I bought this laptop mainly for work purposes, but I figured "hey those gamers know what their about why not buy a gaming laptop"? Turns out it was a pretty good idea and I am very smart - this laptop is rad. I really enjoy the large 17" screen, although apparently some people think the colors may be bad. I wouldn't know because I am completely blind in both eyes. Also, the "gamer keys" (W, A, S, and D,) are a different color than the other keys so I can game in the dark more easily. Very cool.