LG Gram 13.3" Laptops: i7-8565U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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02-12-2020 at 03:14 PM #3

How is the return policy on Laptops, how long to you have to try it?

Also, any experiences would be helpful.

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02-12-2020 at 03:19 PM #4

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How is the return policy on Laptops, how long to you have to try it?

Also, any experiences would be helpful.

I used 17" before... imo it's pretty f awesome and I been through 20 laptops in last 3-4 years (using not owning) and i am very picky

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02-12-2020 at 03:42 PM #5

I have the 17" also and love it!!

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02-12-2020 at 04:49 PM #6

LG just released [lg.com]new models based on 10th generation CPU. It is interesting that two of those models are Costco exclusive.

I would personally wait - the price for 1*Z990 models would go down soon.

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02-12-2020 at 05:47 PM #7

These new gen ultrabooks have fantastic build quality. Finally everyone has almost caught up with the MacBook air

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02-12-2020 at 06:51 PM #8

If you want one of these you should consider the HP Spectre deal if it's still live. This processor is last gen, Spectre is 949 for Iris lake

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02-12-2020 at 07:05 PM #9

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If you want one of these you should consider the HP Spectre deal if it's still live. This processor is last gen, Spectre is 949 for Iris lake

The newer Ice Lake processors have throttling issues in the ultrabook form factor and aren't a huge upgrade over Whiskey Lake, for instance. For example, the high end HP Elitebook x360 13T with Ice Lake is only about 10% faster in testing because of throttling, according to notebookcheck reviews.

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02-12-2020 at 07:10 PM #10

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The newer Ice Lake processors have throttling issues in the ultrabook form factor and aren't a huge upgrade over Whiskey Lake, for instance. For example, the high end HP Elitebook x360 13T with Ice Lake is only about 10% faster in testing because of throttling, according to notebookcheck reviews.

I guess for 49$ it's up to your brand choice at this point, but the graphics processing is supposedly better based on many reviews, worth the upgrade. I don't have one I'm still rocking my 2016 x360 but to each their own

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I guess for 49$ it's up to your brand choice at this point, but the graphics processing is supposedly better based on many reviews, worth the upgrade. I don't have one I'm still rocking my 2016 x360 but to each their own

I agree, the Iris plus could convince some people to spend a bit more. I wish Intel would build stronger IGPU.. Their offerings are still far too weak, especially considering the premium price points of these ultrabooks.

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02-12-2020 at 07:16 PM #12

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I agree, the Iris plus could convince some people to spend a bit more. I wish Intel would build stronger IGPU.. Their offerings are still far too weak, especially considering the premium price points of these ultrabooks.

The Iris is cheaper, it's 930 for the same ram and HDD size, and better warranty with the refund if no damage imo

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02-12-2020 at 07:30 PM #13

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LG just released [lg.com]new models based on 10th generation CPU. It is interesting that two of those models are Costco exclusive.

I would personally wait - the price for 1*Z990 models would go down soon.

Are the new ones at Costco yet? Or do you know when they will be ?

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02-12-2020 at 07:54 PM #14

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Are the new ones at Costco yet? Or do you know when they will be ?

Costco already has the new models. Example: https://www.costco.com/lg-gram-17-in.-laptop%2c-10th-gen-intel-core-i7%2c-16gb-ram%2c-512gb-ssd.product.100536334.html

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02-12-2020 at 09:06 PM #15

Please excuse my ignorance here, I only have a very small understanding of laptops. What is it about these laptops that makes it worth the higher price? I see several laptops out there that seem like they are similar or have better specs for less. For example I see some HPs with i7 or ryzen7 or 10th gen i5 as well as 512gb ssd and 8, 12, or 16 gb of ram for around $600-700. What am I not getting, because I know it's something.

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