With the Studio XPS 16, we had no problems running all the latest Windows programs and playing modern games (such as Dark Sector and Left 4 Dead) at the screen's native resolution of 1920*1080 pixels. Having said that, frame rates aren't as good as those on a dedicated gaming machine. And while the design of the laptop is very modern, it is a inger-print magnet - get your microfiber cloth ready! The illuminated keyboard is a neat touch when you need it, such as taking notes in a dimly lit room, and the facial recognition software is cool. Sound quality is better than average but still pretty much what you would expect from a laptop. The Studio XPS 16 runs a little warm, but is more than tolerable. For the money, this strikingly gorgeous all-rounder is hard to beat.