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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.
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Interesting feedback from 2022 Gram owners. 2021 version with Tiger Lake is both cool and quiet.
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I also prefer the sharpness of glossy screen when compared to the matte texture, as far a sun shining is considered I am in India and the sun shines with fire and fury here most of the year. I was dreading the keyboard before getting the laptop but now I love it. I am just happy disabling it and using it as big arrow buttons and page up , page down, Home, End buttons. Very useful as those dedicated buttons have disappeared in most of the consumer line laptops and also the arrow buttons have gotten slimmer and smaller over the years. So, what is your final storage capacity after all the SSD upgrades?
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How is the pricing for 4G and how many GBs of data do you use every month?
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Nope, still using Windows 10. There are no benefits of using Windows 11 for my use case instead there are regressions. I am also liking the fact that Windows 10 is limited to just security updates with no more big feature updates which break things.
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Same here, I do not like matte finish. I have the 2021 Gram 16, so will use it for few more years. The screen is exactly the same, we can expect mini led HDR screen with 1000 nits brightness and hundreds of zones within a couple of years and that will be a proper upgrade. Like sticking with Windows 10 too.
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The Anti-glare coating looks like proper matte finish and there is that matte screen look to it which some may not like. What do you say @hfm
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Hi skipper, nice to see you here. Do post pictures of the comparison between the two screens. I will say wait another generation or two before upgrading, the screen is exactly the same apart from anti-glare coating. We can expect mini led HDR screen with 1000 nits brightness and hundreds of zones within a couple of years and that will be a proper upgrade.
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I have also limited charging to 80% but no such bug on my Gram 2021.
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You can buy Anker chargers, good quality and they follow all the standards. Just search "anker 65w" on Amazon and you will get many options.
