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Eurocom Launches Electra 2 Notebook

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By DE Editors  

April 23, 2014

Eurocom is launching its new Electra 2 Notebook computer, which includes NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M graphics and fourth-generation Intel Core i7 processors.

The Electra 2 has a 15.6-in. matte, in-plane switching (IPS) display, which offers  wide viewing angles and excellent color reproduction, according to the company.

Electra 2 Eurocom Electra 2 Notebook

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M graphics card is supported by 640 CUDA cores at 936 MHz+boost with 2GB of memory running at 1000 MHz. The NVIDIA Battery Boost, GPU Boost 2.0 and Optimus Technology can provide extended battery life when you want it, the company states.

For power, this notebook is equipped with fourth-generation Intel Core i7 processors that use the Intel HM87 Express Chipset. This chipset includes the i7-4940MX Processor Extreme equipped with 4 cores and 8 threads. Memory is available for up to 16GB.

There is availability for up to three storage drives, including one mSATA, one 9.5mm standard bay and one optical drive. Users can have up to 4TB of storage space.

Other features of the Electra 2 include increased security by the Trusted Platform Module, up to 5 hours of battery life and full configurability.

"At Eurocom we consider both performance and security as something that goes hand in hand. Both of these requirements are critical even in entry level systems. Users must be provided a means to secure their hardware by encrypting all the files and personal information they have," said Mark Bialic, president at Eurocom.

For more information, visit Eurocom.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

 

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