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

Type(s)	Trackpad

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 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

Speakers	2

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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