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    LG LW20

    Discussion in 'LG' started by iammyung, May 10, 2005.

  1. iammyung

    iammyung Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been hearing about a 12.1 inch widescreen LG notebook coming out in Korea, does anyone know if this particular model will be released in Canada??
     
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  2. LaZzZy_Dude

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    did you mean LW40??? b/c I haven't found any Lw20

    here's the link for the LW40
    http://www.lge.co.kr/product/xnote/product/xnote/XNOTELW40-P1LK.jsp?id=XN03
     
    LaZzZy_Dude, May 10, 2005
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  3. iammyung

    iammyung Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes I know about the LW40, but there is also a LW20 that is to be released in the near future, I believe sometime June in Korea...
    Here is the link, although it is in Korean:
    http://www.nottes.com/notebook/main.aspx?brand=lg&body=board&board=news&control=view&boardid=220
     
    iammyung, May 10, 2005
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  4. LaZzZy_Dude

    LaZzZy_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    seems like a nice machine...pretty light...1.7 kgs (3.75 lbs) don't know if it has integrated optical drive...
    it will be a
    Pentium M 2.0 ghz
    3usb ports
    6 cell battery
    5 in 1 reader
    only 256 mb of ram
    I guess a 40 or 60 gb 1.8 inch HD
    and integrated video card...
     
    LaZzZy_Dude, May 10, 2005
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  5. iammyung

    iammyung Notebook Enthusiast

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    Interesting there is no mention of a integrated optical drive, I'm guessing, however, based on the overall weight it probably will come with one. Also something interesting to note, I believe it uses the Azalia sound system which has 24 bit sound and also supports Dolby Digital 7.1.
     
    iammyung, May 11, 2005
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  6. online

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    I will have these units in the very near future.
     
    online, Jun 21, 2005
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  7. iammyung

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    Do you know approximately as to when you will begin to carry this model? Also do you have any idea how much this thing will cost?? Thank you..
     
    iammyung, Jul 5, 2005
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    Model is LW20, you can find the detail info at www.lge.com (LG's global website). Besides, the top LW20 model will be available at "the Shop for the Future" (I don't know whether I should post the real name) across Canada in November. Stay tuned.
     
    patlau, Oct 5, 2005
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  9. ennoia

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    lgstore.ca should have the LW20 in the next week or so as well... there are some new 14" models on their way too
     
    ennoia, Oct 27, 2005
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  10. ennoia

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    LW20

    Dothan 1.6ghz (730), 533mhz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache
    Intel 915GM (Sonoma)
    1GB DDR2 533 mhz dual channel memory (upgradable to 2gb)
    12.1" wide WXGA (1280x800) wide view angle LCD
    Intel GMA 900 video (up to 128mb shared vram)
    60GB HDD
    DVD Super multi (DVD-R/RW, +R/RW, RAM)
    Intel 2915 A/B/G Wireless with dual hexa-band antenna
    24 bit HD audio, 1.5w stereo speakers
    4.9 hours claimed battery life on standard 6 cell

    dimensions: 300mm x 208mm x 29.6~31.5 mm
    weight 1.87 kg with the optical drive, 1.7 with the weight saver (in place of the optical drive)

    I believe it will be available in several color options
     
    ennoia, Oct 28, 2005
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  11. arevee

    arevee Notebook Evangelist

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    aaaaaaaaa.....I want one!!! hot swappable drive! 5.1 dolby digital!!! lightweight even with dvd burner!!!!!! how much is max hard disk on this? and is a port replicator available??its on the LG canada website- 3models but I cannot tell the difference...

    http://ca.lge.com/en/prodcompare.do...=0402&modelCodeDisplay=&model=Select+a+model#

    Also here are the specs from LG Global

    http://www.lge.com/prodmodeldetail....3&parentId=0601&modelCodeDisplay=LW20 Express

    and LW40

    http://www.lge.com/prodmodeldetail....egoryId=060103&modelCodeDisplay=LW40++EXPRESS
     
    arevee, Nov 1, 2005
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  12. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The max HD will be whatevers out there, since I think it uses a 2.5" HD, anything from 120gb 5400rpm, to 100gb 7200rpm.
     
    coriolis, Nov 1, 2005
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    so where are these available now??
     
    arevee, Nov 1, 2005
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  14. Zerodivine

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    going to check them out soon (i'm in singapore)
    i've narrowed my choices to either this sleek LW20 or the much cheaper apple ibook g4 12" hee...
    the lg is quite alot more ex.. but wonder if it's worth to pay for the nicer screen, looks, and performance? hm..
    anyone has used LG laptop can comment on their reliability ? thx ^^
     
    Zerodivine, Nov 2, 2005
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  15. Zerodivine

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    finally got to play abit with the LW20.. sad to say watching movies isn't quite as smooth compared to LW40.. can see abit of blocky pixel espicially at high action scenes..
    othe than that seems nice and bright lcd screen - brighter than lw40.
    But juust when I was abt to decide on the LG20 to get.. I saw the vaio S series nearby and was totally smitten.. now getting the vaio lol...
     
    Zerodivine, Nov 4, 2005
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  17. Zerodivine

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    It is $3000 SGD here.. do a conversion and see how?
     
    Zerodivine, Nov 4, 2005
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    futureshop does not ship to USA. dang it!
     
    arevee, Nov 10, 2005
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    and neither does the other shop. dang it again!!
     
    arevee, Nov 10, 2005
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    As impressive as they sound I think it wise to wait in the U.S. if you want EVDO. I think EVDO frequencies are not the same in every country, no? Otherwise something to really look forward to if you can't wait for dual core.
     
    buddy1065, Dec 15, 2005
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    :::

    the LW20 is very nice! I saw it when I brought my
    IBM Z60t. The place I brought is much cheaper
    than futureshop. The LW40 is very good too,
    but I like my IBM more!

    :::
     
    Talon88, Dec 22, 2005
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  25. happogiri

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    My girlfriend has one, I mean LW20. It's very nice looking, solidly built and packs great power for office work being so small and all. The keyboard is one of the best I've used too.
     
    happogiri, Jan 7, 2006
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    I have one and couldnt be more happy. Well, i could a bit more if i know what's going on with wireless connections. Aside from that, is a very powerfull small computer. Someone in a post above said something about not being able to see movies correctly or with the desirable quality ... i could not be in more disagree. Have seen a few, and them all ran perfectly. Maybe is codec issues.
     
    Br41N, Jan 18, 2006
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  27. ivar

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    A German review I read also mentions a very good KB quality on this model.
     
    ivar, Feb 19, 2006
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    hmm, only 1850 USD in sgp and foreigners don't pay sales tax... very tempting.
     
    zsubnot, Mar 7, 2006
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  29. ivar

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    I think I have seen in Europe the prices for LG LW20 starting from 1450 Euro.
     
    ivar, Mar 10, 2006
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    According to LG's website, the optical drive is hot-swappable. Does that mean there is a battery that will fit the optical drive bay?

    Also, does it use a 2.5" hard drive or a 1.8"? Interestingly, Futureshop doesn't carry the English version of this laptop.
     
    Sgt_Strider, Apr 9, 2006
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    I'm also interested in knowing that spec! How does a 1.8" HD perform compared to a 5.400 rpm 2.5" one? 8-?

    TIA ;)
     
    quini, Sep 14, 2006
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    Hallo!

    I'm still wondering if I should purchase it (999 Euros is a low amount for such laptop), but I've got some doubts:

    1. is the fan noisy? Does it turn often on (of course I know it depends on usage, but...)? For instance, does it turn on at all when cpu is at 800mhz for a while?

    2. have you had any problem with the air flow entrance, as it is situated at the bottom of the laptop?

    3. I've read 1 review about linux in a LW20 at http://gentoo-wiki.com/HARDWARE_LG_LW20 ... do any of you have tryed this SO in it? Any other experiences?

    Again, TIA!! ;)
     
    quini, Sep 14, 2006
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