Basic Specs
| Laptop type |
Mainstream |
| Thickness |
1.2 inches |
| Weight |
4.84 pounds |
| Operating system |
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
| Screen size (diagonal) |
14 inches |
| CPU brand |
Intel |
| CPU family |
Sandy Bridge |
| Graphics type |
Switchable |
| Integrated GPU model |
HD Graphics 3000 |
| Base discrete GPU brand |
Nvidia |
| Optical drive type |
Tray-loading |
Tech Specs
Also Known As...
Hardware
| Laptop type |
Mainstream |
| Width |
13.39 inches |
| Depth |
9.05 inches |
| Thickness |
1.2 inches |
| Weight |
4.84 pounds |
| Color |
Black |
Software
| Operating system |
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
Display (base)
| Screen size (diagonal) |
14 inches |
| Display surface |
Matte |
| Resolution (X) |
1366 px |
| Resolution (Y) |
768 px |
Display (max)
| Resolution (X) |
1600 px |
| Resolution (Y) |
900 px |
Keyboard
| Type |
Standard |
| Backlit |
No |
| Number pad |
No |
Mouse
| Type(s) |
Trackpad, Pointing stick |
Processor (base)
| CPU brand |
Intel |
| CPU family |
Sandy Bridge |
| Model |
Core i3-2310M |
| Cores |
2 |
| Clockspeed |
2.1 GHz |
Processor (max)
| Brand |
Intel |
| Family |
Sandy Bridge |
| Model |
Core i7-2820QM |
| Cores |
4 |
| Clockspeed |
2.3 GHz |
| Turbo clockspeed |
3.4 GHz |
GPU (base)
| Graphics type |
Switchable |
| Integrated GPU brand |
Intel |
| Integrated GPU model |
HD Graphics 3000 |
| Base discrete GPU brand |
Nvidia |
| Discrete GPU model |
NVS 4200M |
| Dedicated VRAM size |
1 GB |
Memory
| Max. config RAM size |
8 GB |
| RAM type |
DDR3 |
| Base RAM speed |
1333 MHz |
| RAM slots |
2 |
Storage
| Options |
HDD (5400RPM), HDD (7200RPM), Flash Memory (SSD), Hybrid Drive |
| Max. config HDD |
500 GB |
| Max. config SSD |
160 GB |
| Max. config Hybrid |
580 GB |
| Card reader |
Yes |
| Card reader support |
SD |
Optical Drive
| Optical drive type |
Tray-loading |
| Compatible media |
DVD-ROM, DVD Super Multi |
Webcam
Sensors
| Biometric scanner |
Optional |
Port options
| USB |
3 |
| Combo eSATA / USB |
1 |
| FireWire 400 |
1 |
| Ethernet |
1 |
| Ethernet type |
10/100/1000 (Gigabit) |
| VGA |
1 |
| DisplayPort |
1 |
| 3.5mm headphone |
1 |
| Card slot(s) |
ExpressCard/34, Smart Card |
| Docking connector |
Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi options |
802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a |
| 802.11n frequencies |
5GHz, 2.4GHz |
| GPS |
Optional |
| Bluetooth |
Optional |
| Bluetooth version |
2.1 |
| 3G |
Optional |
| GSM |
Optional |
| WiMAX |
Optional |
| WWAN data standards supported |
WiMAX, EV-DO Rev. A, HSPA+ |
Battery
| Size |
9 cell, 6 cell |
| Removable |
Yes |
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