Laptops Arena

The LG R1 Express is an affordable 14.1-inch model from the Korean chaebol, with a list price of S$2,299, while the main distinguishing factor is the seldom-used blue hue for its top chassis.

The generic nature of the LG R1 Express is apparent in the lack of any distinctive feature or design. Created as a jack-of-all-trades but master of none, it is nevertheless one of the cheapest ways to hop onto the Core 2 Duo bandwagon with a discrete graphics card platform.

The dark navy blue cover contrasts nicely with the silver insides of the unit. Occupying an area of 335 x 236.5mm, it seems rather thick at 31.7mm. Weighing 2.46kg, it is a borderline case in terms of portability.

If you are looking for the average Joe of notebooks, the LG R1 Express may be the one to go for. Offering a comfortable array of features without too many bells and whistles, it seems a match made for the beginner who might be confused with extraneous buttons and controls.

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