Tech Specs

Hardware

Laptop type	Desktop replacement, Gaming PC
Width	17.17 inches
Depth	12.68 inches
Thickness	2.13 inches
Weight	11.93 pounds
Color	Black

Software

Operating system	Windows 7

Display (base)

Screen size (diagonal)	18.4 inches
Display surface	Glossy
Backlight	WLED
Resolution (X)	1920 px
Resolution (Y)	1080 px

Keyboard

Type	Standard
Backlit	Yes
Number pad	Yes

Mouse

Type(s)	Trackpad

Processor (base)

CPU brand	Intel
CPU family	Sandy Bridge
Model	Core i7-2630QM
Cores	4
Clockspeed	2 GHz
Turbo clockspeed	2.8 GHz

Processor (max)

Brand	Intel
Family	Sandy Bridge
Model	Core i7-2920XM
Cores	4
Clockspeed	2.5 GHz
Turbo clockspeed	4 GHz

GPU (base)

Graphics type	Discrete
Base discrete GPU brand	Nvidia
Discrete GPU model	GeForce GTX 460M
Dedicated VRAM size	1.5 GB

GPU (max)

Discrete GPU brand	Nvidia
Discrete GPU model	GeForce GTX 580M
Dedicated VRAM size	2 GB
SLI / Crossfire	Yes

Memory

Base RAM size	4 GB
Max. config RAM size	32 GB
RAM type	DDR3
Base RAM speed	1333 MHz
RAM slots	4

Storage

Options	HDD (7200RPM), Flash Memory (SSD), Hybrid Drive, RAID 0 (HDD), RAID 1 (HDD), RAID 0 (SSD)
Base drive type	HDD (7200RPM)
Base drive capacity	320 GB
Max. config HDD	1.5 TB
Max. config SSD	512 GB
Max. config Hybrid	1 TB
Card reader	Yes

Optical Drive

Optical drive type	Slot-loading
Compatible media	Dual-layer DVD burner, BD Combo

Audio

Speakers	2
Subwoofer	Yes
Surround sound	Yes
Audio brand	Klipsch

Webcam

Effective pixels	3 megapixels

Port options

USB	2
USB 3.0	2
Combo eSATA / USB	1
Ethernet	1
Ethernet type	10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
VGA	1
Mini DisplayPort	1
HDMI	1
HDMI input(s)	1
3.5mm headphone	2
3.5mm line-in / microphone	1
3.5mm digital optical audio (S/PDIF)	1
Card slot(s)	ExpressCard/34, ExpressCard/54

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi options	802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a
802.11n frequencies	5GHz, 2.4GHz
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0
Wireless video	Wireless HD

Battery

Size	12 cell, 97 Wh
Chemistry	Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable	Yes

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