Display and Outfit
The ASUS X553MA-XX514D sports a 15.6-inch HD LED backlit TFT colour display with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. It is wrapped in a purple coloured outfit which definitely looks appealing but can pose problems with a thickness of 36.5mm.
Processor and OS
At the heart of the laptop, there is a 2.5GHz Intel Pentium quad-core processor from the fourth generation family. To manage multitasking, it is equipped with a 2GB DDR3 RAM which operates at 1,600MHz and is further expandable up to 4GB via the single DIMM slot. The integrated Intel HD GPU is capable of handling only simple games and videos. It is devoid of any user friendly OS.
Camera, Storage and Multimedia
The ASUS X553MA-XX514D accounts for the video calling needs of the user with a webcam and inbuilt microphone. The 500GB SATA hard disk operating at 5,400rpm provides plenty of space for creating a library of files. It also comes with a SuperMulti DVD drive which can be used for transferring data via disks. Powered by ASUS SonicFocus technology, the stereo speakers deliver quality multimedia experience.
Battery and Connectivity
The ASUS X553MA-XX514D is fuelled by a 6 cell Li-ion battery which is capable of delivering uninterrupted service for a maximum period of 4.5 hours. Moving to the networking and connectivity section, the laptop supports features like Ethernet port, WLAN, Bluetooth v4.0, HDMI out, digital media reader, one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port and VGA port.