LG's X-R700 and X-S900 replace desktops, double as paperweights for product models

Don't know about ya'll, but our eyes tend to glaze over with apathy as soon as we see "desktop replacement" in a laptop press release. Nevertheless, here's LG's take on the semi-portable: the 17-inch X-R700 and 19-inch X-S900. They're big -- much bigger than the average mini-skirt found on Korean product waifs. The ₩1,699,000 (about $1,744) Model X-R700 XP50K sports a WXGA display with integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam, 3GB of memory, 512MB of nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics and a 1.83GHz T5550 Core 2 Duo pumping away under the hood. The ₩1,390,000 (about $1,436) X-S900 KP55K model packs the same 1,366 x 768 resolution and processor but slaps in 256MB of ATI Mobility Radeon HD2400 graphics, 2GB of memory, and bumps the disk from 250GB to 320GB spinning at 7,200rpm (thanks Fujitsu). While the laptops are a bit meh, at least you'll notice how much bigger the images are on the new and improved Engadget layout.

Gallery: LG's X-R700 and X-S900 laptops replace desktops, double as paperweights for product models

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[paul34 @ Apr 10th 2008 3:31AM]

JESUS these images are big!








... and I like it.

[SevenMist @ Apr 10th 2008 3:46AM]

Thats not the only thing thats Big!

[j_g_puff @ Apr 10th 2008 5:20AM]

They're not as big as my nob.

[Gorillamonk @ Apr 10th 2008 9:09AM]

it's only big in comparison to a little korean woman.

[klew @ Apr 10th 2008 3:43AM]

That's some mighty fine contrast to be that visible in daylight.

[Ghen @ Apr 10th 2008 11:04AM]

photoshopped the glare out more likely.

[Jomark Osabel @ Apr 10th 2008 3:46AM]

Yes, I like the new layout. The models are now clearer than the previous design. What I mean with models are the gadgets.

[Eh @ Apr 10th 2008 3:49AM]

It would take a lot of bounties to pay off that much woolong

[雙魚 @ Apr 10th 2008 3:49AM]

The Pink one, please.

[TeddyLikesComputahs! @ Apr 10th 2008 4:31AM]

everytime i see a laptop on the front page, i think it's an announcement of the 2nd gen eee pc coming out today! if it's not the announcement, i feel like engadget is teasing me.

[Thi mam(kris120890) @ Apr 10th 2008 10:25AM]

The second gen eeepc will be released in the next two weeks but definetly not this week . I predict 1one week next on monday

[Jagannath A @ Apr 10th 2008 4:41AM]

LG knows how to sell sucky gadgets :p :D

[Patriks7 @ Apr 10th 2008 4:53AM]

does the model come for free with it?

[I LOVE THE CAPS LOCK KEY @ Apr 10th 2008 5:38AM]

Corrected TITLE:

LG's X-R700 and X-S900 replace desktops, double as paperweights for "ANOREXIC" product models.

[cmc @ Apr 10th 2008 5:50AM]

Anorexic? Are we looking at the same picture?


I would break her in half by the way.

[cmc @ Apr 10th 2008 5:45AM]

I'm guessing that she isn't made of paper so "paperweight" is a misnomer.

[Frederik @ Apr 10th 2008 6:35AM]

Could somebody tell me since when selling portables feels more like reading a car magazine?

[linuxamp @ Apr 10th 2008 7:03AM]

I know LG is Korean but she looks more Chinese to me for some reason. Also, those denims are way too short to be a skirt, probably daisy dukes. Oh and nice laptops too

[Big Al @ Apr 10th 2008 11:59AM]

Actually, miniskirts are that short in Korea. I've even seen girls wear them during Winter.

[gopha @ Apr 10th 2008 7:07AM]

What laptops? ....

[x3qt0r @ Apr 10th 2008 7:16AM]

LEGS....

[skeptical @ Apr 10th 2008 10:36AM]

legs...

sure, if you like cellulite...if you're that into legs, at least pick good ones

[Ghen @ Apr 10th 2008 11:06AM]

she's not fat, she's plus sized.. Which means greater than a size zero but less than 100% of americans.

[Arnie @ Apr 10th 2008 7:53AM]

No One and certainly not any pretty ladies should hold such large laptops on their bear thighs, these things can get pretty pretty hot esp in the sun like that!!

[john @ Apr 10th 2008 8:58AM]

YuCK! Vista!

[PS3guy @ Apr 10th 2008 9:14AM]

Forget the Laptop I'll take the girl lol

[technophobe @ Apr 10th 2008 9:30AM]

I'ld like to hold her down...


...I'm sorry, I'll get my coat

[initialxy @ Apr 10th 2008 9:31AM]

meh... i like the sumsung chick better

[wrabbit @ Apr 10th 2008 10:10AM]

Ahhh, I missed those lcd/laptop/pc press shots with hot models in them (haven't seen a good one in a while), I hope the trend is coming back for good this time ;)

[Ghen @ Apr 10th 2008 11:07AM]

Sex has never stopped selling, its just that jan-march is a bad time for releasing a new product (and therefore hiring a model for people to ogle)

[Gaz @ Apr 10th 2008 11:07AM]

I would prefer hot guys holding my laptops being gay and all :-)

[fred @ Apr 10th 2008 11:15AM]

real story? lg is too cheap to hire a real model, shes probably just a random worker they grabbed.

[Xan @ Apr 10th 2008 12:58PM]

Thats a lie! she must be PROFESSIONAL model..... and if she is 'just some random person' who cares!

[mb67 @ Apr 10th 2008 12:36PM]

It's humorous to me that there is more comments about the Korean Model (Yes she's Korean) than the actual laptops. :p

By the way, I'll take the girl. :D