As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.
The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.
The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows
Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor.
Your 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance
The numeric keypad keyboard really takes the strain out when entering data.
Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i5-8250U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the 15-da0040ns
Surf the web at speed thanks to the 15-da0040ns’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.
A sizeable 500 GB drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the 15-da0040ns.
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the 15-da0040ns will do just fine.
With its 13.25 hours battery life, the 15-da0040ns offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.
The 15-da0040ns is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 13.25 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.
The 15-da0040ns allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 13.25 hours battery life.
A long journey doesn’t mean wasted time with the 15-da0040ns thanks to its massive 13.25 hours battery life.
The 13.25 hours battery life in the 15-da0040ns can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.
With a great run time of approximately 13.25 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.
The 15-da0040ns is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 2.04 kg weight is enough to get the job done.
Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The 15-da0040ns works just as well on your lap or a desk.
It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.
The quality of keyboard is crucial to data entry, so the 15-da0040ns includes a numeric keypad to make your life easier.
Whether you want to blend in, or have a laptop that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the 15-da0040ns fits the bill.
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Specification | Description |
---|---|
Design | |
Colour | Blue |
Form Factor | Clamshell |
Display | |
Display HD Type | HD |
Display Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
Display Size | 15.6 inches |
Display Technology Name | SVA |
Processor | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit |
Processor Cores | 4 cores |
Processor Family | Intel Core i5 |
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-8250U |
Processor Speed | 1.60 GHz |
Processor Threads | 8 |
Memory | |
RAM Size | 8 GB |
RAM Speed | 2400 MHz |
RAM Type | DDR4-SDRAM |
Storage | |
HDD Capacity | 500 GB |
Storage Total Capacity | 500 GB |
Storage Type | HDD |
Graphics | |
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
Graphics Card Type | Integrated |
Networking | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.2 |
Network Wired Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI Port | 1 |
HDMI Version | 1.4b |
Memory Card Reader | 1 |
Microphone | 1 |
USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 2 |
Camera | |
Camera | 1 |
Keyboard | |
Keyboard Num-Pad | Yes |
Software | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit |
Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 Home |
Battery | |
Battery Life | 13.25 hours |
Security | |
Cable Lock Slot | Yes |
Cable Lock Slot Type | Kensington |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Dimesnsions - Depth | 24.6 cm |
Dimesnsions - Height | 2.25 cm |
Dimesnsions - Width | 37.6 cm |
Weight | 2.04 kg |
Certifications & Compliance | |
Energy Star Certified | Yes |
EPEAT Compliance | Silver |