By Kevin Lee
LG hasn’t always been known for its laptops but it’s made some major headway in the states bringing forth two lightweight 13- and 14-inch models. Now with the Gram 15, LG says it has introduced the world’s lightest 15.6-inch laptop and with the Gram 15 Weighing in at 0.98kg (2.16 pounds) – the same as its 14-inch notebook – LG is pretty much on the money.
The new notebook is freakishly light and when viewed from the side it’s also bafflingly thin. Just to put the Gram 15 in perspective, the 11-inch MacBook Air weighs 1.09kg (2.38 pounds). The weight savings come largely thanks to the LG Gram 15 being made of a magnesium shell, which is considerably lighter than the aluminum alloy used by most laptop manufacturers.
LG’s minimalistic styling of the Gram comes at a refreshing and stark contrast to other laptop manufacturers. You won’t find any specially cut edges, soft touch paint or overbearing logos. The only bit of flair you’ll find on the Gram 15 is LG’s logo pushed over to the far top-right corner of the screen lid.
Though this lightweight alloy comes at …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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