TheLG Gram 17is the best Windows machine Ive used for overall productivity.
Its ridiculously light design makes it a pleasure to tote around.
I have to admit that I had my doubts about the Gram 17 when I first started using it.
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The keyboard is slightly quirky, even though its large and generously spread out.
And the colors on the display are markedly more cartoonish than those on the MacBook Pro.
Better Than a MacBook Pro?
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Take the email and calendar app Outlook, for example.
The Windows version is far more capable than the one thats available for the Mac.
The LG Gram 17 flies through every program I need.
The build quality on the Gram 17 is also a delight.
The Gram certainly doesnt weigh me down.
Its only 0.7 inches thick and weighs a hair under 3 pounds.
Its All About the Screen
The crowning glory of the Gram 17 is its vast screen.
With the Gram 17s real estate, I was able to have multiple windows open and view large spreadsheets.
This can make it hard to view the screen in anything but the most subdued lighting conditions.
On the other hand, the glossy screen makes the colors pop.
While videos often eat up power, the battery life on the Gram 17 is surprisingly decent.
LG claims that the 80-watt battery inside the Gram can last up to 17 hours.
Are all the great features on the Gram 17 enough to make me switch to Windows?
I spend most of my time working on Chrome or other apps that work for both Mac and Windows.
The Gram proves that Windows laptop manufacturers have caught up with Apples superb build quality.
At $1,849, the Gram 17 isnt cheap, but it’s less expensive than Apples flagship model.
You cant beat the convenience of having a laptop this light and with such a great display.
