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LG Gram Laptop: 13.3" 1080p, i5-8250U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Expired

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BuyDig has select LG Gram Thin & Light Laptops on sale when you apply coupon code LITE in your cart (you may also 'clip' the coupon on the listing). Shipping is free. Thanks iconian

Note: Prices below are after coupon code LITE:
  • LG Gram 13.3" Ultra-Lightweight Laptop (White, 13Z980-U.AAW5U1) $896.99
    • Specs:
      • 13.3" 1920x1080 FHD LED-Backlit IPS LCD Display
      • Intel i5-8250U 1.6GHz Quad-Core (8-Threads, 3.4GHz Boost) Processor
      • 8GB DDR4 2400MHz Memory
      • Intel UHD Graphics 620
      • Backlit Keyboard
      • Dual-Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.1
      • Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
      • Ports:
        • 1x HDMI
        • 1x USB 3.0 Type-C
        • 2x USB 3.0
        • 1x MicroSD Card Slot
        • 1x Audio Out
        • 1x Gigabit Ethernet
      • 72Wh 4-Cell Lithium Polymer Battery
      • 2.13lbs
  • LG Gram 15.6'' Ultra-Lightweight Laptop (15Z975-U.AAS7U1) $1,099
    • Specs:
      • 15.6" 1920x1080 FHD LED-Backlit IPS LCD Display
      • Intel i7-8550U 1.8GHz Quad-Core (8-Threads, 4GHz Boost) Processor
      • 16GB DDR4 2400MHz Memory
      • 256GB Solid State Drive
      • Intel UHD Graphics 620
      • Backlit Keyboard
      • Dual-Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.1
      • Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
      • Ports:
        • 1x HDMI
        • 1x USB 3.0 Type-C
        • 2x USB 3.0
        • 1x MicroSD Card Slot
        • 1x Audio Out
        • 1x Gigabit Ethernet
      • 60.06Wh 4-Cell Lithium Polymer Battery
      • 2.4lbs

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Last Edited by bilditup1 November 18, 2018 at 02:04 PM
BestBuy has now price-matched for the 13 inch 2018 model:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-g...Id=6269100

https://www.ebay.com/itm/202380278783

BestBuy also has the Gram 14 (2018 version, not this "2017 and a half" thing with the Gram 15 that BuyDig is selling) with i7, touch screen, fingerprint sensor, 8GB RAM (one stick - so there's a slot empty for an extra 8-16GB), and 512GB m.2 SSD (SATA) for $1396, which is around $150 off. Not quite as slick, but seems to be the best price on this right now.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-g...Id=6269118

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FYI:

The 15.6" laptop in the OP is the 2017 model upgraded to an 8th gen processor (reflected in the model number z975 vs z980).

Unlike the 2018 model, it has a smaller battery (60 Wh vs 72), no thunderbolt 3, camera lens is on the the bottom vs top and some other misc differences.
I own a 2018 gram. It's really the lightest laptop in this size you can get. Screen is good, small borders, and 1080 is perfectly fine for my uses. Screen brightness is fine as well but it's glossy. If I turn the brightness down and do surfing/word processing, battery life is at least 10-11 hours. Just typing, with screen all the way down, it's roughly 15 hours. Keyboard is good, and backlit.

However, build quality is low at this price point. It feels plasticky (it's very thin magnesium) and the screen wobbles when I move it and use the touchscreen. The hinges are also a little loose and if you press on the lid it caves in. Supposedly they did it on purpose so that it flexes instead of cracks, to get the MIL certification for durability. I'd rather they just make it a little heavier with a stiffer frame. It feels cheap but my priority was long battery life and light weight so this fit the bill. I has an extra slot for HDD expansion if I want to upgrade it too. Battery can be replaced but this is all 6 screws, open the rear case stuff. Hope this helps!

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eVilfRidAy
11-15-2018 at 12:48 PM.
11-15-2018 at 12:48 PM.
This or the Matebook X Pro? I know the MXP is more expensive (i5), but is it worth the difference?
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coolpal
11-15-2018 at 12:56 PM.
11-15-2018 at 12:56 PM.
Quote from eVilfRidAy :
This or the Matebook X Pro? I know the MXP is more expensive (i5), but is it worth the difference?
If physical dimensions are important and you love the 3:2 display, MXP can't be beat, but the weight on these LGs might come in lower than MXP and the screen is lower res I believe.
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11-15-2018 at 01:22 PM.
11-15-2018 at 01:22 PM.
super hot
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green_key
11-15-2018 at 01:29 PM.
11-15-2018 at 01:29 PM.
touch screen?
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scol
11-15-2018 at 01:40 PM.
11-15-2018 at 01:40 PM.
Don't think I've heard much about LG laptops. Is their build quality pretty good?
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SDGhost
11-15-2018 at 01:49 PM.
11-15-2018 at 01:49 PM.
FYI:

The 15.6" laptop in the OP is the 2017 model upgraded to an 8th gen processor (reflected in the model number z975 vs z980).

Unlike the 2018 model, it has a smaller battery (60 Wh vs 72), no thunderbolt 3, camera lens is on the the bottom vs top and some other misc differences.
Reply

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slickabc123
11-15-2018 at 02:57 PM.
11-15-2018 at 02:57 PM.
Quote from scol :
Don't think I've heard much about LG laptops. Is their build quality pretty good?
I own a 2018 gram. It's really the lightest laptop in this size you can get. Screen is good, small borders, and 1080 is perfectly fine for my uses. Screen brightness is fine as well but it's glossy. If I turn the brightness down and do surfing/word processing, battery life is at least 10-11 hours. Just typing, with screen all the way down, it's roughly 15 hours. Keyboard is good, and backlit.

However, build quality is low at this price point. It feels plasticky (it's very thin magnesium) and the screen wobbles when I move it and use the touchscreen. The hinges are also a little loose and if you press on the lid it caves in. Supposedly they did it on purpose so that it flexes instead of cracks, to get the MIL certification for durability. I'd rather they just make it a little heavier with a stiffer frame. It feels cheap but my priority was long battery life and light weight so this fit the bill. I has an extra slot for HDD expansion if I want to upgrade it too. Battery can be replaced but this is all 6 screws, open the rear case stuff. Hope this helps!
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sbs5130
11-15-2018 at 03:11 PM.
11-15-2018 at 03:11 PM.
Holding out for a sale on the 2018 refresh that, among other changes, moves the webcam to above the screen.
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babygdav
11-15-2018 at 03:15 PM.
11-15-2018 at 03:15 PM.
The LG gram 13 isn't the lightest traditional laptop at nearly 1KG

Instead, it's the FMV UH series in Japan - http://www.fmworld.net/fmv/uh/
698 gram 13" laptop!

...

That said, great screen, very nice feel, the weight range all laptops ought to be, and even the 15" is so light, it's worth considering if you need a bigger screen.

That said, cpu is ok for basic 2K video editing and encoding, but once you go effects heavy or 4K+, you'll want a laptop with at minimum a nvidia 1050 GPU ( higher models always better ), and 6+.core CPUs. Avid, Premiere, Blackmagic, etc. all have spec sheets for that.

Vs. A Surface? Depends on if you use your laptop on your lap often (LG) or like a tablet (Surface). The metal stand of the Surface isn't great on a lap.

Of course, there's the Surface book/notebook-like models, some with detachable screens.

With the LG, like the Samsung super lightlight models, don't expect as much support and drivers updates as the Microsoft Surface and other top brand laptops. Ie. Good for the OS it ships with, don't expect getting full OS support 2+ years later.
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superslickz
11-15-2018 at 03:28 PM.
11-15-2018 at 03:28 PM.
Quote from green_key :
touch screen?
I don't think this is the touch screen version.
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superslickz
11-15-2018 at 03:29 PM.
11-15-2018 at 03:29 PM.
Quote from sbs5130 :
Holding out for a sale on the 2018 refresh that, among other changes, moves the webcam to above the screen.
The 13 inch model on sale is the 2018 model with camera on top. it is not touch screen though.
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