The N55SF-A1 15.6" Laptop Computer (Black) from ASUS is a stellar computer for handling not only everyday computing tasks but also more demanding graphics and multimedia applications. This computer is powered by Intel's quad-core 2.0GHz Core i7-2630QM CPU, which can be overclocked to run at a speed of 2.9GHz via Intel's Turbo Boost technology. In addition, for games, videos, and graphics, this notebook relies upon the dedicated nVIDIA GeForce GT 555M GPU, which has 2GB of its own memory to help process graphics.
For viewing video, graphics, and more, this notebook features a 15.6" display that has a true HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 and an aspect ratio of 16:9. The display also employs LED-backlighting, a technology that illuminates the screen but that doesn't sap your notebook's battery power. For mousing and navigating on your computer, there is a touchpad and a full-size notebook keyboard with a number pad.
If you want multimedia fun, the computer features an enhanced Bang & Olufsen ICEpower audio system, powered by ASUS SonicMaster technology. There is also a Blu-ray, DVD±RW, CD-RW burner. With this speaker and optical drive combination, you can watch HD videos and experience exceptional sound, to boot. In addition, if you want to connect to a larger display, the notebook has both a VGA port and an HDMI port. The latter allows you to watch movies in HD on a much larger screen.
If you want to connect other external devices, the computer features two USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports. The latter ports are up to ten times faster than USB 2.0 and allow you to use the latest external storage devices without having to add an expansion card. The notebook supports Bluetooth 3.0 as well, if you want to wirelessly connect with compatible devices.
For running multiple programs at once, this notebook boasts 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM. You can also store content on the SATA hard drive that spins at the fast disk speed of 7200rpm and that can hold up to 750GB of data. If you want to connect to the Internet, you can either do so via 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi or use the built-in Gigabit Ethernet port. Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.