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    S56CA

    Performance Ultrabook™ with optical drive

    • Fits an optical drive in 21mm
    • Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate or other editions available
    • Enjoy SonicMaster Lite for more powerful sound performance
    • Instant on in 2 seconds and longer standby time with the efficiency of Super Hybrid Engine II technology
    • Smart Gesture touchpad for always fingertip-natural computing
    • Combines SSD performance and HDD capacity for better computing experiences
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    Specifications

    ProcessorIntel® Core™ i5 3317U 3M, 1.7 GHz Processor
    Intel® Core™ i3 3217U 3M, 1.6 GHz Processor
    Operating SystemWindows 8
    ChipsetIntel® HM76 Express Chipset
    MemoryDDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 4 GB, 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion up to 8 GB SDRAM
    Display15.6" 16:9 HD (1366x768) LED Backlight
    GraphicIntegrated Intel® HD Graphics 4000 *1
    Storage500GB HDD 5400 With 24 GB SSD
    750GB HDD 5400 With 24 GB SSD
    Optical DriveSuper-Multi DVD (Optional)
    Card Readercard reader ( SD )
    CameraHD Web Camera
    NetworkingIntegrated 802.11 b/g/n
    Built-in Bluetooth™ V4.0 (Optional)
    10/100/1000 Base T
    Interface1 x COMBO audio jack
    1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
    1 x USB 3.0 port(s)
    2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
    1 x HDMI
    AudioBuilt-in Speakers And Microphone
    Battery4Cells 2950 mAh 44 Whrs
    Power AdapterOutput :
    19 V DC, 3.42 A, 65 W
    Input :
    100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
    Dimensions38 x 26.6 x 2.10 ~2.10 cm (WxDxH)
    Weight2.30 kg (with 4 cell battery)
    NoteModel Name: S56CA-XX030H
    S56CA-XX056H
    Color: Black

    1 Year Global Onsite* Warranty
    Enjoy SonicMaster Lite for more powerful sound performance

    Sleek aesthetic design

    Beyond being extra thin and light, ASUS S56 ultrabooks pack a full feature set in just 21mm. The cool grey hairline design expresses a personal professional approach. One-piece molded top casing reinforces notebook strength and rigidity, and the entire style embodies subtlety that meets all your performance portability needs.

    Amazing audio

    Amazing audio

    ASUS SonicMaster Lite gives the ASUS S Series the ability to deliver more powerful sounds and richer bass to provide the best audio experience in the mainstream notebook class.

    Smartphone-like responsiveness with
    instant on*

    Smartphone-like responsiveness with instant on

    Only ASUS notebooks offer you true 2-second instant on resume from sleep or hibernate, cutting out long reboot times and putting you back to work or enjoyment right where you left off. Thanks to ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II technology, you also get up to 13 days of standby, with auto data backup should battery charge drop to 5% or less.

    *Actual S56 standby time may vary due to specific component performance, connected devices, and environmental differentiation.

    User-centric innovations

    User-centric innovations

    The large Smart Gesture touchpad enables always fingertip-natural computing, and the back-assembled chiclet keyboard assures extra-solid typing for greater comfort.

    Reliable Performance

    Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate or other editions available, the ASUS S56CA features up to 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors with Ivy Bridge technology, perfect for mobile work and entertainment.

    Enjoy SonicMaster Lite for more powerful sound performance
    Combines SSD performance and HDD capacity for better computing experiences

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