Asus X55C-SI30301N

Asus X55C-SI30301N

The Asus X55C-SI30301N is the same notebook as the X55C-SI30202M, which is no longer available. Both are equipped with the 2nd Generation Intel Core i3-2370M dual-core processor from the 2011 “Sandy Bridge” CPU family , 4GB RAM memory, a standard-sized 500GB hard disk drive, and a DVD burner. The X55C-SI30301N is nevertheless a better shopping option, because for about the same amount of money it ships bundled with a Logitech M315 wireless mouse, a laptop sleeve by Targus, Kaspersky anti-virus 1-year subscription, and an 8GB SanDisk flash memory USB stick. The whole package costs $390 and is available via Best Buy in the United States.

Intel Core i3-2370M benchmark

On the other hand, if you don’t need all these extras and a built-in DVD writer, a better choice is the $20 cheaper Asus X501A-SI30302Q, because it has the newer and faster 3rd Generation Core i3-3120M CPU from the 2012 “Ivy Bridge” lineup, an HDMI video port, which is omitted on the X55C-SI30301N, and a more streamlined and cleaner design with chiclet keyboard keys instead of classic ones. Another plus in favor of the i3-3000M series is the newer Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics, instead of the “Sandy Bridge’s” HD 3000-series. Both GPUs are not designed with gaming in mind, but the 4000 is as twice as fast than the 3000 in some tests and you will be able to decently run some old 3D games on it.

One of the downsides of these laptops is a small number of USB ports. They have only two of them, but thankfully one of them provides USB 3.0 speed. Anyway, you can buy and use an USB hub to have a bunch of USBs at your disposal at a low price, because these devices are cheap.

Asus X55C-SI30301N keyboard and trackpad

Asus X55C-SI30301N Specifications

  • Display: 15.6″, resolution of 1366-by-768 pixels
  • Processor: 2nd Gen Intel Core i3-2370M dual-core CPU at 2.4GHz, 3M L3 cache
  • Graphics: Intel HD 3000 integrated
  • Memory: 4GB DDR3, upgradeable to 8GB
  • Storage: 500GB 5,400rpm HDD
  • Optical drive: DVD writer
  • Webcam: 0.3MP webcam
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, SonicMaster Lite
  • Network: Wireless-N, Gigabit Ethernet, no Bluetooth
  • Input: keyboard with numeric pad, multitouch trackpad
  • Ports and Slots: 1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x VGA out, multiformat media card reader
  • Battery: 6-cell lithium-ion
  • Dimensions: 1.3 x 14.9 x 9.9 inches
  • Weight: 5.4 lbs
  • OS: Windows 8
  • Warranty: 1-year

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