LG has announced significant updates to its ultra-light Gram laptop lineup, introducing cloud-based and on-device AI-powered features that take the user experience to a new level. The new lineup includes three high-performance laptops: the 16-inch Gram Pro, the 17-inch Gram Pro, and the 16-inch 2-in-1 Gram Pro.
The First Copilot Plus PC in the LG Gram Lineup
The 16-inch Gram Pro is set to be the first Copilot Plus PC in the LG Gram lineup. It’s a significant distinction that sets it apart from its predecessors. Moreover, this laptop will be powered by Intel’s Lunar Lake Core Ultra V-Series processors, making it an incredibly powerful device.
The Role of AI-Powered Features
AI-powered features have become increasingly popular in modern laptops, and LG is no exception. The new Gram Pro lineup includes a range of AI-driven tools that aim to enhance the user experience. These features are designed to go beyond what’s currently available on standard laptops.
Gram Chat On-Device: Powered by EXAONE
One of the key AI-powered features in the new Gram Pro lineup is Gram Chat On-Device. This tool uses a ‘small language model derived from LG AI Research’s EXAONE large language model.’ It powers offline features, including Time Travel, which allows users to quickly revisit web pages, documents, videos, and audio files they’ve recently accessed.
Microsoft’s Copilot Plus Suite: A Comparison
LG’s software is adding tools similar to Microsoft’s Copilot Plus suite and Apple Intelligence. However, given the trouble Microsoft has had with Recall, it remains to be seen how these features will perform in real-world scenarios. It’s also possible that LG may make its AI-powered features available on more PCs in the future.
Gram Chat Cloud: Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4
Another key feature in the new Gram Pro lineup is Gram Chat Cloud, which is powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o. This tool responds to inquiries using ‘vast web-based datasets for detailed and comprehensive responses.’ However, it requires an active internet connection and will only be free for the first year.
Gram Link 2.0: Streamlining File Sharing
All of the new Gram laptops support LG’s Gram Link 2.0, which streamlines document and file sharing with other PCs and iOS or Android-based smartphones. It also allows incoming phone calls to be answered through the Gram laptops, eliminating the need for swapping headsets or Bluetooth headphones.
Entry-Level Gram Book: Coming Soon to the US Market
LG will introduce its entry-level Gram Book to the US market next year. This laptop is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and features a 15.6-inch 60Hz full HD display, a 720p webcam, and configurations of up to 1TB of SSD storage and 16GB of DDR4 memory.
Key Specifications of the New Gram Pro Lineup
Here are some key specifications of the new Gram Pro lineup:
- Gram Pro (17-inch):
- Powered by Intel’s Arrow Lake Core Ultra H-Series processors
- Features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card
- Display: 2,560 x 1,600
- Memory: Up to 32GB of LPDDR5X
- Storage: Up to 2TB Gen4 NVMe SSDs
- Gram Pro (16-inch):
- Powered by Intel’s Lunar Lake Core Ultra V-Series processors
- Features an Intel Arc GPU
- Display: 2,560 x 1,600
- Memory: Up to 32GB of LPDDR5X
- Storage: Up to 2TB Gen4 NVMe SSDs
- Gram Pro (16-inch 2-in-1):
- Powered by Intel’s Arrow Lake Core Ultra H-Series processors
- Features an Intel Arc GPU
- Display: 2,560 x 1,600
- Memory: Up to 32GB of LPDDR5X
- Storage: Up to 2TB Gen4 NVMe SSDs
Conclusion
LG’s new Gram Pro lineup is set to revolutionize the laptop market with its AI-powered features and high-performance processors. With the introduction of Gram Chat On-Device and Gram Chat Cloud, users can expect a more intuitive and efficient user experience. The Gram Link 2.0 feature will also make it easier for users to share files and receive phone calls on their laptops.
