BenQ is out with a new netbook machine that suppose to give “a lot more for a lot less”, and you have to admit that’s exactly what you’ve been looking for on recession time. But without a given price, the only data you’ll have to settle with at this point is the specs themselves, which are quite impresive, to say the least. And getting into the core details, BenQ’s Joybook Lite U121 Eco is one of those extra sized netbook devices, having an 11.6-inch WXGA (1366×768) display and 100% full sized keyboard on top. Other that that, the Joybook unit will also include up to 500GB of HDD or 32GB SSD, along with Intel’s Atom Z520 / Z530 processors, 1GB of RAM, three USB2.0 sockets, 3-cell battery (with 6-cell optional), Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, WiFi 802.11 b/g and optional 3.75G HSUPA connectivity. Asian residents will be able to grab this one in Ocean Blue or Arctic White at the end June, either with Linux or Windows XP onboard. Hit the jump to read the full specs.
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Full Specifications
| CPU | Intel® Atom™ Processor Z520/Z530 |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition Linux Lite |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel® Polsbo US15W Express Chipset |
| Graphics | Intel® GMA500 |
| Memory | DDRII-533 1GB (max. to 2GB) |
| Hard Drive | HDD: 160/250/320/500 GB (5400RPM – SATA) |
| Optical Drive | SSD: 8/16/32 GB (option) |
| Screen Size | ?11.6?WXGA (1366×768) ?16:9 LED backlight ?UltraVivid widescreen display with 200nits ?Response Time:8ms |
| Resolution | WXGA (1366×768) |
| Brightness | 200 nits |
| I/O Ports | ?USB 2.0 x3 ?RJ-45 Ethernet port x1 ?D-Sub port x1 ?DC-IN x1 ?Microphone-in x1 ?Headphone-out x1 ?Line-in |
| Battery | ?3-cell Lithium-Ion Battery, 28.86 Whr (2600 mAh);approximately 4hrs duration ?6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery, 57.72 Whr (5200 mAH);approximately 8hrs durationThis battery life is estimated (under BatteryMark V4.0.1) when the power-saving model is on. The actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. |
| Communications/Networks | ?LAN:Built-in 10/100 Ethernet ?Wireless LAN: 802.11 b/g ?Bluetooth: Built-in Rev. 2.1/ EDR (option) ?Built-in 3.75G HSUPA (option) |
| Card Reader | 4-in-1 card reader: SD/MMC/MS/MS-Pro |
| Audio | ?Built-in 2W speaker x2 ?Built-in Microphone x1 ?Soundsystem x 2 channels (1) Sound Blaster Pro Compatible (2) HD Audio (3) Noise Suppression & Echo Cancellation supported (4) SRS TruSurround HD™ |
| Software | ?QData Trove 3.3 ?Anti-Virus Software ?Adobe Reader ?Adobe Flash Player ?WebCam Companion 3.0 ?Magic-I Visual Effect 2 ?MediaShow ?Microsoft Office Ready (60-day free trial)For Windows operating system only. |
| Dimensions | 290 x 209 x 26.4 ~ 31.7 (rear) mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg(with 3-cell battery)Weight may vary depending on the particular hardware configuration. |
| Warranty | 1 year Overseas Regional Warranty(ORW)ORW Service may vary by different regions. For details, please go to http://service.benq.com/orw/ |
| Webcam | Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam |
