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ASUS 15.6" N550JX Multi-Touch Laptop (Silver)

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ASUS 15.6" N550JX Multi-Touch Laptop (Silver)
Key Features
  • 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-4720HQ (Haswell)
  • 8GB of DDR3L RAM
  • 15.6" Full HD IPS Glossy Touchscreen
  • Full HD 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution
Experience Full HD with the silver ASUS 15.6" N550JX Multi-Touch Laptop (Silver). The display has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1920 x 1080 native resolution, which can play back 1080p content without upscaling or letterboxing. The display is also a touchscreen so you'll be able to take advantage of the multi-touch gestures incorporated into Windows 8.1. The visuals are handled by a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M graphics card with 2GB of DDR3 discrete memory. If you require a larger display, you can output video via HDMI or mini DisplayPort.
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ASUS N550JX Overview

Experience Full HD with the silver ASUS 15.6" N550JX Multi-Touch Laptop (Silver). The display has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1920 x 1080 native resolution, which can play back 1080p content without upscaling or letterboxing. The display is also a touchscreen so you'll be able to take advantage of the multi-touch gestures incorporated into Windows 8.1. The visuals are handled by a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M graphics card with 2GB of DDR3 discrete memory. If you require a larger display, you can output video via HDMI or mini DisplayPort.

The system is powered by a quad-core 4th-generation Haswell 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-4720HQ processor. It also has 8GB of DDR3L RAM, a 1TB 5400 rpm hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, a multi-format media card reader, 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an integrated webcam, and microphone. The built-in Bang & Olufsen stereo speakers feature Sonic Master technology and the N550JX also comes with an ASUS subwoofer.

ASUS N550JX
15.6" Full HD Touchscreen
The 15.6" display of the N550JX is actually a touchscreen, capable of using multi-touch gestures integrated into Windows 8.1. You'll be able to swipe, tap and zoom your way through the tiles in the Start screen. The display has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1920 x 1080 native resolution. You can also output video to an external display via HDMI or mini DisplayPort.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M Graphics
Built for an immersive gaming experience, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M arms you with industry-leading technologies including DirectX 11 support, dynamic PhysX effects, CUDA, and more. Based on NVIDIA's Maxwell GPU architecture, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M provides optimal performance per watt.
Quad-Core 4th-Gen Haswell Intel Core i7 Performance
The N550JX houses a 4th generation Haswell Intel Core i7-4720HQ processor. Its quad cores have a stock speed of 2.6 GHz. The processor can also be overclocked up to 3.6 GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. With a dedicated 6MB L3 cache, 8GB of DDR3L RAM, and Intel Hyper-Threading technology, you'll be able to push the quad cores into eight virtual cores for efficient multitasking.
Dual-Band Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Featuring Intel dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, the N550JX delivers high performance, broader coverage, and longer battery life. The N550JX also comes with Bluetooth 4.0 technology so you'll be able to connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-compatible peripherals and accessories.
Windows 8.1
The Return of the Start Button
After many requests from Windows users, the Start button makes its triumphant return in Windows 8.1. While it may not be exactly the same as its predecessor in Windows 7, the Start button has two core functions. A left click on the Start button will take you to the Windows 8.1 Start screen featuring live tiles. A right click on the Start button brings up an advanced menu where you can access the Device Manager, Control Panel, Network Options, and more.
Boot Directly to the Desktop
Windows 8.1 gives you the choice of booting to the Windows 8.1 Start screen with live tiles or booting to the familiar desktop screen of Windows 7. Users can also boot directly into an app or app view if they choose to.
Seamless Integration of Multi-Touch Gestures
Windows 8.1 supports multi-touch gestures. Now, you can use your keyboard, mouse or the touchpad using simple gestures. Whether you're browsing apps, reading a book or typing on the go with touch, you'll be able to seamlessly switch between all three interactive components. With the touchpad, Windows 8.1 allows you to use multi-touch gestures, such as swipe, drag, tap, slide, pinch-to-zoom, and more.
To the Cloud
With Windows 8.1, when signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your personal Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history, and browser favorites. You can also connect to services such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and more.
Windows Store
In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you purchase it.

ASUS N550JX Specs

Operating System
Windows 8.1 (64-Bit)
Display
Size
15.6"
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Touchscreen
Yes
Finish
Glossy
Maximum Brightness
300 nits / cd/m2
Optical Drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner
Communications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)
Webcam
User-Facing:
Packaging Info
Package Weight
10.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.3 x 12.8 x 5.1"

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