The black K550LAV-MH51T 15.6" Laptop Computer from ASUS is designed for general use, including Internet browsing, document creation, and multimedia playback in home, school, and business environments. The system is powered by a 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5-4210U Dual-Core processor, allowing you to run multiple applications simultaneously. If you need more power, the system can be overclocked to 2.7 GHz and the system's 8GB DDR3L RAM allows the computer to quickly access frequently-used files and programs.

The 15.6" widescreen display is actually a touchscreen which will allow you to use the multi-gesture controls in Windows 8.1 to control your system. The display also has a 16:9 aspect ratio and an HD 1366x768 resolution that is powered by integrated Intel HD 4400 graphics. Video may also be output to an external display using the built-in HDMI and VGA ports.

For long-term storage of your files, the 1TB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive provides access to your data. This notebook features integrated speakers and you may use the integrated microphone to record your own audio, or use it alongside the integrated VGA webcam to engage in face-to-face conversations using Skype or other software. This notebook also features a SuperMulti DVD Burner with DVD ± RW DL / CD-RW support, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.0. Windows 8.1 (64-bit) is the installed operating system. Windows 8.1 reintroduces the start button to the Windows experience. Windows 8.1 also focuses more on cloud storage as well as apps, which can be downloaded from the Windows Store. Windows 8.1 provides a unique user experience that differs from previous versions of Windows.