R500A
Stay Cool with Metallic Chic
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Windows 8 or other editions available
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IceCool Technology places heat-generating components away from the palm rest, ensuring a comfortable typing experience even after prolonged periods of uses
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Features an aluminum body with a textured finish; available in an array of colors
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ASUS SuperBatt Technology provides an extended battery charge-cycle lifespan that is up to 3X that of normal notebookss
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3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processors
Multi-Color Design with a Metallic Finish
The ASUS R500 features an aluminum construction and comes in an array of colors. It features a sleek, wedge-shaped design with a textured finish.
*White color option uses plastic materials
Powerful Performance
The ASUS R500 delivers uncompromised performance with the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor to provide all the computing power users will ever need.
Keeping Computing Cool and Easy

The R500 has an array of features designed to make computing easier. It features an ergonomically-designed iF Design award winning chiclet keyboard; while IceCool Technology places heat-generating components away from the palm rest, ensuring a comfortable typing experience for users even after prolonged periods of use. Keeping computing cool and easy
It is accompanied by a large multi-touch pad for smooth, intuitive fingertip control.
ASUS Durabatt Technology provides an extended battery charge-cycle lifespan that is up to 3X that of normal notebooks.
Computing with a Smartphone-Like User Experience

The R500 features a smartphone-like "always on" user experience thanks to the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II with instant-on technology. It enables the R500 to resume from sleep mode in just two seconds, and provides up to two weeks of standby time. In addition, it automatically secures and backs up data when the battery drops to 5% charge.
*Actual K55 standby time may vary due to specific component performance, connected devices, and environmental differentiation.
Amazing Audio

ASUS SonicMaster Lite gives the ASUS R500 the ability to deliver more powerful sounds and richer bass to provide the best audio experience in the mainstream notebook class.