The combination of Intel HD Graphics HD4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT720M is a nice boost of graphics power that will just about allow users to play moderately demanding games at the lowest possible settings. The previous generation Ivy Bridge, Intel Core i3-3217U chugs along at 1.8 GHz inside. The matte 1366 x 768 screen provides nice colors and contrast it wouldn't be realistic to expect a Full HD screen at this price. The island style keys are spacious and support long hours of error free typing. Weighing in at 2.3 kg, this 15.6 inch machine is no lightweight, but it's portable. The cheap feel is inescapable, but the casing is otherwise decent enough. The plastic body tells of its budget friendly nature, and there is a lack of quality apparent in the hinges. The Asus X550CC-XO229D has been built down to a price. Rating: Total score: 65% price: 60% performance: 60% features: 81% display: 51% mobility: 56% ergonomy: 81% Single Review, online available, Short, Date:
