Toshiba launches Satellite 1950-801 notebook

The inclusion of DVD-Multi Drive on the Satellite1950-801 notebook offers users up to 9.4GB capacity for recording and re-recording data more than 100,000 times, some 1,000 times more than traditional re-writeable CDs or DVDs.

Twice the speed of a traditional DVD-R/RW drive, the DVD-Multi Drive is seen as ideal for users who need to save huge amounts of data, or back up information on a regular basis. It will also be possible for users to watch and re-write DVDs on the move.

"Storage requirement by individuals and businesses has increased substantially in recent years," says Ahmed Khalil, regional manager of the computer systems division of Toshiba Middle East Operations. "The DVD-Multi Drive offers users a flexible storage solution that allows them to save and archive huge amounts of data."

The Satellite 1950-801 is also covered by Toshiba's unique three-year international warranty selling through all authorised distributors and dealers within the Middle East.

Delivering an unparalleled mobile computing environment, the new notebook combines a detachable wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse with 16.0-inch TFT super-fine display to create a perfect balance of power, flexibility, and multi-media expertise.

The power comes from the Intel Pentium 4 processor, 2.8GHz, a 60GB hard disk drive and 512MB of DDR RAM - ready to handle any application with ease.

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As a result, users can take desktop power on the road, remaining productive with the high capacity Lithium-Ion battery, which gives ample time to work on a presentation or watch a movie. To maximise the theatre experience of the 16.0-inch display, the Satellite 1950-801 comes with a detachable wireless keyboard that can easily be removed while watching a DVD movie.

A wireless mouse complements the keyboard for additional flexibility.

The new model also includes the NVIDIA® GeForce4 460 Go 64MB graphics processing unit (GPU), to deliver breakthrough 3D performance and enhance users' multimedia experience.

For quick access to e-mail and the Internet, the Satellite 1950-801 has a built-in V.90 modem, 10/100 Ethernet port and an integrated wireless LAN antenna, allowing the customer to easily upgrade to Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) connectivity and meet all communication needs.

And with a three USB 2.0 ports and a built-in i.Link (IEEE 1394) port for fast data. the notebook is marketed as the 'ultimate' for people who need desktop performance in a mobile format.