Description
ASUS VivoBook S15 overview
The 15.6″ VivoBook S15 S510UQ Notebook from ASUS is a thin and lightweight laptop, ideal for users looking for a portable, everyday system. It’s powered by a 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics card with 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM. For storage, it’s equipped with a 128GB solid-state drive and a 1TB hard drive. Thanks to its SSD, you’ll be able to boot and load applications within seconds and spend less time waiting.
The 15.6″ display is built with ultra-thin bezels, which makes it possible to fit within a standard 14″ chassis. Moreover, it has wide 178° viewing angles and an 80% screen-to-body ratio for a more immersive viewing experience. Other integrated features include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, a webcam, microphone, speakers, a backlit keyboard, multiple USB ports, an SD card reader, an HDMI port, and a combo audio jack. The operating system installed is Windows 10 Home (64-bit).
Thinner & Lighter
The VivoBook S15 is thin and light, measuring in at 0.7″ thin and weighing only 3.75 pounds, making it a great choice as an everyday laptop.
NanoEdge Display
The VivoBook S15 manages to fit a 15.6″ display within the body of a 14″ laptop thanks to its ultra-narrow bezels. Moreover, it has wide 178° viewing angles and an 80% screen-to-body ratio for a more immersive viewing experience.
Ergonomic Backlit Keyboard
Type comfortably and even in the dark on the VivoBook S15 with the backlit keyboard, which has a 1.4mm key travel distance.
Windows Hello
Easily log into your system with your face or fingertip thanks to the built-in webcam and fingerprint reader.
Asus Splendid & Tru2Life Video Technology
Asus Splendid technology provides you with optimized viewing modes depending on your current application. Meanwhile, Asus Tru2Life Video technology utilizes intelligent algorithms to enhance the sharpness and contrast and videos for more vivid and realistic images.
Asus SonicMaster
Asus SonicMaster is a combination of hardware and software features designed to provide you with powerful, clear audio with minimal distortion.
IceCool
Asus IceCool technology uses smart fan control, thin heatpipes, and an optimized internal layout to keep things operating at cooler temperatures.
SuperBattery
The battery within the VivoBook S15 is designed with a longer lifespan and features fast-charging technology so you can charge it up to 60% in just 49 minutes.
Windows 10 Home
Start Menu
After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8’s Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items.
Cortana
Microsoft’s digital personal assistant, Cortana can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Notebook, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information gathering skills.
Microsoft Edge
After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser.
Windows Store
For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically.
Windows Continuum
Windows 10 was designed for a variety of screen sizes and input styles, and with its Continuum feature, it automatically adapts to fit your needs. A Windows 10 tablet on its own requires a touch-centric approach, but attaching a mouse and keyboard will shift everything to a more traditional interface. You can even attach an external monitor to your Windows 10 phone for a near-desktop experience. But it’s not just the operating system; Windows Universal Apps take advantage of Continuum as well.
Xbox on Windows 10
Gaming is a big focus of Windows 10. Xbox integration allows for PC players to match up against Xbox One players on supported games, and if you have an Xbox One, you can even stream compatible titles to your PC. Native support for recording with the new Game DVR feature makes it easy to capture and share your gameplay. The new DirectX12 takes better advantage of multi-core processors, giving games a performance boost, even on older hardware. Windows 10 also features native support for virtual reality headsets, such as the Oculus Rift.
