Starting with the Dell XPS 13 from a few years ago, we've witnessed a trend in which manufacturers deliver traditionally larger laptops in smaller form factors. Companies have been able to do this by shrinking the display bezels, which results in a smaller keyboard deck to match. This trend has happened with 13-, 14-, and 15-inch laptops, and for the first time, we're starting to see it with 17-inch behemoths.

The LG gram 17 — as its name implies — is both an incredibly light and surprisingly small full-fledged 17-inch Ultrabook. It gets most of the basics right, too, although there are a few odd design choices and compromises. Also, exactly who should buy it?