RS4
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LG has neglected the standard Gram models for the last 4-5 years with very few useful updates, I am expecting the same this year too.
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LG should improve the display of the standard Gram series, they are selling it at premium prices and it needs a Mini LED HDR screen. In normal use the SDR mode will be at 500 nits but during HDR use it can go upto 1600 nits like Macbook Pro. LG has been selling the same display in Gram since last 5 years. Nice to see SuperSlim having functional Modern standby, I have disabled the Modern standby on my Gram 16 2021. Still on Windows 10, will get ESU updates bypass after October 2025.
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I agree about the navigation keys, went from a Sony Vaio 14 inch to LG Gram 16 2021 and at first I thought these extra keys are useless but now these are a must have for me. The SuperSlim model sounds good for a secondary laptop but too many compromises, the standard LG Gram 14/16/17 is still the best allrounder. I have upgraded both my SSD slots and now it sports 2TB+4TB, my Gram 16 2021 still works as good as new and hopefully I can use this for another four years.
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lg Gram - Durability long term - Paint and screen (16Z90P)
RS4 replied to extremecarver's topic in LG
My Battery wear level is now at 21.8%, I use it mostly plugged in so don't care. The outer body, screen, keyboard etc is holding up well, specially the white finish and colour. -
Nice to see your new Gram being better than the old one, regarding new battery it is available on ebay, you can also ask the LG service centre but I am guessing ebay maybe cheaper.
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I have no problems with touchpad gestures on the 2021 Gram, use the gestures daily and they always work fine. Hopefully the new version works fine for you.
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Notebookcheck review with non touch screen: https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-Gram-17-2024-laptop-review-Small-improvements-and-a-new-Core-Ultra-7.826926.0.html
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Yes, USB cable is the best option. I do not like syncing things, only drag and drop items occasionally.
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I have uninstalled the "sync on mobile" software, there was no drag and drop feature. I use Airdroid and it is a much better way of sharing files between the laptop and phone. Also had to mark an exclusion in the LG update centre as it kept notifying to install after the uninstallation.
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LG update centre has installed a new program: "Sync On Mobile". Any opinions? This program first shipped with 2023 Gram and now they have pushed to older Grams via LG update centre.
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I bought the one sold by seller Tamanala but never got the product, forgot about it. I have only opened the laptop once for adding 2TB SK Hynix P31 SSD, so the rubber feet glue are still in good condition. John would be able to guide better on this matter as he is the only one with experience on this.
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lg Gram - Durability long term - Paint and screen (16Z90P)
RS4 replied to extremecarver's topic in LG
I have a LG Gram 16Z90P in white colour, have kept the battery charging locked to 80% since the start and the battery health is excellent, battery wear level is at just 1.1%. The screen is in excellent condition, zero dead pixels and brightness is same as new. The white paint used by LG is good, no chipping/bubbling or fading or yellowing. Fingerprint reader works as good as new, no change. I have kept the laptop on Windows 10, have added 2TB SK Hynix P31 to the second SSD slot. Keyboard is in good condition, no stuck keys, some frequently used keys show signs of oil which is expected on a white keyboard. Touchpad is as good as new, palmrest is also in excellent condition, the white paint used is fantastic. The Gram chassis is strong, I move it around daily from desk to sofa to bed and have also travelled with it in a laptop backpack with zero issues. conclusion: I am very happy with the LG Gram 16, no complaints, I plan to use the same laptop for 5 years and will keep updating the thread here. -
introduction What web browser are you using, and why?
RS4 replied to Mr. Fox's topic in General Software
Chrome/Brave users can try the Session Buddy extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/edacconmaakjimmfgnblocblbcdcpbko -
Yes, the display is glossy for the touchscreen Gram 2 in 1 version and matte display for the regular Gram series.
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1. I use the Gram 16 mostly on power but all the reviews show good battery life and it will certainly have better battery life than XPS 15. 2. The USB A port is solid, no problems with it. I use the USB-A port loads of times with pen drives, External drives, printers etc. 3. The new LG Gram 2022 version has matte screen, so reflections will not be a problem. 4. The fan speed and sound will be much better than XPS 15, you can expect a quieter experience. 5. Speakers are at the bottom, so they can be called average, not good not bad. Decent loudness, can watch youtube videos etc but I use headphones for TV shows, Movies. 6. It is made of Magnesium alloy for light weight but still meets MIL-STD-810G standard for toughness, so do not worry about this point.
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I have also set the charge limit to 80% as my laptop is plugged in most of the times.
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Yup, SK Hynix started their consumer division only a few years back and don't sell in many countries. I asked my friend who was visiting USA to get the 2TB Hynix P31 to India.
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For notebooks the most important metric is power/battery efficiency and SK Hynix Gold P31 is the big winner in that department, Anandtech review: https://www.anandtech.com/show/16012/the-sk-hynix-gold-p31-ssd-review/8
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Installed 2TB SSD SK Hynix Gold in the second slot, took some effort in prying away the back panel, must say the older laptops with exposed screws were much easier to disassemble. Another thing to appreciate about the LG Gram is the good quality LG Chem batteries, it is more than a year since getting this laptop and the wear level is at miniscule 1.4%, have never heard of weird battery expansion/bulging which is a common complaint with Dell XPS.
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Nice discovery, do post a mini review of the features and if you found anything useful. Will the normal camera of the 2021 Gram work as well as the upgraded Full HD IR camera of 2022 Gram? Will the battery consumption increase due to this always on software-hardware combo? Nice Ad from LG describing the Glance:
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introduction Microsoft Office - Free Alternatives
RS4 replied to cucubits's topic in General Software
@Ishatix Yes, I am using OnlyOffice for more than a year now and it has completely replaced my old MS Office installation. Just one correction in your comment: OnlyOffice has good "compatibility" with MS Office not "incompatiblity". Download link for OnlyOffice: https://www.onlyoffice.com/desktop.aspx -
Thanks for illustrating with a picture, will be helpful for myself as well as others who need it. I will also place the order from that first ebay link, good price for four sheets of stuff.
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How to make sure that the circle of glue is reformed? Do we have to line up the glue residue on both feet and the base so that they join perfectly? Regarding those 3M tapes, will 10mm size also work? Looking at these two ebay listings: https://www.ebay.com/itm/233290973133?hash=item365139bfcd:g:kqkAAOSwuFxcuBw9&shqty=1 https://www.ebay.com/itm/194060824786?hash=item2d2eed30d2:g:0xsAAOSw9idaK2Vd
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Yes, the 2022 LG Gram keyboard lettering is definitely a downgrade when compared to clear and big 2021 version.
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After opening it up twice, how is the glue of the rubber feet holding up? A Gram owner was complaining about feet feeling loose afterwards.
