Dark Gray/No Touch Screen/15.6″ HD (1366*768) LED, non-glare/Intel Core i3-3217U (1.8GHz)/6 GB (two slots, one slot filled with a 4 GB stick, one slot filled with a 2 GB stick) /Intel GMA HD/500GB 5400RPM HDD/DL DVD+/-RW/CD-RW/Windows 8 (64bit)/802.11BGN/HD Camera/No Bluetooth/45Whrs, 3100mAh, 4S1P, 4 cell Li-ion Battery Pack with up to 3.5 hours life/Numeric Keypad, Chiclet Style view larger

ASUS X Series

Redefining the Everyday Computing Experience

The new ASUS X Series X550 redefines your expectations for an all-around notebook with its slim chassis coupled with an elegant concentric circle finish that keeps the notebook free from scratches and fingerprints. The X550 is also home to a powerful Intel® Core™ processor as well as an optical drive that delivers smooth multitasking performance and the power to do more.

Features-At-A-Glance

Barely 1″ thin chassis featuring a classy concentric circle finish design lets users work in style and prevents fingerprints and scratches ASUS SonicMaster technology, delivering full sound from built-in speakers. 2-second Instant On resume time from hibernate1 mode with worry-free auto data backup when battery falls below 5% 500GB hard drive capacity means more music, games, videos and files you can store plus free 32GB ASUS cloud storage for 3 years (valued at $49.99)2 1 year Accidental Damage Protection3 with 30 days Zero Bright Dot Guarantee ($99.99 value)
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Incredible Performance

For a Smooth Computing Experience

Available with an Intel® Core™ processor, the X550 delivers smooth, responsive performance for multitasking or multimedia consumption.

One.Two. and We’re Back On

Get up to speed faster with exclusive Super Hybrid Engine II featuring Instant On technology-allowing the notebook to resume from sleep mode in just two seconds. Data is also safe and secure with the X550 which automatically backs up your data when battery level drops below 5%1

Speedy File Transfer

USB 3.0 has data transfer speeds up to 10 times that of USB 2.0, so all your files and content are copied and backed up more quickly.

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Incredible Beauty

A Classic, Timeless Design

The new X550 notebook features a concentric circle finish design which not only adds a classy and elegant touch to the notebook, but also helps to leave it free from fingerprints and scratches.

Video Calls in HD Clarity

Enjoy 16:9 ratio full screen video conferencing and improved low-light performance thanks to a highly sensitive sensor which automatically adjusts the brightness under low-light conditions.

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Incredible Touch

Multi-Touch Made Easy

The X550 has a large touchpad equipped with Smart Gesture technology for a more intuitive computing experience. Smart Gesture technology sets a new standard for touchpad navigation by letting you pinch to zoom in and out of images, drag-and-drop items, scroll and swipe through webpages.

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Incredible Sound

Clearer Sound and Deeper Bass

Featuring exclusive ASUS SonicMaster technology, the ASUS X550 delivers deeper and richer bass, a wider audio range and pristine clarity by employing larger speakers and specially designed chambers within the limited space of a notebook to allow sound waves to fully expand outwards. With proprietary software, ASUS AudioWizard, it also offers access to new dimensions of sound with selectable modes including music, movie, and even game mode fitting audio needs based on your environment and preferences.

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Incredible Cloud

Access Your Data Anytime, Anywhere

With cloud-based ASUS WebStorage, keep everything in sync and access all your documents, photos, music, and videos from any internet-connected device you are on. X550 comes with free 32GB of WebStorage cloud space for three years (valued at $49.99)2.

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Relax, ASUS Got You Covered!

Comprehensive Coverage

1-Year International Warranty

30-Day zero bright dot display guarantee Free 2-way standard shipping 24/7 technical support For more information, visit http://www.service.asus.com

1-Year Accidental Damage Protection3

Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges and fire damage for the first year (valued at $99). For more information, visit http://notebookcare.asus.com/

Specifications

Operating System: Windows 8 (64 bit) Display: 15.6″ LED backlit HD (1366×768) Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-3217U (1.8GHz) Graphics: Intel® GMA HD Memory: 4GB DDR3 Storage: 500GB (5400 RPM ) + 32GB ASUS WebStorage2 Optical Drive: DL DVD±RW/CD-RW Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n Camera: HD Camera Card Reader: SD card reader

 

Battery: Up to 5.4 hours life1 Dimensions: 15.0″ x 9.9″ x1.0″ (W x D x H) Weight: 5.1 lbs Color: Dark Gray Input/ Output: 1 x Audio jack combo 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 1 x RJ45 1 x USB 3.0 port 1 x USB 2.0 port

What’s in the Box

ASUS X550 Series Notebook AC Adapter User Manual Warranty Card

Models Comparison

Product Model Name ASUS X550CA-DB31 (This Product) ASUS V550CA-DB71T ASUS V551LB-DB71T Design Texture Plastic with Concentric Circle Pattern Brushed Aluminum Brushed Aluminum Dimension 15.0″ x 9.9″ x1.0″ 15.1″ x 10.5″ x 0.8″ 15.0″ x 10.2″ x 0.8″ Weight 5.1 lbs 5.8 lbs 5.3 lbs Display Screen 15.6” LED Backlit HD (1366×768) 15.6 LED Backlit HD (1366×768) 15.6 LED Backlit HD (1366×768) Touch No Yes Yes Performance Processor Intel® Core™ i3-3217U (1.8GHz) Intel® Core™ i7-3537U (3.1GHz) Intel® Core™ i7-4500U (2.7GHz) Graphics Intel® GMA HD Intel® GMA HD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M 2G Memory 4GB 8GB 8GB Storage HDD 500GB (5400 RPM) 1TB (5400 RPM) 1TB (5400 RPM) SSD N/A N/A N/A Cloud 32GB ASUS WebStorage2 32GB ASUS WebStorage2 32GB ASUS WebStorage2 Connectivity Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth N/A Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 ODD Optical Drive Yes Yes Yes Protection Warranty 1 Yr International Warranty 1 Yr International Warranty 1 Yr International Warranty Pixel Policy 30-day Zero Bright Dot Guarantee 30-day Zero Bright Dot Guarantee 30-day Zero Bright Dot Guarantee Coverage (Registration required) 1 Yr Accidental Damage Protection3 1 Yr Accidental Damage Protection3 1 Yr Accidental Damage Protection3

ASUS- Top 3 Global Consumer Notebook Brand

As the world’s top three consumer notebook brand and maker of the world’s best-selling motherboards, ASUS prides itself by making products that always “START with PEOPLE.” With a persistent approach to innovation, ASUS goes beyond satisfying current consumer needs to surpass expectations and spark the imaginations of people everywhere. ASUS designs and manufactures a diverse range of products as part of our relentless search for incredible, including motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, networking devices, servers, smartphones and tablets. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,168 awards in 2012 and recently received the recognition for the 2013 PC Magazine Reader’s Choice Award.

1. Subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configuration.

2. Complimentary 32GB ASUS WebStorage space for 3 year. Internet connection required

3. Program applies to select notebooks purchased within the USA and Canada only. Customers must register online within 60-days from purchase date to be eligible. One claim per notebook only. Exclusion apply. For details, please visit, notebookcare.asus.com.

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Product Features

• Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8 GHz
• 4 GB SO-DIMM
• 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• 15.6-Inch Screen
• Windows 8