In the computer technology market today there are a lot of diverse models of both stationary and laptop computers. You need to choose, based primarily on the technical characteristics of the gadget.
With the advent of the Internet into our lives, the trend towards viewing consumer reviews is quite popular. Today we’ll talk about not a new but good budget model of the 2012 Asus X55VD laptop.
Appearance
This computer has been available for the past 4 years. Most users respond positively, saying that the Asus X55VD laptop is a great option for both home use and office use.
Also, users note the average price of a laptop with high performance in its class. The gadget is equipped with all the necessary functions without unnecessary additions.
The laptop is available in several color versions - dark blue, black. The design of the case is easy to recognize the manufacturer Asus. Build quality is high, and the laptop opens almost 180 degrees. The lid of the laptop is made of plastic, which looks like brushed aluminum, the panels are made of matte plastic. The inside of the laptop is smooth, the panel is gray with special protection from pollution.
The touchpad is large, the keyboard is also of a standard form (the keys are large, practical and comfortable). On the right side is a DVD drive and Kensington lock.
The weight of the laptop is 2.5 kilograms, the dimensions of the case - 378 x 253 x 32 mm.
Screen and graphics card
For office work from budget models, the Asus X55VD laptop is perfect. Screen characteristics make it possible to work with any documents in specialized office programs. GPU - Intel GMA HD.
The screen size is 15.6 inches. An LED backlight is built-in for the display, and its resolution is 1366 x 768 pixels (HD), as is the case for many computers of this class with a marked diagonal. The aspect ratio is 16: 9. As you know, this type of matrix is characterized by a small viewing angle. But this does not interfere with working with a laptop.
Discrete type graphics card from leading manufacturer nVidia model GeForce 610M. The amount of video memory is 1 GB.
The device also has a video camera with a 0.3 megapixel sensor. Of course, by today's standards this is very small, but quite enough to provide video communication.
Sound
The sound system in the Asus X55VD is High-definition audio. The speakers are built-in (two), there is also a built-in microphone that provides audio communication.
The sound volume is low, you can also notice a slight distortion of sound at high frequencies. In noisy places, sound may be suppressed. But for the budget model, the characteristics correspond to this segment, and the computer is competitive.
Performance
Notebook Asus X55VD is equipped with an Intel Pentium Dual-Core B980 processor. From the name it is clear that this is a dual-core model. The frequency of each core is 2.4 GHz. L2 and L3 cache - 512 Kb and 2048 Kb respectively.
The RAM capacity of the device is 2 GB, memory type DDR3. There is an additional expansion slot. As for physical memory, the laptop has built-in memory of 320 GB. Data is processed at 5400 rpm.
In general, it is worth saying that the Asus X55VD (the technical characteristics of this model are described in the article) meets the user's needs when performing work. This is an excellent office device that meets basic requirements.
Extra options
The device runs on the operating system Windows 7 Home Basic. Of course, like any device of this type, the Asus X55VD is equipped with Wi-Fi technology such as 802.11 b / g / n. It is also characterized by Bluetooth technology. It is possible to use wired Internet. But 3G technology is not supported.
It is possible to connect various external devices. First of all, this concerns USB-drives and devices - there are both standard (USB 2.0) and more modern (USB 3.0) connectors.
conclusions
Thus, we reviewed the Asus X55VD laptop. The characteristics of this PC speak of it as a good budget device, suitable for both office work and home use.
The operating system is easy to learn, so the laptop is suitable for older people who use a computer for general purposes - surfing the Internet, video calling with family and friends, watching movies and listening to music.
Of course, this is not a gaming laptop, however, its basic parameters are enough for many games, albeit not so voluminous.
The medium-sized screen provides the opportunity to watch movies and listen to music in a relaxed home environment.