The D550CA-BH31 15.6" Notebook Computer from ASUS features a 15.6" HD widescreen display. The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1366 x 768 native resolution, which allows you to play 720p HD content without having to upscale. The display also has a glossy finish for vibrant color.
The system is powered by a dual-core 1.8GHz Core i3-3217U processor. It also has 6GB of DDR3 RAM, a 500GB 5400rpm hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, a 2-in-1 media card reader, an Ethernet RJ-45 LAN jack, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, an integrated webcam and microphone. There are also built-in stereo speakers with SonicMaster audio technology.
Windows 8 (64-bit) is the installed operating system. Windows 8 replaces the traditional Start menu with a redesigned Start screen. The Start screen features tiles, which provide notifications in real-time. Windows 8 also focuses more on cloud storage as well as apps, which can be downloaded from the Windows Store. Windows 8 provides a unique user experience that differs from previous versions of Windows.
Operating System | Windows 8 (64 bit) |
Processor | Intel Core i3-3217U |
Processor Speed | 1.8 GHz |
Memory | 6 GB System Memory (DDR3) Max supported = 8 GB |
Video Graphics | Intel GMA HD |
Hard Drive | 500GB 5400RPM HDD |
Optical Drive | DL DVD±RW/CD-RW |
Display | 15.6" HD (1366x768), glossy |
Webcam | 0.3 Mega Pixel (front) |
Wired Network | Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Wireless WiFi | Wi-Fi: 802.11BGN |
Bluetooth | No |
Card Reader | SD, MMC |
Audio | Sonic Master |
Keyboard | Numeric Keypad, Chiclet style |
Pointing Device | Built-in Wide 16:9 Touchpad, fingers for touch |
Interface | 1x USB 3.0 port 1x USB 2.0 port 1x Audio Combo Jack: 1x Head phone / 1x Mic-in 1x LAN RJ-45 1x HDMI 1x Display Port |
Color | Black |
ASUS Utility Software | eManual USB Charger + |
Antivirus and Tool Software | SKYPE |
Battery | 37WHrs, 2600mAh, 4-cell Li-ion Battery pack |
Dimensions | 15 x 10 x 1.2" (381 x 254 x 30.5mm) |
Weight | 4.7 lbs (2.1kg) |