LG Gram Review
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The LG Gram is presented as a notebook built with a singular mission: to be as light as humanly possible. The host highlights the use of blasted magnesium for the chassis, praising its combination of low weight and premium feel, while noting it remains a solid metal touch despite its warmth under use. He points out the design choices that keep the Gram featherweight, such as a minimalist port selection and a compact footprint, and explains how the heat management relies on quiet, small vents near the hinge. The discussion emphasizes the tension between ultra-light construction and structural robustness, explaining that LG chose lightweight machining and alloying to achieve a subculture of portability rather than absolute ruggedness. Throughout, the device is framed as a bold statement in the market, delivering a laptop that prioritizes portability while maintaining usable performance in a slim form factor.
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Questions answered
- What material is used for the LG Gram chassis and how does it affect weight and heat?
- The chassis is made from blasted magnesium alloy, which helps keep the weight very low while still feeling premium; it also conducts heat well enough to keep the device cool under light load, though it can warm with heavier tasks.
- What are the main ports and expansion options on the LG Gram, and is Thunderbolt available?
- On the left are a power plug, HDMI, USB 3, and a Type-C USB 3 port; on the right are USB 2, USB 3, a headset jack, and a micro SD slot. Thunderbolt is not available.
- How is the keyboard and overall typing experience on the Gram, given its thin profile?
- The keyboard offers quiet, tactile keystrokes with a non-backlit layout and a three-column number pad, which some users will value for the number pad while others may miss a backlight and familiar key spacing.