E.g. vs. i.e.

The abbreviation e.g.short for the Latin phrase exempli gratiameans for
example. It is different fromi.e.short for the Latin id estwhich means that
is, namely, or in other words. The two are sometimes mixed up, but other than
being abbreviations of Latin phrases, they share no common ground.
E.g. is easy to remember because both it and example start with e. With i.e., just
remember that it and that is are both two syllables, or make a mental connection
between i.e. and the two-letter iwords is and in in that is and in other words.
I.e. and e.g. are lowercase when they come in the middle of a sentence. Most
American style guides recommend following e.g. and i.e. with a comma and
including the periods after each letter, and this is usually borne out in edited
American books and publications. Outside North America, the periods and the
comma are often omitted.
There is no need to italicize e.g. and i.e. in normal use (we italicize them in this post
because were discussing them, not using them). English speakers typically italicize
words and phrases from foreign languages when they are new to English,
but i.e. and e.g. have been in English for hundreds of years, so they now go
unitalicized.

Examples
Its early, and factors beyond anyones control (e.g. the euro, Iran) could
impact the race. [Washington Post]
The Harvard report compared professional reviewers (ie those working
for newspapers and magazines) with their new competition. [Guardian]
Prohibition of illegal substances (e.g. LSD or MDMA) has also prevented
very important clinical research from continuing. [Sydney Morning
Herald]
In 2005, America had the lowest personal savings rate since 1933. In fact
it was outright negative i.e., consumers spent more money than they
made. [Chicago Tribune]
[T]he announcement was so intoxicating to the worlds sci-fi geeks
(e.g. me) that theyve been gearing themselves up for a work of genius.
[Independent]
The bulk ie, about $3b of new spending priorities announced today
are reallocations of money from other uses. [Stuff.co.nz]