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Stay Cool with Metallic Chic
- ASUS K53E Home & Office Laptop
- IceCool Technology keep palm rests cool, placing heat-producing components away from users.
- First notebook designed with high quality aluminum textures.
- IF Award-winning ergonomic dust-repellent chicklet keyboard.
- 2nd generation Intel Core processors.
Classy Metallic Design
Featuring 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors and an elegant color scheme based on premium aluminum textures, the new K Serie ASUS K53E-DS31 offers an expressive combination of technology and style. The highly durable premium aluminum textures retain their looks and quality even during extensive, prolonged use, allowing you to do more with your K Serie in complete confidence.
Incredible Processing Power
The new K Series ASUS K53E ships with 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors, as optimized for notebook use with awesome computing power – in particular, these new mobile CPUs enhance multitasking, so you can get more done at the same time, more smoothly.
IceCool Technology Keeps Your Hands Cool
IceCool Technololgy makes your PC experience cool and comfortable even during the longest computing sessions. Exclusive dual-sided motherboard design places hot components on the underside and away from users. Combined with heat pipes and vents, palm rests and typing surfaces stay cooler.
IF Award-winning Ergonomic Chiclet Keyboard
Extra-wide dust-repellent keys stay comfortable even during extended typing sessions for improved productivity and interaction.
Palm Proof Technology Prevents Accidental Input
Intelligent touchpad distinguishes between palm and finger contact to prevent inadvertent cursor movements during typing.
ASUS K53E Features
IceCool Technology
Based on over 20 years of leadership in motherboards, ASUS has designed the new Series with a unique double-sided motherboard that includes IceCool Technology. This lowers temperatures to maintain a comfortable palm rest feel, preventing unwanted heat build up.
Aluminum Tough
Strong yet elegant multi-color aluminum textures personalize the PC experience, expressing different moods and mindsets through an exciting look based on durable and lightweight metal covers that look great no matter how you use your PC.
IF Award-winning Chiclet Keyboard
Extra-wide dust-repellent keys stay comfortable even during extended typing sessions for improved productivity and interaction.
Intuitive Multi-touch touchpad
The multi-touch touchpad allows you to easily scroll through web pages and pinch-zoom in and out of images.
Power4Gear
ASUS Power4Gear automatically adjusts fan speeds for quiet computing and prolonged battery life.
30 Days Bright Dot Return
Video Magic makes visuals better on the finest quality LCD panels available, made, tested and sold to super high ASUS standards, so the absolute best image is delivered.
*ASUS stands by their notebook LCD panels, offering a one month servicing/replacement of the panel from time of purchase should the panel have any bright-dot.
Palm Proof technology
The Palm Proof technology-equipped touchpad distinguishes between the contact surfaces of the palm and fingers to prevent inadvertent cursor movements during typing.
ASUS Exclusive Windows 7 Features
Experience FastBoot, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS's close partnership with Microsoft.
With ASUS exclusive FastBoot technology, Windows 7-enabled ASUS notebooks start up in a staggering 30 seconds. That is 40% faster than 32-bit operating systems. ASUS helps get you up and running faster than ever before.
For PC's running Windows 7 Home Premium
Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center.* Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
* Internet access required. Free TV content varies by geography. Some content may require additional fees.
ASUS 360* - 2 Year Global Warranty
ASUS complimentary notebook care package.
ASUS 360 offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:
Two year global warranty
Thirty days flawless display guarantee
Two way free standard shipping
24/7 tech support
ASUS ADW - 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty
Accidents happen. But when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada, you have extra protection. Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.
Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
One-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
24 hour toll-free phone support
One incident covered per notebook
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ASUS K53E-DS31 15.6" Notebook
| General | |
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | K53E-DS31 |
| Color | Mocha |
| Highlights | ASUS K53E-DS31 Intel 2nd Generation Core i3-2350M (2.30GHz) Processor, 15.6" HD 16:9 (1366 x 768) LED Display, 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory, 500GB Hard Drive, DVD Super Multi Drive, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit, HDMI & USB 3.0 Ready |
| Processor & Chipset | |
| Processor | Intel 2nd Generation Core i3-2350M Processor |
| Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM65 Express Chipset |
| Memory | |
| Standard Memory | 4GB DDR3 |
| Maximum Memory | 8GB 2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 8GB SDRAM |
| Memory Standard | DDR3-1333 |
| Memory Technology | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | |
| Hard Drive | * 500GB 5400RPM SATA * Free recovery disk and a hidden partition in the hard drive allow users to reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system and pre-loaded software as when it was shipped. |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Card Reader | 5 in 1 Card Reader (SD/ MMC/ MS/ MS Pro SDHC (SD 2.0)) |
| Display & Graphics | |
| LCD Display | 15.6" HD (1366 x 768) LED Color-Shine (Glare-type) |
| Graphics Controller | Embedded Intel GMA HD |
| Video Camera | Built-in 0.3 Mega Pixel Web Camera |
| Network & Communication | |
| Network | WLAN: 802.11 B/G/N LAN: 10/100/1000 Base T |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Interface | 1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x Headphone-out jack 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor 1 x USB 3.0 port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert |
| Security | |
| Password Protection | BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security lock |
| Notebook Lock | Kensington lock hole |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Built-in Speakers And Microphone Altec Lansing® Speakers |
| Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit |
| Multimedia Software | ASUSDVD 6-in-1 |
| Power | |
| Battery Pack | 6 cells |
| AC Adapter | Output : 19 V DC, 4.74 A, 65 W Input : 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 15.12" x 10.12" x 1.4" (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 5.72 lbs (w/ 6 Cell Battery) |
| Accessories | |
| Included Accessories | N/A |
| Warranty & Support | |
| Asus 360 (2 0 2 24) Warranty | 2 - Standard 2 Year Global Warranty 0 - 30 days Zero Bright Dot Guaranty LCD replacement (ZBD) 2 - Free 2-way Overnight Shipping for warranty related services 24 - Technical Support: 24/7 (except holidays) ASUS Notebook Hotline: +1-888-678-3688 (Toll-free) One Year Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW): To register go to http://adw.asus.com/content/adp/default.aspx |