Lenovo ThinkPad X220 vs LG Gram 17

Great physical condition and ability to be upgraded
Good Linux machine
Good keyboard
11” full HD or higher screen that can be used in direct sunlight
Highly durable, with some users having used it for up to 10 years
Great portability
Fantastic battery life
Really nice screen
Good range of connections
Decent performance
Not the best GPU for gaming
No netbook form factor
No quad core CPU with hardware acceleration
Not enough battery life for some users
Keyboard is too small and takes time to get used to
Laptop is set to too aggressively throttle in software by default

Verdict

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 is a highly regarded laptop, with many users praising its physical condition and ability to be upgraded to 16GB of DDR3 RAM and a 1TB SSD with Windows 10 Pro. It is also known to be a good Linux machine, with a good keyboard and 11” full HD or higher screen that can be used in direct sunlight. Many users have also praised its durability, with some having used it for up to 10 years. It is also known to have good warranty options.

Verdict

The LG Gram 17 is a great choice for those looking for a laptop with great portability, fantastic battery life, really nice screen, good range of connections, and decent performance. It is ultra light and provides two-hour battery life. However, some users may find the keyboard to be too small as it includes a numpad and takes a couple weeks to get used to. Additionally, the laptop is set to too aggressively throttle in software by default and requires tweaking.

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