more processing power and all-around usability, the?LG?gram?17?stays true to LG gram’s winning formula, balancing the technology and features users demand with a level of portability previously thought impossible?for a laptop this size.??

?LG gram 17?

While many competing products force consumers to choose between portability?and performance,?the LG gram?17?sacrifices neither, successfully delivering on both fronts. A CES 2019 Innovation Awards?honouree, it offers speed, power and a?generous?17-inch high-resolution display?all within a 15.6-inch class body.?

The 17-inch LG gram is equipped with a Wide Quad Extended Graphics Array (WQXGA) display that has?twice?the?pixels?(2560?x?1600) of a standard Full HD screen, resulting in highly detailed images with incredibly precise?colour?reproduction. The display’s 16:10 ratio offers more screen real estate than the usual 16:9 format, making it ideal for image- and video-editing, viewing multiple documents simultaneously and a host of other applications. The new model is a great choice for media prosumers and business professionals who require an extremely portable large-screen laptop that provides strong performance.?

Where most 17-inch laptops tip the scale at more than?two kilograms, the LG gram?17?weighs in at a?mere 1,340 grams?to claim the title of the lightest 17-inch laptop on the market. The light weight?makes it easy for users to enjoy a large-screen experience?wherever they go. Additionally, the new model features a highly efficient 72W battery that allows up to 19.5 hours of operation on a single charge¹, meaning users can get more done without having to worry about tracking down a power outlet.?Slim and stylish, the LG gram is also?tough, complying with stringent U.S. military MIL-STD-810G durability criteria 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 the most resource-thirsty files and apps. The laptop comes with a 256GB?solid-state?drive?(SSD) and has an extra slot for an additional SSD, allowing double?the?onboard storage.?

The?LG?gram?17?incorporates a variety of features that bring more convenience to users’ lives. The inclusion of?Thunderbolt^TM?3 means users can charge devices, transfer files and display content via a single port.²?It has transfer speeds of up to 40?gigabits?per second,?eight?times faster than?a conventional USB 3.0 connection.?Meanwhile, the?laptop’s?Precision Glass Touchpad ensures responsive control and offers four-point touch recognition. A backlit keyboard with two brightness settings makes it possible to use the?laptop?in?dim?environments.?

For immersive surround sound on the go, DTS Headphone X realistically simulates the 11.1 channel array found in movie?theatres. Enhancing security and saving time, the accurate?fingerprint reader?enables users to power on?and log?in?simultaneously.?

“LG gram has evolved in accordance with what consumers have been asking for – super-light laptops that pair performance with optimum portability,” said 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.”

Available now from:Currys

RRP: £1,549.00

Specifications:?

	LG gram 17?
Inch?	17-inch?
LCD?	WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, sRGB 96%?
Aspect Ratio?	16:10?
Weight?	1340g?
Size?	380.6 x 265.7 x 17.4mm? (15.0 x 10.5 x 0.7 inches)?
Battery?	72Wh?(19.5 hours)?
CPU?	Intel?8th Gen Intel®?Core™ Processor?
GPU?	Intel UHD Graphics?
Memory?	8GB / 16GB (DDR4, 1 on board + 1 slot)?
Storage?	256GB / 512GB (M.2 Slot)?
Colour?	White, Dark Silver?
Keyboard?	Backlit Keyboard, 98 keys?
I/O Port?	USB 3.1 Type-C (Thunderbolt™ 3 Option),?? USB 3.1 x 3, Dual Mic, HDMI, microSD,?? HP/Mic Out (Combo)?
USP?	Fingerprint Reader, Precision Glass Touchpad,? US Military Standard Certification?? (MIL-STD-810g),?DTS Headphone X?