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3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor for Enhanced Performance

Enjoy impressive computing performance with a 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor. The new 22nm processor comes with faster and significantly improved overall performance that can handle multitasking with ease. Now you can get more done faster.

Fantastic Visual Experience with NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M 2GB

The Q1742F has an excellent NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M graphics processor that comes with 2G VRAM to provide 16% better performance.* It scores an impressive 7866 on 3DMark Vantage. The GPU supports DirectX11 Technology, which provides a gorgeous visual experience that is perfect for multimedia and games. It also supports NVIDIA® Optimus™ and NVIDIA® PhysX™.
* Comparing same configuration with 1G VRAM

Enjoy 3D/Full HD Entertainment on External Displays with HDMI 1.4

HDMI lets you turn the Q1742F into a home entertainment center by connecting to an external display. Now you can play the latest multimedia and enjoy it in stunning Full HD quality on a large external screen. It also supports several stereoscopic 3D formats. So it can be used for 3D entertainment.

Intel® Integrated USB 3.0 for 10X Faster Data Transfers

Intel® Integrated USB 3.0 interface provides fast transfer speeds up to 10 times faster. This not only saves you time, but gets you back to the action quicker than ever.

Brilliant 17.3” Full HD 1920x1080 LED Backlight Display

The 17.3'' Full HD 1920 x 1080 LED backlight display delivers vivid images in spectacular detail and provides an exceptional viewing experience that is great for enjoying high-quality multimedia.

Impressive Audio Performance with THX TruStudio Pro™ Technology

THX TruStudio Pro™ groundbreaking audio technology comes equipped on the Q1742F and is designed to provide impressive performance by effectively eliminating sound distortion, enhancing volume and reinforcing even the smallest details of the sound. The result is a high-fidelity audio experience that is perfect for movie, music and games.

Hassle-Free System Restore with Smart Recovery

Smart Recovery makes it fast and easy to restore the notebook back to factory default settings. Just click on F9 when the computer is booting up to launch Smart Recovery and you will be able to rapidly restore your notebook.

Full-Range Keyboard with Independent Numeric Keypad

The full-range keyboard with independent numeric keyboard has excellent typing feedback and provides a comfortable typing experience that is great to use even during long periods of use.

Stay Connected with Excellent Communication Tools

The built-in 1.3 MP webcam and microphone are the perfect combination for face-to-face video chatting via Skype, MSN and other applications. With these built-in capabilities, you can enjoy fun and convenient communication with friends and family across the world.

Energy Efficient Bluetooth 4.0 Technology

Bluetooth 4.0 is more energy efficient because it stays in hibernation mode and automatically activates itself when transferring files. This helps to keep battery use to a minimum. With Bluetooth 4.0, sharing content between friends has never been easier.

Wi-Fi Connectivity for Ultimate Mobility

With Wi-Fi, it’s easy to connect to the internet at places like your home, the office and coffee shops and stay synced with cloud based documents and media files.

Easy Upgrade for HDD and Memory

When the need for more storage space or additional memory arises, the special modularized-design allows for quick and hassle-free upgrading.