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    S56CA

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    Sleek Ultrabook™ with optical drive

    • Fits an optical drive in 21mm
    • Enjoy SonicMaster Lite for more powerful sound performance
    • Instant on in 2 seconds and longer standby time with the efficiency of Super Hybrid Engine II technology
    • Smart Gesture touchpad for always fingertip-natural computing
    • Combines SSD performance and HDD capacity for better computing experiences
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      Enjoy SonicMaster Lite for more powerful sound performance

      Sleek aesthetic design

      Beyond being extra thin and light, ASUS S56 ultrabooks pack a full feature set in just 21mm. The cool grey hairline design expresses a personal professional approach. One-piece molded top casing reinforces notebook strength and rigidity, and the entire style embodies subtlety that meets all your performance portability needs.

      Amazing audio

      Amazing audio

      ASUS SonicMaster Lite gives the ASUS S Series the ability to deliver more powerful sounds and richer bass to provide the best audio experience in the mainstream notebook class.

      Smartphone-like responsiveness with
      instant on*

      Smartphone-like responsiveness with instant on

      Only ASUS notebooks offer you true 2-second instant on resume from sleep or hibernate, cutting out long reboot times and putting you back to work or enjoyment right where you left off. Thanks to ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II technology, you also get up to 13 days of standby, with auto data backup should battery charge drop to 5% or less.

      *Actual S56 standby time may vary due to specific component performance, connected devices, and environmental differentiation.

      User-centric innovations

      User-centric innovations

      The large Smart Gesture touchpad enables always fingertip-natural computing, and the back-assembled chiclet keyboard assures extra-solid typing for greater comfort.

      Reliable Performance

      Windows 7 Ultimate or other editions available, the ASUS S56CA features up to 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors with Ivy Bridge technology, perfect for mobile work and entertainment.

      Enjoy SonicMaster Lite for more powerful sound performance
      Combines SSD performance and HDD capacity for better computing experiences

      Model Number : N50 >
      • Processor
        Intel® Core™ i7 3517U Processor
        Intel® Core™ i5 3317U Processor
        Intel® Core™ i3 3217U Processor
      • Operating System
        Windows 7 Ultimate
        Windows 7 Professional
        Windows 7 Home Premium
      • Chipset
        Intel® HM76 Express Chipset
      • Memory
        DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion up to 8 GB SDRAM
      • Display
        15.6" 16:9 HD (1366x768) LED Backlight
      • Graphic
        Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 4000 *1
      • Storage
        2.5" SATA
        1TB 5400RPM
        750GB 5400RPM
        500GB 5400RPM
        320GB RPM
        24GB SSD Cache
      • Optical Drive
        Super-Multi DVD (Optional)
      • Card Reader
        card reader ( SD )
      • Camera
        HD Web Camera
      • Networking
        Integrated 802.11 b/g/n
        Built-in Bluetooth™ V4.0 (Optional)
        10/100/1000 Base T
      • Interface
        1 x COMBO audio jack
        1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
        1 x USB 3.0 port(s)
        2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
        1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
        1 x HDMI
      • Audio
        Built-in Speakers And Microphone
      • Battery
        4Cells 2950 mAh 44 Whrs
      • Power Adapter
        Output :
        19 V DC, 3.42 A, 65 W
        Input :
        100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
      • Dimensions
        38 x 26.6 x 2.10 ~2.10 cm (WxDxH)
      • Weight
        2.30 kg (with 4 cell battery)
      • Manufacturer Warranty
        2-year limited International hardware warranty. *different by country
        On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
        OS (Windows® 7 ) install/uninstall consultation
        Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
        ASUS software supporting