Basic Specs
Laptop type |
Mainstream |
Thickness |
0.91 inches |
Weight |
5.79 pounds |
Operating system |
Windows 7 |
Screen size (diagonal) |
15.6 inches |
CPU brand |
Intel |
CPU family |
Ivy Bridge |
Graphics type |
Switchable |
Integrated GPU model |
HD Graphics 4000 |
Base discrete GPU brand |
Nvidia |
Optical drive type |
Slot-loading |
Tech Specs
Hardware
Laptop type |
Mainstream |
Width |
14.6 inches |
Depth |
9.8 inches |
Thickness |
0.91 inches |
Weight |
5.79 pounds |
Color |
Silver |
Software
Operating system |
Windows 7 |
Display (base)
Screen size (diagonal) |
15.6 inches |
Technology |
LCD |
Backlight |
WLED |
Resolution (X) |
1920 px |
Resolution (Y) |
1080 px |
Mouse
Processor (base)
CPU brand |
Intel |
CPU family |
Ivy Bridge |
Model |
Core i5-3210M |
Cores |
2 |
Clockspeed |
2.5 GHz |
Turbo clockspeed |
3.1 GHz |
Processor (max)
Brand |
Intel |
Family |
Ivy Bridge |
Model |
Core i7-3612QM |
Cores |
4 |
Clockspeed |
2.1 GHz |
Turbo clockspeed |
3.1 GHz |
GPU (base)
Graphics type |
Switchable |
Integrated GPU brand |
Intel |
Integrated GPU model |
HD Graphics 4000 |
Base discrete GPU brand |
Nvidia |
Discrete GPU model |
GeForce GT 630M |
Dedicated VRAM size |
1 GB |
GPU (max)
Integrated GPU brand |
Intel |
Integrated GPU model |
HD Graphics 4000 |
Discrete GPU brand |
Nvidia |
Discrete GPU model |
GeForce GT 640M |
Dedicated VRAM size |
2 GB |
Memory
Base RAM size |
6 GB |
Max. config RAM size |
16.04 GB |
RAM type |
DDR3 |
Base RAM speed |
1600 MHz |
Storage
Options |
HDD (5400RPM), HDD (7200RPM), Hybrid Drive |
Base drive type |
HDD (7200RPM) |
Base drive capacity |
500 GB |
Max. config HDD |
1 TB |
Max. config Hybrid |
1128 GB |
Card reader |
Yes |
Card reader support |
Other, SD |
Optical Drive
Optical drive type |
Slot-loading |
Compatible media |
DVD-R/RW, BD-ROM |
Audio
Webcam
Effective pixels |
1.3 megapixels |
Port options
USB 3.0 |
3 |
Ethernet |
1 |
Mini DisplayPort |
1 |
HDMI |
1 |
3.5mm headphone |
1 |
3.5mm mic / headphone combo |
1 |
Connectivity
Wi-Fi |
Yes |
Wi-Fi options |
802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a |
Bluetooth |
Yes |
Bluetooth version |
4.0 |
Wireless video |
WiDi |
Battery
Size |
65 Wh, 9 cell |
Chemistry |
Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) |
Removable |
No |
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