* ASUS SonicMaster Technology co-developed with audio experts Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
* Instant On resumes the notebook in 2 seconds with 15-day standby
* USB Charger+ supports device charging when powered off
* The latest Intel Core processors and ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity
Fusing classical and post-modern design
Simple yet sleek design by David Lewis creates a unique mood of sophisticated elegance and modernity, featuring piano-gloss covers and polished metal frames. The new ASUS N56VJ is also extremely user-focused, delivering comfortable soft-feel touchpads, fast-type keys with reinforced springs, and a smoothed-out integrated power button. Intelligent design and meticulous craftsmanship combine to embody a spirit of advanced computing and purely sensational simplicity.
Beautiful in every sense, the superior hardware and feature-rich software of new N Series notebooks create the ultimate computing experience, added to by amazing sound like you've never heard before on a notebook.
USB Charger+ fast device recharging in any situation
Power up mobile devices in less time and using lower energy consumption, even with the notebook turned off. USB Charger+ features a powered USB port with a direct connection to the notebook's battery to make sure devices are recharged in a fraction of the time a traditional USB port would require, so you're always charged up and in peak performance.
Notebook audio elevated to new levels
Co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, ASUS SonicMaster Technology brings an evolution of notebook design with an exclusive combination of advanced hardware and software to create an immersive audio experience. Improved and refined for new N Series notebooks, it offers living audio with the most precise processing protocols and codecs, superior speaker construction and large resonance chambers for unforgettable enjoyment - it's like going to a concert, the fidelity revitalizes vocals and every sound comes to life through professional enhancement. No more tinny notebook audio and noise distortion - welcome to an era of true hi-fi on PC. The bundled SonicMaster subwoofer adds superb deep note performance for even better audio output.
ASUS Instant On powered by SHE II Technology
Super Hybrid Engine II incorporates elements of its SHE predecessor and builds on the vitals of better battery performance. The Instant On feature allows notebooks to resume in under 2 seconds and stay in standby for up to 15 days. Importantly, should battery levels fall below 5%, data is automatically saved and secured on the hard drive.
Bundled SonicMaster subwoofer
In addition to the already spectacular precision of SonicMaster audio, ASUS is offering an external subwoofer to increase low-note performance and result in even more impactful output. It enables a wider sound range, providing listeners with an even richer bass experience.
Latest Intel processors and USB 3.0
The masterfully evolved performance of 2nd generation Intel Core CPUs boosts multitasking and multimedia while maintaining an energy-efficient posture for prolonged battery life. Additionally, superfast USB 3.0 works up to ten times faster than USB 2.0 to transfer even the largest HD files in seconds.
SonicMaster
ASUS SonicMaster elevates your aural experience
ASUS' specialist Golden Ear team worked together with B&O ICEpower to deliver the exclusive SonicMaster Technology - a combination of advanced hardware and software designed to deliver an immersive audio experience.
Superior hardware meets refined software
SonicMaster revamps notebook audio, balancing sound, noise reduction, volume and dynamic range to eliminate distortion and boost performance. The superior resonance chamber design and materials used culminate in delivering sound system-like audio quality never before heard on a notebook.
Video Magic
Experience vivid visuals with ASUS Video Magic
ASUS Video Magic is a complete hardware and software video solution. The GPU processes data at a much faster rate, enabling it to handle most graphics intensive tasks with relative ease. True Theater software upscales DVD-quality video to Full HD. ASUS Splendid technology optimizes media files, reducing noise and improving conversion rates for sharper, more vivid images with better contrast, brightness, skin tones and color saturation across all video applications.
Splendid
ASUS Splendid Technology: reactive image tuning
This proprietary ASUS technology optimizes media to reduce noise and improve conversion rates for sharper, more vivid images and better contrast, brightness, skin tones and color saturation across all video applications.
- Normal Mode
Suitable for most usage scenarios, especially daily computing.
- Theater Mode
Softer contrast for those keen on a theater-like experience.
- Vivid Color Mode
Enhanced saturation and contrast range for more intense and dramatic image quality.
- Gamma Correction
Enhances details to bring out previously-unseen aspects of images, especially in darker areas.
- Soft Mode
Easy on the eyes viewing with soft focus and subtle detailing.
USB 3.0
Super fast transmission speeds with USB 3.0
ASUS notebooks are the first to feature USB 3.0. It delivers transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, or up to 10 times that of current USB2.0 standards. This allows for faster transfers of large files like HD movies. Devices even recharge faster with 900mA charging; while USB 3.0 incorporates some environmentally-friendly features that save energy - it puts devices in idle or shuts them down when not in use.
Super Hybrid Engine
Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) which greatly enhances the notebook's energy efficiency
Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) which greatly enhances the notebook's energy efficiency, letting users enjoy longer battery life per charge-enabling longer hours of continuous computing. SHE also offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes that allow users to make quick and easy adjustments to suit their usage scenarios. In addition, SHE has the ability to intelligently boost system performance under heavy load, thus enabling the notebook to meet the demands of processor and resource-intensive tasks.
30 Days Bright Dot Return
Video Magic makes visuals better on the finest quality LCD panels available, made, tested and sold to super high ASUS standards, so the absolute best image is delivered.
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