Toshiba Satellite Pro C50-A-1K9 15.6" Intel Core i5-3230M 2.6GHz 6GB 500GB NVIDIA 740M 2GB Win8.1

This Toshiba laptop has a powerful M series core i5 processor which operates at 2.6Ghz and is built for performance. It also has a 2GB dedicated NVIDIA 740M graphics card which sits as i fairly high level 2nd class card, according to the independent website Notebookcheck.net. This means you should be able to play 90% of games at a middle graphics settings as oppossed to a much lower setting for lower standard cards. However, it will also play a lot of games at a high setting including such games as Bioshock Iinfinite and Dead space 3 (According to Notebookcheck.net). Therefore this should also be a great great choice for video editing & creating and playing MMO's. It is the perfect all rounder!!!

Please note no games come with this product and if you plan to play games on this laptop , it is likey to get hot and therefore we do recommend getting a notebook cooler for your laptop. Great brands for notebook coolers include Zalman and Coolermaster.

The Satellite C50 series offers great value and great quality for everyday computing and features a 39.6cm (15.6') display and textured matt black finish. Extensive connectivity options are incorporated and include SuperSpeed USB 3.0, HDMI and integrated numeric keypad for added convenience and ease of use. Selected models also feature a touchscreen interface

Well Connected

Toshiba laptops come with a range of features and connectivity options that enhance your user experience. The spacious full size keyboard with numeric keypad is ideal for applications such as spreadsheets, and ensures typing is comfortable. Swap pictures and files or expand your storage capabilities using the SD card slot, plug into the 1x USB 3.0 or 2x USB 2.0 ports to share content with your other devices. USB 3.0 is the latest USB standard that offers transfer rates up to 10 times faster than Hi-Speed USB 2.0. HDMI connectivity enables high definition connectivity from your laptop to AV equipment including your HD TV.

Streamlined Design

The Satellite C50 features a new streamlined design with a textured matt black finish and weighs from only 2.4kg. The textured finish helps to minimise fingerprint marks as well as giving a smart look and feel. The 39.6cm (15.6") display with LED backlighting delivers sharp and vivid images.

Software Essentials

You'll get everything you need to get moving straight away. A one-month free trial of Microsoft® Office 365 is pre-installed whilst the McAfee® Internet Security free trial instantly detects and blocks viruses, including stopping web threats before they are downloaded to your PC. Skype is also included for face to face video calls and phone calls to both other Skype users and ordinary phones. Toshiba laptop owners can also sign up for a 2 month free trial of the Telegraph Digital Pack which includes Telegraph for Windows, unlimited telegraph.co.uk access, Telegraph mobile apps and more.

High Quality Audio

The integrated stereo speakers are positioned below the screen and combine with DTS Sound audio suite to ensure that music or movie soundtracks can be enjoyed at their best. DTS Sound includes a sound enrichment suite that boosts volume, enhances bass and improves definition. Enjoy immersive audio complete with deep, rich bass and crystal clear dialogue. DTS Sound also delivers high-frequency definition for crisp detail in any listening environment, ensuring users a premium and natural entertainment experience whether you are using the laptop speakers or headphones.

Specifications

• Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3230M Dual Core (2.6GHz, Intel Ivy Bridge Architecture, 3MB Cache, Intel Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz)
• Screen: 15.6" (Toshiba TruBrite TFT, 1366x768 WXGA resolution, LED Backlight)
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit
• RAM: 6GB (DDR3)
• Hard Drive 500GB
• Optical Drive: DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
• Graphics: Dedicated (NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M with 2GB Dedicated Memory)
• Wireless LAN: Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless)
• Network Card: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Fast Ethernet
• Integrated Webcam: Integrated Webcam with Microphone
• Card Reader: 3-in-1 card reader (SD/SDHC,MMC)
• Features: 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 , bluetooth 4.0 , HDMI, VGA