DTK Computer launches its FliNote series of high-end notebook PCs in the Middle East

Aimed at people on the move, the series comprising the Z20 and Z30 models, offers a light solution in mobile computing combined with a high level of performance.

"The FliNote series of notebooks are designed for the region's growing corps of upscale, highly mobile users such as management executives and IT professionals. DTK is committed to offering products adapted to the Middle East's evolving customer profile and needs, the new series caters to this segment of sophisticated users who are seeking mobility,"

said Nimer Al Attal, Managing Director, DTK Computer Middle East.

While the FliNote Z20 weighs 1900 grams with dimensions of 230mm length, 292mm width and 36mm height, the FliNote Z30 is lighter at 1800 grams, and measures 316mm in length, 224 mm in width and 34.4 mm in height, offering a much lighter option when compared to standard notebook PCs. Similarly, the Z20 model offers Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN while the Z30 model comes with IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN, thus ensuring greater choices in connectivity.

Other significant features of the FliNote Z20 model are 12.1 inch TFT WXGA wide LCD screen that offers crystal clear clarity, up to 1GB of 400/533MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory, two USB 2.0 cards, four-in-one memory card reader, IEEE139a FireWire card, S-Video TV-Out, Smart Power II power management, instant on and silent mode operation that allow for longer battery life and noiseless functioning.

The FliNote Z30 model on the other hand, comes with three USB 2.0 cards, IEEE1394 FireWire card, Smart Power II power management and silent mode functioning, up to I GB of 333MHz DDR RAM memory and 13 inch TFT WXGA wide LCD screen that offers crystal clear clarity. Using Intel Centrino Mobile Technology, the new notebooks support up to Intel Pentium M Processor 770 processing and come with features such as 100GB hard drive, integrated in-design Dual DVD drive, 56KB modem, an Intel 915GM chipset and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with up to 128 MB of shared memory.

"DTK has been focusing on offering products that bring additional value to the end user. The launch of the FliNote series of notebooks is in keeping with our strategy of strengthening our presence and share in the rapidly growing IT industry in the Middle East. This series has been designed for the discerning consumer who demands the best in performance and connectivity, and we are extremely positive about the success of these light weight notebooks in this market," added Al Attal.

In its tenth year of successful operations in the region, DTK Computer Middle East is part of DTK Computer's worldwide network of branch offices. The company ranks among the Middle East's top five brands, enjoying a market share of four per cent in the branded PC segment, and healthy sales growth of 20 per cent year on year. While consolidating its presence in the region's core markets of GCC states, Levant and East Africa, the company is expanding in selective high-growth markets such as Africa, the CIS and the Indian subcontinent.