SonicMaster Premium with MaxxAudio 3
Featuring co-development with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower and Waves MaxxAudio, upgraded SonicMaster Premium utilizes professional sound processing tools to boost audio fidelity and enjoyment. In addition to a wider range and improved clarity, R501 notebooks include a bundled subwoofer for extra-impactful bass, culminating in the finest audio on any portable PC.
Gorgeous HD wide viewing angles
Advanced display technology creates striking 150viewing angles, so full HD* looks better from any direction. Clearer, brighter, more detailed, and far more vivid images bring your computing to life in HD. *Optional 1080p panel. Default screen offers 720p HD.
Award-winning luxurious hairline-textured metallic design
The new R501 has secured global acclaim for its artistry, including a prestigious 2012 Red Dot Design Award. Its ripple-effect speaker mesh imbues an elegant look to complement the deluxe audio offered, while the precision-etched hairline metallic cover offers added accentuation via an illuminated ASUS logo.
Powerful performance with an always on and always connected experience
Tap into the smoothness and spontaneity of true 2-second instant on resume with ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II technology, giving the R501 smartphone-like immediacy. Coupled with the might of 3rd generation Intel Core processors and the convenience of exclusive USB Charger+ quick device charging, the R501 embodies portable power.
Specifications:
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM Processor 2.30 GHz (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz Turbo)
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Chipset: Mobile Intel® HM76 Express Chipset
Main Memory: 4GB (2 slots) DDR3 1600 SODIMM SDRAM, Max 8GB
Display: 15.6" LED HD (1366 x 768) - ZBD Guarantee
Video Graphics & Memory: 2GB DDR3 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT630M Support nVidia 3D Vision
Hard Drive: 500GB HDD, 5400rpm
Optical Drive: DVD-S Write
Card Reader: SD, MMC, MS
Video Camera: 720P HD Low Lux Camera
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN: Integrated 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth:4.0
Interface: 1x Microphone-in jack;1x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF);1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert;1x VGA Port (D-Sub);1x HDMI, 4 x USB3.0; 2 x USB2.0
Audio: Built-in speaker;Built-in microphone ;Bang & Olufsen ICEpower®;SonicFocus
Battery Pack & Life: 6 cells: 5200 mAh
Keyboard: Backlit Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
Accessary: N/A
Weight: 2.7 kg, (with 6 cell battery)
Warranty: 2-year limited global hardware warranty; 1-year battery pack warranty