The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    LM50 case magnesium or titanium?

    Discussion in 'LG' started by marvinGS, Jan 19, 2005.

  1. marvinGS

    marvinGS Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Hi,

    I've read the review about LM50, thanks for it but I am confused about a thing.It is stated that it has titanium case but on the lge.com and on many resources it is stated as magnesium. Can someone give me an official reference of existance of titanium case.

    Thanks in advance
     
    marvinGS, Jan 19, 2005
    #1
  2. modifried

    modifried Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    62
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Right off of LG Canada's site:

    The PDF version, and the HTML version.

    "In our search for the perfect combination of size and performance, we came up with the LM50 X-note that makes no compromises. Starting with an Intel Centrino(tm) processor, we added one of the brightest LCD screens on the market, a 10-hour extended battery life, and a Quad Band wireless antenna, all packed into an ultra slim titanium and carbon fibre package that weighs a mere 2.4kgs."
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Feb 2, 2015
    modifried, Jan 19, 2005
    #2
  3. marvinGS

    marvinGS Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Hi,

    On the same site if you click the link "Slim & Light" it states:
    " Slim & Light
    Delivers a revolutionary, compact 1.03� size among 15� screen models, that can easily be used anywhere, anytime. The alloy chassis is made with Magnesium and Carbon Fibers. The benefit is a stronger, light-weight, and more energy efficient notebook."
    Which should I trust? And on all other sites it is stated as magnesium. Maybe there is a mistake on that pdf file. Also in the pdf file weight is 2.4 but in specifications page it is 2.2.

    Anyway thanks for reply.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Jan 29, 2015
    marvinGS, Jan 19, 2005
    #3
  4. modifried

    modifried Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    62
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    The PDF looks like it was the original one that came out when the xNote series first came out. Maybe they switched materials for production, or after 1st generation? In either event it does look like they're all magnesium/carbon fiber now. I can't find any other mention of titanium.
     
    modifried, Jan 19, 2005
    #4
  5. marvinGS

    marvinGS Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    well I am no expert but as far as know titanium is a very expensive material and is not widely used for middle range products. I know it is used for some apple products which are quite expensive. Anyway it would be great to have a titanium notebook. And thanks again for reply.
     
    marvinGS, Jan 19, 2005
    #5
  6. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    947
    Messages:
    8,970
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    205
    I think it's magnesium. There used to be an LG rep in these forums, perhaps he can set the record straight.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Jan 19, 2005
    #6
  7. Kiwibru

    Kiwibru Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    99
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I was confused by this same thing. I decided to buy one anyway. Upon arrival the packaged literature states it is Magnesium. I believe this is correct as the metal has way too much lustre for Ti. It aslo has some subtle ripples in the LCD frame that could not have occured during construction had the material been Ti. Ti has way too much resistance to this rippling and bending. Also, the Ti would be lousy for the wireless. Look what happened to the earlier Apple Power Books. Lots of problems there because of the Ti stopping or restricting the wireless signal.
     
    Kiwibru, Jan 19, 2005
    #7
  8. marvinGS

    marvinGS Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    In fact that is a very good notebook and I am considering to buy one. But LG Canada web site and the review here should be corrected if it is realy not made of titanium. People souldnt be misinformed.
     
    marvinGS, Jan 20, 2005
    #8