"Island Style" Keyboard: Nuff Said
Here at Woot we wade through a lot of product features, and it can become a bit benumbing at times. Is that the latest Intel processor? What's the power supply on that desktop again? Does it matter? Does anything matter? But then a feature will come along like a shining beacon in the night.
Enter this Asus 15.6" i5 laptop with an "Island Style" keyboard.The imagination simply boggles at the possibility. Does the Island Style keyboard feature a "Mai Tai" button? Does the "End" button add "y'know, mon" to the end of whichever sentence you're writing? Does it have a "midday nap in a hammock" option instead of the standard "sleep" button? Not to say this isn't a great computer in its own right, up to almost any task you throw at it with a powerful i5 Intel processor and 8GB of multitasking RAM. It's just that the Island Style keyboard really sets it apart.
Who knows, maybe it's a bit more abstract. Maybe things just move a bit slower on the Island Style keyboard. Maybe it's more of a way of life than a particular suite of features. You know somebody's been working on an Island Style keyboard when the wrinkles in their forehead smooth out, and they swim through life with a certain ease.
Oh, we've just been informed that "Island Style" is just another way of saying "Chiclet." Well, it's still a great computer. It's just...Well...The dream lives on.
Features
- Get reliable performance from the second generation Intel Core i5-2430M dual-core processor
- 15.6" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display with 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity
- 8GB DDR3 memory - For multitasking power
- 750GB SATA hard drive has plenty of space to store your digital albums, music library and rich media files
- SuperMulti DVD±RW drive - watch movies on your computer; read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats
- WiDi ready – Intel Wireless Display lets you view and share content from your hard disk, home network or anywhere a browser can take you on the biggest screen in your home
- Simply connect an adapter to your TV (not included), follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running
- Connect to a broadband modem or router with wired Ethernet, or wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi signal or hotspot with the built in 802.11b/g/n wireless connection
- Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more
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Warranty: 90 Day Asus
Specs
Specifications: | |
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Processor: | Intel Core i5-2430M (2.4GHz) |
Processor Core: | Dual-Core |
Screen Size: | 15.6" |
Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
Resolution: | 1366 x 768 |
Display Type: | LED-Backlit |
Graphics: | Intel HD 3000 (up to 1696MB) |
Memory: | 8GB DDR3 (expandable to 8GB) |
Hard Drive: | 750GB (5400rpm) |
Optical Drive: | SuperMulti DVD±RW |
Network: | 10/100/1000Mbps |
Wireless: | 802.11b/g/n |
Card Reader: | 3-in-1 Card Reader (SD, MMC, MS) |
Battery: | 8-Cell Lithium-Ion |
Speakers: | Altec Lansing |
Webcam: | 0.3MP |
Microphone: | Integrated |
Keyboard: | Island Style |
Pointing Device: | Touchpad |
WiDi Ready: | Yes |
Case: | Brushed Grey Aluminum |
I/O Ports: | |
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HDMI: | 1 |
USB 3.0: | 1 |
USB 2.0: | 2 |
VGA: | 1 |
RJ-45: | 1 |
Microphone-in: | 1 |
Headphone-out: | 1 |
Operating System: | |
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Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit |
Power: | |
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65W AC Adapter 8-Cell 74WHr Lithium-Ion Battery |
Dimensions: | |
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14.88"(W) x 1.4"(H) x 10.63"(D) |
Weight: | |
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5.48 lbs |
In the box:
- Asus U56E-RBL8 15.6" Dual-Core i5 Laptop
- 8-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
- AC Adapter
Specs
Specifications: | |
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Processor: | Intel Core i5-2430M (2.4GHz) |
Processor Core: | Dual-Core |
Screen Size: | 15.6" |
Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
Resolution: | 1366 x 768 |
Display Type: | LED-Backlit |
Graphics: | Intel HD 3000 (up to 1696MB) |
Memory: | 8GB DDR3 (expandable to 8GB) |
Hard Drive: | 750GB (5400rpm) |
Optical Drive: | SuperMulti DVD±RW |
Network: | 10/100/1000Mbps |
Wireless: | 802.11b/g/n |
Card Reader: | 3-in-1 Card Reader (SD, MMC, MS) |
Battery: | 8-Cell Lithium-Ion |
Speakers: | Altec Lansing |
Webcam: | 0.3MP |
Microphone: | Integrated |
Keyboard: | Island Style |
Pointing Device: | Touchpad |
WiDi Ready: | Yes |
Case: | Brushed Grey Aluminum |
I/O Ports: | |
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HDMI: | 1 |
USB 3.0: | 1 |
USB 2.0: | 2 |
VGA: | 1 |
RJ-45: | 1 |
Microphone-in: | 1 |
Headphone-out: | 1 |
Operating System: | |
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Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit |
Power: | |
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65W AC Adapter 8-Cell 74WHr Lithium-Ion Battery |
Dimensions: | |
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14.88"(W) x 1.4"(H) x 10.63"(D) |
Weight: | |
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5.48 lbs |
In the box:
- Asus U56E-RBL8 15.6" Dual-Core i5 Laptop
- 8-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
- AC Adapter
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