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ASUS R556LA 15.6" Notebook Computer
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ASUS R556LA 15.6" Notebook Computer, Intel Core i5-5200U 2.2GHz, 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 10

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2016-10-23T10:46:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Features for an Excellent Price

I replaced a Toshiba Satellite that was 7 years old. So I'm certain any newer product would seem better. But I have been a Windows computer user since day one so I know the features important to me. In no specific order the features I wanted were a matte screen, numeric pad on the keyboard, built-in camera (no my old laptop did not have that), moderate price and decent speed and storage space. I like the placement of the USB ports so the stick can be out of the way on left or right side. I like all the features I mentioned above. And although I was wary of Windows 10, I am 95% satisfied with it compared to Windows 7 and it does have some features I think are much better. Because my laptop was old this one seems very fast and responsive. In general the keyboard is comfortable to use and the soft touch is very nice. The laptop is slim-line and lightweight for a laptop of its size. It runs cool (my Toshiba did not) and is quiet. There are a few minor flaws I will mention but overall not enough cons for me to down grade the rating. Here are a few cons. The size of the built-in mouse pad is cumbersome if you use it and the keyboard as you can hit it inadvertently. I use a wireless mouse and, although I had to Google it to find out, you can turn off the built-in keypad.The layout of some keys is shifted a bit to the right of what I was use to so I am learning, in particular, the arrow keys and delete button placements. Also, except for on screen, there is no indication, like back lighting, that the Caps Lock or Numeric Lock is on. Other quirks have more to do with Windows and not the PC itself. But as I mentioned I am fine with Windows 10. I am not a gamer or watch videos all the time so I can't make comments on speed etc but the graphics seem fine and I love the no glare matte screen. I have had the computer for about a month now and use it nearly daily. I use EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, use the internet constantly and email. Hope this helps in some decision making.

Mary J.

ASUS R556LA 15.6" Specifications

  • Operating System

    Windows 10 (64bit)

  • Processor

    Intel i5-5200U 2.2GHz Broadwell (Turbo up to 2.7GHz)
    3MB CPU L3 Cache

  • Memory

    6GB System Memory (DDR3L)
    1x Socket (one slot installed with 2GB + 4GB on board
    Max supported: 8GB

  • Video Graphics

    Intel HD Graphics 5500

  • Hard Drive

    1TB 5400RPM

  • Optical Drive

    Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CD-RW

  • Display

    15.6" HD (1366x768), Matte

  • Webcam

    VGA Camera

  • Network Card

    Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet

  • Wireless Option

    802.11AC

  • Bluetooth

    Bluetooth 4.0

  • Media Card Reader

    SD

  • Keyboard

    Chiclet style

  • USB Ports

    2x USB 3.0
    1x USB 2.0

  • Audio Ports

    1x Audio Combo Jack: 1x Head phone / 1x Mic-in

  • Ethernet Port

    1x LAN RJ-45

  • HDMI Port

    1x HDMI

  • VGA Port

    1x VGA Port

  • Battery

    37WHrs, 2S1P, 2-cell Li-ion Polymer Battery pack up to 5 hours

  • Touchpad

    TouchPad with Drag, Multi-Touch Control, Pinch

  • Dimensions

    15 x 10.1 x 1.0" (381 x 257 x 25.4mm)

  • Weight

    5.1 lbs (2.3kg)

  • UPC Code

    889349167021

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Great Features for an Excellent Price

By Mary J.

I replaced a Toshiba Satellite that was 7 years old. So I'm certain any newer product would seem better. But I have been a Windows computer user since day one so I know the features important to me. In no specific order the features I wanted were a matte screen, numeric pad on the keyboard, built-in camera (no my old laptop did not have that), moderate price and decent speed and storage space. I like the placement of the USB ports so the stick can be out of the way on left or right side. ...

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ASUS Laptop R556LA-RH51 is an affordable mainstream laptop great for day-to-day work and play. It packs 5th generation Intel Core processor, generous amount of memory, and massive HDD to handle your everyday tasks smoothly and let you multitask without lags.

• 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5-5200U Dual-Core
• 6GB of DDR3L RAM
• 15.6" HD Matte Display
• 1366 x 768 Native Resolution
• Integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500
• 1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• SuperMulti DVD Burner / SD Card Reader
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.0
• Built-in Webcam, Mic, & Speakers
• Windows 10 (64-bit)

15.6" display with 1366x768 resolution brings everything to life. Latest connectivity options are included, like USB 3.0, HDMI, 802.11 wireless LAN, Bluetooth, for convenient connection to your peripherals, and to the world. Plus, with a thin and light minimalist design, the ASUS R556LA-RH51 will wow everyone at home or in the office.

15.6" HD
Maximize your Windows 10 experience with smooth and fast Intel 5th Generation Broadwell processing power.

Large Touchpad
The touchpad is larger than that of other brands. Smart gesture technology lets you pinch-zoom in and out of images and webpages, drag-and-drop items, along with multi-finger page and scroll and swipe to set a new standard in touchpad input for Windows 10.

Intel Processing Power
The Intel Core i5 5200U processor features dual cores and quad threads for responsive operation and smooth multitasking. Based on the latest 14nm Broadwell architecture, the i5 5200U is an ULV (ultra low voltage) processor that is rated at a TDP of 15W, delivering exceptional energy efficiency for less heat generation and extended battery runtime.

Bluetooth Support
The Bluetooth connectivity makes it easy to pair with compatible devices for easy sharing and syncing.

USB 3.0 Interface
With up to 5Gpbs bandwidth, USB 3.0 is ten times faster than USB 2.0. You can save photos, transfer music and open multi-gigabyte video files in no time with compatible storage.

Unrivaled Quality and Reliability
• 1-Year Accidental Damage Protection - Electrical Surges, Fire Damage, Drops, and Liquid Spills
• 30-Day Zero Bright Dot Guarantee: Zero bright dots or dead pixels, or Asus will replace it!
• 1-Year Warranty 24-Hour Phone Tech and Online Chat Support

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What's in the box:

  • ASUS R556LA 15.6" Notebook
  • AC Adapter
  • ASUS 1 Year Accidental Damage Protection
  • ASUS 1 Year Warranty (Includes 30 Day Zero Bright Dot Guarantee
  • 24-Hour Phone Tech and Online Chat Support)