| Processor |
Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i5 |
(Also known as the CPU). The part of the computer that interprets and executes instructions. Think of it as the brain of the computer. |
| Processor Speed |
1.6GHz (with Turbo Boost up to 2.6GHz) |
How fast a computer processor carries out instructions. In general, faster is better, but processor speeds across brands may not be equivalent (i.e., a 3.0GHz AMD processor may not be the same speed as a 3.0GHz Intel processor). |
| Battery Type |
4-cell lithium-polymer |
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| Display Type |
HD+ LED-backlit 10-point multitouch (1600 x 900) |
Technology used to display text and images on the screen. Computer monitors are available in 2 types: CRT (traditional tube displays) and LCD (flat-panel liquid crystal displays). Notebook computers, PDAs, mobile DVD players and other devices use LCD screens. |
| Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) |
14" |
Size of the screen, in inches, measured diagonally from corner to corner. |
| Cache Memory |
3MB on die Level 3 |
A small segment of memory that stores frequently used information for fast access by the processor, improving response time. |
| System Memory (RAM) |
4GB |
The memory a computer uses to run its operating system, applications and active data files. Greater amounts of RAM improve speed and enable more applications to run at once. |
| System Memory (RAM) Expandable To |
Nonexpandable |
Maximum amount of memory a computer can support (as opposed to the amount that comes preinstalled). |
| Type of Memory (RAM) |
DDR3 |
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| Hard Drive Type |
SATA |
Hard drives are classified based on the interface they use to connect to a computer. Common interfaces for internal hard drives include EIDE, PATA (also known as, ATA and IDE), SATA and SCSI. Common interfaces for external hard drives include USB 2.0, FireWire and eSATA. |
| Computer Hard Drive Size |
500GB |
Capacity for storing programs, photos, video, music and other electronic information. Hard drive capacities range from a few gigabytes to several hundred. |