Translated with AI from the Russian original.

Russian equipment manufacturer and software developer "Sila" has released a 16-inch laptop for working at home or in the office.

The "Sila \"Aldan\" V-516" is equipped with a 16-inch IPS screen (1920 x 1200 pixels) with an opening angle of up to 180°, as well as a large touchpad and a full-size keyboard with two-level backlighting. Key features include Intel Core i5-1334U or Core i7-1355U processors, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512 GB SSD.

It is possible to increase the RAM up to 64 GB using two DDR4 slots, as well as install a second M.2 SSD. The port set includes Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Type-C and Type-A, HDMI, RJ-45, a universal 3.5 mm audio jack, and a microSD memory card slot.

For security, the model received a fingerprint scanner, a 2 MP camera with Windows Hello support and a mechanical shutter, a TPM 2.0 security module, and a Kensington lock slot. The laptop weighs 1.7 kg with a thickness of 17.9 mm. The laptop comes with an extended 3-year warranty with the possibility of extending the term up to 5 years.

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