LG Electronics today launched the new 2017 family of ultra-lightweight LG gram notebook computers in the U.S. - six models in three screen sizes, some with touch screens and all with increased battery life.

The 13.3-inch 13Z970 models and 14.0-inch 14Z970 models weigh in at 2.07 and 2.14 pounds, respectively, while the 15.6-inch 15Z970 models weigh just 2.40 pounds despite their large-screen display.

All three series of 2017 LG gram notebooks are available starting today nationwide at retailers including Amazon, Fry's, B&H, Microcenter, Costco.com, Beach Camera, and Electronics Express:

• LG gram 13Z970, two 13.3-inch models:
  • Intel Core i5, 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage. Available in touch and non-touch screen models with fingerprint ID.
  • Weight: 2.07 pounds
  • SRP: $999.99 (non-touch); $1,099.99 (touch/fingerprint)
  • Battery: 60Wh; 17.5 hours (non-touch model) and 15 hours (touch model) on full charge
    
• LG gram 14Z970, two different 14.0-inch models:
  • Intel Core i5, 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage with touch screen.
  • Weight: 2.14 pounds
  • SRP: $1,199.00
  • Battery: 60Wh; 14.5 hours on full charge
  • Intel Core i7, 8GB of memory and 512GB of storage with touch screen.
  • Weight: 2.14 pounds
  • SRP: $1,499.00 (touch)
  • Battery Life: 60Wh; 14.5 hours on full charge
    
• LG gram 15Z970, two different 15.6-inch models:
• Intel Core i5, 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage.
• Weight: 2.40 pounds
• SRP: $1,199.00
• Battery Life: 60Wh; 15.2 hours on full charge
  
• Intel Core i7, 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage with touch screen.
• Weight: 2.40 pounds
• SRP: $1,699.00
• Battery Life: 60Wh; 12.5 hours on full charge
  

LG gram notebooks are built around Intel's 7th generation Kaby Lake Core i7 processor. In addition to enhanced processing power, the latest LG grams boast plenty of room to save a library of important multimedia files, with up to 512GB SSD and 16GB DDR4 Dual Channel Memory. LG has prioritized the interactive experience with a Full HD IPS panel that supports In-cell Touch Display technology.

The flagship 2017 15.6-inch LG gram includes a USB Type-C port which has the ability to simultaneously support a video signal, data transfer and charge via a single cable.