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forum thread Posted by willy6677 • Aug 31, 2024
forum thread Posted by willy6677 • Aug 31, 2024

LG gram SuperSlim 15.6” OLED $799

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LG gram SuperSlim 15.6" OLED Thin and Lightweight Laptop, Intel® Evo™ Edition- AI-enabled Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor,� Windows 11� Home, 16GB RAM, 512BB SSD, White

https://www.lg.com/us/laptops/lg-...ram-laptop
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LG gram SuperSlim 15.6" OLED Thin and Lightweight Laptop, Intel® Evo™ Edition- AI-enabled Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor,� Windows 11� Home, 16GB RAM, 512BB SSD, White

https://www.lg.com/us/laptops/lg-...ram-laptop

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Model: LG gram SuperSlim 15.6" OLED Laptop, Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor, Windows 11 Home, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, White

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Aug 31, 2024
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willy6677
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How does this deal look?
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Sep 1, 2024
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coolcoder
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Quote from willy6677 :
How does this deal look?
1080p isn't good for text on OLED panels due to the subpixel arrangement. Text looks terrible compared to a regular 1080p LCD panel. I have done a side by side comparison, and it's not even close.

At higher resolutions like 2880x1800, the difference is less noticeable due to the higher pixel density.

So if you plan on doing any text intensive tasks on the laptop, I'd say avoid this one. If all you do is watch 1080p videos, then this will be fine. I'd still find a laptop with higher pixel density as most video content is 4K these days.

Another negative about the super slim series is that the battery size is considerably smaller than the regular Grams. My Gram 15 has an 80Wh battery, but the last time I looked, the Super Slim had a 60Wh battery. That is a huge downgrade.

I'd go for a regular Gram 15/16 from Costco. They regularly go on sale at this price point or below. Much better return policy is also a big plus.

Edit: The Gram 15 with an i7 and 1TB SSD is currently on sale for the same price at Costco ($799). Much better laptop, IMO.
Last edited by coolcoder August 31, 2024 at 05:15 PM.
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okp
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Quote from willy6677 :
How does this deal look?
Usual price. It was $650 a month ago
Sep 4, 2024
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SD_User_001
Sep 4, 2024
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Agreed that Costco deal is much better
Sep 6, 2024
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babygdav
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Quote from willy6677 :
How does this deal look?
https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-...683.0.html
Good, basic level laptop for everyday office and school work with the benefit of a blur-free oled display that provides superior movie watching experience vs LCDs.
Or another way to look at it Faster CPU performance on the basics than a M1 MacBook Air, similar runtimes, and 1 lbs~ lighter with a nicer oled for the same $799.
Sep 17, 2024
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neomax7
Sep 17, 2024
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Quote from coolcoder :
1080p isn't good for text on OLED panels due to the subpixel arrangement. Text looks terrible compared to a regular 1080p LCD panel. I have done a side by side comparison, and it's not even close.

At higher resolutions like 2880x1800, the difference is less noticeable due to the higher pixel density.

So if you plan on doing any text intensive tasks on the laptop, I'd say avoid this one. If all you do is watch 1080p videos, then this will be fine. I'd still find a laptop with higher pixel density as most video content is 4K these days.

Another negative about the super slim series is that the battery size is considerably smaller than the regular Grams. My Gram 15 has an 80Wh battery, but the last time I looked, the Super Slim had a 60Wh battery. That is a huge downgrade.

I'd go for a regular Gram 15/16 from Costco. They regularly go on sale at this price point or below. Much better return policy is also a big plus.

Edit: The Gram 15 with an i7 and 1TB SSD is currently on sale for the same price at Costco ($799). Much better laptop, IMO.
I am unsure if this review about 'text looks terrible part' is correct.

I believe it's either fixed with firmware or its an urban myth coming from an old galaxy book with Oled screen.

I have been pushing commits using this very same listed laptop for a month and had no issues at all with text.

I am using zorin os, not Windows. I am not sure if that makes any difference though.
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babygdav
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Quote from neomax7 :
I am unsure if this review about 'text looks terrible part' is correct.I believe it's either fixed with firmware or its an urban myth coming from an old galaxy book with Oled screen.I have been pushing commits using this very same listed laptop for a month and had no issues at all with text.I am using zorin os, not Windows. I am not sure if that makes any difference though.
Some people have eagle eyes and they'll see the pixels on 2k, even 4k panels along with 600dpi laser printer output. Or drop someone in front of a 720p hdtv and see if they care for 2k, 4k.
It doesn't mean those individuals are wrong - just a subjective difference in their perception.
In the end, if it looks fine, it's fine.

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haib4385
Oct 15, 2024
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I just bought this because I need a laptop urgently. My old laptop was about same spec: i7 8thGen 8550U 16GB 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, MX150. It was $870. Not sure performance wise how is it compared to this one. Mine was given to my daughter for homework and classes use so I can't take it when travel.

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