The U2442D comes with Windows 8 which is more intuitive and allows you to easily find what you need. The new Windows 8 user interface provides app-models that enable businesses to develop their own line-of-business apps to help improve overall productivity. Windows 8 has vast improvement on speed, reliability and security, and works seamlessly with an existing Windows management infrastructure.

Packed with the exceptional 3rd Generation Intel^® Core™ processor (standard voltage), U2442D is thin but powerful to deliver tremendous performance and flies through demanding tasks with ease.

The U2442D comes equipped with a GT 730M 2GB that crushes the limitations of Ultrabook graphics performance. The latest GT 730M GPU provides a superb experience that is great for multimedia and gaming and the 3D Mark Vantage score is beyond 8610.

The U2442D is able to pack up to a mSATA 256GB SSD and a huge 1TB HDD. The dual-storage hybrid system provides the benefit of high-speed performance and massive storage. With the incredibly large storage, it’s easy to store all your work and entertainment files without ever needing external storage devices.

The U2442D has a dual air vent design (one for CPU and one for GPU) that efficiently eliminates heat and keeps noise to a minimum. Despite the powerful features and thin form factor, the unique venting system is able to effectively keep the notebook from overheating.

The U2442D boasts an automatic light sensing backlit keyboard. This excellent feature adjusts the light to external conditions and allows you to get work done even under low light conditions.

The U2442D packs a high-performance processor and GPU into a sleek and lightweight chassis that is only 1.59*kg and just 1.85cm thick! It still has an exquisitely designed champagne gold cover that comes with a premium hairline aluminum brushed finish. The stunning design is truly ultimate craftsmanship at its best.