Processor (CPU)

Manufacturer

Intel

Family

Core i7

Family

Core i7

High-performance and high-speed Intel processor family for increased productivity and demanding applications (e.g. video editing) and competitive gaming.

Model

5500U

Processor

-

Processor

Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors offer performance for all needs. The i3 / Ryzen 3 series covers basic use. The i5 / Ryzen 5 are ideal for multitasking and office applications, while the i7 / i9 / Ryzen 7 also serve more demanding applications. The new Intel Core Ultra combines efficiency and AI capabilities. The Apple M1/M3/M4 stand out for their speed, low consumption, and excellent experience on macOS.

Frequency

2.4 GHz

Frequency

The processor speed in GHz indicates how many instructions it can process per second; the higher the value, the faster the system processes are executed. It significantly affects the speed in daily tasks, applications, and multitasking.

Generation

Broadwell (5th Gen)

Feeder Type

-

Screen

IPS Panel

No

IPS Panel

Screens with IPS panels offer vivid colors, wide viewing angles (the image does not distort much when viewed from the side), and are energy efficient. Suitable for video & image editing.

OLED

-

OLED

OLED panels allow the display of true black colors on the screen, have greater color depth, better contrast, and are energy efficient. Suitable for video and image editing.

Touchscreen

-

Diagonal

17.3 "

Resolution

1600x900

Capabilities

-

Panel Type

-

RAM Memory

Memory Capacity

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR3

RAM Type

The RAM memory functions as an intermediate memory, holding "temporary" data that is used more frequently by the processor so that it does not need to retrieve it from the much slower hard disk.

The DDR3 RAM standard appeared in 2007 and continues to be used in older systems, while DDR4 appeared in 2014 and is now the standard.

DDR3

Memory type suitable for older systems, capable of timings from 800-2133Hz and maximum capacity of 16GB.

Graphics Card

Shared Memory

No

Shared Memory

The graphics card does not have its own dedicated memory, but instead uses a portion of the system's RAM. These laptops are not designed for gaming.

Manufacturer

Nvidia

Model

-

Graphics Memory

2 GB

Graphics Memory

The amount of RAM memory that the graphics card has. Important for demanding gaming as the more available, the higher resolution and graphics quality a graphics card can deliver.

Graphics Card

-

Graphics Card

Integrated graphics cards are sufficient for basic use, while GeForce RTX and Radeon RX/XT offer strong performance for gaming and demanding graphics. For professional applications, such as CAD, 3D, and video editing, NVIDIA Quadro and Ada are recommended.

Hard Drive

Storage Medium

HDD

Storage Medium

The technology used for data storage.

HDD

"Older hard disk technology that lags in speed and reliability but offers large capacity at an affordable price."

Hard Disk Capacity

1000 GB

Hard Disk Capacity

The amount of information that can be stored on the laptop's hard drive. The most popular sizes are 512GB and 1TB.

As an example, a 1TB hard drive can hold approximately 250,000 photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.

Secondary Hard Drive

Secondary Disk Type

-

Secondary Disk Type

The technology used for storing data on the second storage medium.

Secondary Disk Capacity

-

Reading Media

Optical Drive

DVD-RW

Optical Drive

Ability to read and/or write optical discs (CD/DVD/Blu-ray).

DVD-RW

Reads and writes CD and DVD.

Card Reader

Yes

Card Reader

It has a slot for memory card reading.

Connectivity

Connections

Ethernet, HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0

Connections

Ethernet

Port for internet connection with cable.

HDMI

Port for connecting to an external display with an HDMI cable. Modern way of digital transfer of image and sound, compatible with DisplayPort and DVI through an adapter.

USB 2.0

Older version, compatible with almost all devices but with slower data transfer speed (480Mbit/s.) than newer versions (e.g. USB 3.0).

USB 3.0

Faster data transfer (5 Gbit/s) than USB 2.0. Compatible with older versions. Also referred to as USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 3.2 Gen 1.

HDMI 2.1

-

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Yes

Network

Wi-Fi Generation

-

Software

Operating System

No Operating System

Operating System

No Operating System

The Operating System (Windows or Linux) must be installed separately.

Main Specifications

Weight

2.9 kg

Weight

The weight of a laptop in everyday use significantly affects the ease of transport and user comfort, especially if it is frequently used outside the home or office. A laptop weighing less than 1.5 kg is considered lightweight and ideal for portability (e.g., students, professionals), while devices over 2 kg may be more powerful but less convenient for frequent movement.

Type

Notebook

Type

Notebook

< p > Suitable for everyday use with a screen size of 13" and above.

Year of Release

-

Popular Series

-

Extra Features

NPU Support

-

NPU Support

NPU (Neural Processing Unit) support in laptops refers to a processor that accelerates artificial intelligence (AI) functions, such as image recognition and gaming. Ideal for professionals, gamers, and content creators who require enhanced performance in AI applications.

Extra Features

-

Extra Features

Copilot is Microsoft's artificial intelligence assistant, designed to help you with various tasks and activities.

Games Recommendations

-

Games Recommendations

A selection of popular titles that the system can support, based on the official requirements from the developers and the capabilities of the hardware. 

Apps Recommendations

-

Apps Recommendations

A list of top design, development, and editing applications that the hardware can run based on the specifications set by their creators. This option highlights the system's ability to handle demanding professional workflows and complex projects.

Commercial Warranty

Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

-

Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

This warranty does not replace the legal warranty, which is always at least 2 years, but it is a supplementary warranty from the manufacturer.