Captiva Notebook Power Starter I98-994GE i5-1335U (17.3 inch, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, DVD-RW, w/o OS)

Whether you're crunching spreadsheets at the office or streaming video at home, the Captiva Notebook Power Starter I98-994GE delivers reliable performance. Its 17.3-inch Full HD display gives you plenty of room to work, while the Intel Core i5-1335U processor and 32GB of RAM handle multitasking with ease. The 1TB SSD provides fast storage, and the built-in DVD-RW drive lets you read and write optical media without extra accessories. With no operating system pre-installed, you're free to install the OS of your choice.

Key specifications

• Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U (10 cores, up to 4.5 GHz)
• Memory: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz (2x 16GB)
• Storage: 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
• Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)
• Display: 17.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS-level, matte
• Optical drive: DVD-RW
• Operating system: None (OS-free)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Gigabit Ethernet
• Ports: 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, HDMI, RJ-45, audio combo jack, SD card reader
• Battery: 3-cell Li-Ion, 48 Wh

Why choose it

This laptop offers a rare combination of a large display, high memory capacity, and an optical drive, making it a versatile tool for both work and entertainment. The matte IPS panel reduces glare, and the full-size keyboard with numeric keypad boosts productivity.

Ideal use cases

• Office productivity and multitasking
• Media consumption and video streaming
• Data entry and spreadsheet work
• Legacy software that requires an optical drive

Good to know

The laptop comes without an operating system, so you'll need to install Windows, Linux, or another OS. The 48 Wh battery provides a balance between portability and runtime.