Review of the Asus X55VD notebook: basic specifications

In the market of computer technologies today there are a lot of various models of both stationary and portable computers. You need to choose, relying primarily on the technical characteristics of the gadget.

With the advent of the Internet in our life, the tendency to view customer reviews is quite popular. Today we'll talk about a new budget model of the Asus X55VD 2012 release.

Appearance

This computer has been produced for the last 4 years. The majority of users speak about it positively, saying that the Asus X55VD laptop is an excellent option for both home use and office work.

Also, users note the average price of a laptop with high performance in its class. The gadget is equipped with all the necessary functions without unnecessary additions.

The portable PC is available in several color versions - dark blue, black. According to the design of the case, it's easy to find out the manufacturer of Asus. The build quality is high, and the laptop opens almost 180 degrees. The cover of the laptop is made of plastic, which looks like brushed aluminum, the panels are made of matte plastic. Inside the notebook is a sleek, gray panel with special protection against dirt.

The touchpad is of a large size, the keyboard is also of a standard type (the keys are large, practical and convenient). On the right side is the DVD drive and Kensington Castle.

The weight of the laptop is 2.5 kg, the dimensions of the case - 378 x 253 x 32 mm.

Screen and video card

For office work from budget models the laptop Asus X55VD perfectly fits . The characteristics of the screen make it possible to work with any documents in specialized office programs. The graphics processor is Intel GMA HD.

The diagonal of the screen is 15.6 inches. The display has built-in LED backlighting, and its resolution is 1366 x 768 pixels (HD), as for many computers in this class with a diagonal. Aspect ratio - 16: 9. As is known, for this type of matrix is characterized by a small viewing angle. But it does not interfere with the work with the laptop.

Discrete- type video card from the leading manufacturer of nVidia model GeForce 610M. The amount of video memory is 1 GB.

Also in the device there is a video camera with a matrix of 0.3 megapixels. Of course, this is by today's standards very little, but it is enough to provide video communication.

Sound

Sound system in Asus X55VD - High-definition audio. The speakers are built-in (two), there is also a built-in microphone that provides audio communication.

The volume of the sound is low, you can also notice a slight distortion of the sound at high frequencies. In noisy places, sound can be suppressed. But for a budget model, the characteristics correspond to this segment, and the computer is competitive.

Speed

Notebook Asus X55VD is equipped with an Intel Pentium Dual-Core B980 processor. The name shows that this is a dual-core model. The frequency of each core is 2.4 GHz. Cache L2 and L3 - 512 KB and 2048 KB, respectively.

The amount of RAM of the device is 2 GB, DDR3 memory. There is an additional slot for expansion. As for physical memory, the laptop has a built-in 320 GB memory. Data is processed at a speed of 5400 rpm.

In general, it should be noted that the Asus X55VD (the technical characteristics of this model are described in the article) satisfies the user's needs when performing work. This is an excellent office device that meets basic requirements.

Extra options

The device works on the operating system Windows 7 Home Basic. Of course, like any device of this type, Asus X55VD is equipped with Wi-Fi technology such as 802.11 b / g / n. It is also characterized by Bluetooth technology. There is a possibility to use the wired Internet. But 3G technology is not supported.

It is possible to connect various external devices. First of all it concerns USB-drives and devices - there are both standard (USB 2.0) and more modern (USB 3.0) connectors.

conclusions

Thus, we conducted a review of the Asus X55VD laptop. The characteristics of this PC speak of it as a good budget device, suitable for work in the office, and for home use.

The operating system is easy to learn, so the laptop is suitable for older people who use the computer for general purposes - surfing the Internet, video calling with family and friends, watching movies and listening to music.

Of course, this is not a gaming notebook, nevertheless, its basic parameters are enough for many games, albeit not as voluminous.

The medium-sized screen provides the opportunity to watch movies and listen to music in a relaxed home environment.