Gamers just want to game, but a cool design is the icing on the cake a true differentiator and delighter.HP took that into consideration when they designed this notebook making mixed materials the name of the game with the shadow mesh finish and the dragon red accents.Gamers like to have some edge to their products and the Dragon Red glow backlit keyboard gives off a menacing impression.The red detail around the keyboard and the high tech font show the detail a gamer appreciates. The eye-catching OMEN logo on the top is a nod to our Voodoo gaming roots.But it isn t all just about gaming, the versatility of this device makes it a great notebook for taking to class, or getting work done away from home because it was designed for mobility.Sound coming from the device speakers is less critical (since they tend to wear headphones), but HP still delivers.They ve got the right specs and components to game with the best of them, without a lot of fancy bells and whistles some gamers might not want.If you want to play without headphones, the audio by Bang & Olufsen enhances the sounds of your gaming through the dual speakers.HP Fast Charge will allow for a 90% charge in 90 minutes when the device is powered off.