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Captiva Notebook Power Starter I98-949GE i5-1335U 17.3 inch FHD, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe, DVD-RW, Win 11 Pro

Captiva Notebook Power Starter I98-949GE i5-1335U 17.3 inch FHD, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe, DVD-RW, Win 11 Pro
Captiva Notebook Power Starter I98-949GE i5-1335U 17.3 inch FHD, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe, DVD-RW, Win 11 Pro
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The Captiva Notebook Power Starter I98-949GE stands out with its rare combination of a large 17.3-inch Full HD display and a built-in DVD-RW optical drive, a feature almost extinct in modern laptops. Powered by the Intel Core i5-1335U processor with 10 cores and 12 threads, it delivers responsive pe... Read More
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Stock 28 Code 3518344 Brand CAPTIVA Model 98949 Warranty 2 Years

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The Captiva Notebook Power Starter I98-949GE stands out with its rare combination of a large 17.3-inch Full HD display and a built-in DVD-RW optical drive, a feature almost extinct in modern laptops. Powered by the Intel Core i5-1335U processor with 10 cores and 12 threads, it delivers responsive performance for demanding office tasks and multimedia. With 16GB of RAM and a fast 500GB NVMe PCIe SSD, the system boots in seconds and handles multitasking with ease. Intel Iris Xe Graphics ensures smooth visuals for presentations and light creative work, while Windows 11 Pro provides advanced security and management features for business users.

Highlights

  • Intel Core i5-1335U processor (10 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz)
  • 17.3-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM and 500GB NVMe PCIe SSD
  • Built-in DVD-RW optical drive for legacy media
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed

In daily use

The large screen reduces eye strain during long work sessions, and the full-size keyboard with numeric keypad speeds up data entry. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.x provide fast, reliable wireless connectivity, while the integrated HD webcam and stereo speakers make video conferencing effortless. The lithium-ion battery offers dependable mobility for a desktop replacement-class laptop.

Full specifications

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U (1.3 GHz base, up to 4.6 GHz Turbo, 10 cores, 12 threads)
  • Memory: 16GB DDR4
  • Storage: 500GB NVMe PCIe SSD
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)
  • Display: 17.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080)
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
  • Optical Drive: DVD-RW
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.x
  • Webcam: Integrated HD
  • Keyboard: Full-size with numeric keypad
  • Audio: Integrated stereo speakers, microphone
  • Battery: Lithium-Ion

Final note

A practical choice for professionals who need a large display, legacy optical drive support, and modern performance in one reliable package.

Specifications
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.x
Brand
Captiva
Category
Laptops
Display diagonal
17.3"
Display resolution
1920 x 1080
EAN
4046373989494
HD type
Full HD
Internal memory
16 GB
Internal memory type
DDR4
LED backlight
Yes
Model
Notebook Power Starter I98-949GE
MPN
98949
Native aspect ratio
16:9
Operating system installed
Windows 11 Pro
Panel type
IPS
Processor family
Intel Core i5
Processor frequency
1.3 GHz
Product colour
Black
Product type
Notebook
Touchscreen
No
Weight
1 kg
Wi-Fi
Yes
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Price history over the last 6 months
Captiva Notebook Power Starter I98-949GE i5-1335U 17.3 inch FHD, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe, DVD-RW, Win 11 Pro
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R22,493
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R22,493
Highest
R23,357
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