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Computers, News

BenQ's 11.6-Inch Joybook Lite U121 Eco Netbook Announced

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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[BenQ]

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Audio, Mobile, Video

BenQ Aries2 S6 MID Goes Live In Italy

The new BenQ S6 Mobile Internet Device makes a debut right on time, via Italian carrier TIM, with a 4.8-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen and a powerful 800MHz Atom MID processor, to handle the 3G 7.2Mbps HSDPA. It features a 2GB SSD drive, 512MB of RAM, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth 2.0 and WiFi connectivity, adorned in a small 159 x 89 x 22mm, 330gm package. To get this amazing Linux Midinux-based device, you’ll have to shell out €429 ($626), which means, giving up your next laptop procurement. Still, it looks like a top-notch portable machine with endless capabilities, the kind we’d like to see in our hands.

[Via UMPC Portal]

Computers, News

BenQ Rolls Out Joybook Lite U101 Netbook

Like we haven’t had enough, BenQ has just announced a new netbook, to join the overcrowded market, somewhere around the beginning of November. The new Joybook U101packs the usual specs, including a 10.1-inch 1024×600 display (an 8.9″ version is optional), a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, presumed 80GB storage capacity (still unofficial), built-in WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth, 3G WWAN option and the obvious 3-cell battery. You will be able to choose between Windows XP or Linux, as we’re still waiting for prices to be published.

[via Eee PC News]

Audio, Media Players, Video

BenQ Mid Gets The Atom Processor And Some Other Updated Specs

Remember the new BenQ mobile internet device, presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona back in February? seem there are more details coming out, making us very curious about it. Apparently, the new MID will include an Atom processor, along with 512MB of RAM, a 4GB SSD drive, an optional GPS system, voice activation and a G-Sensor function, to easily switch between tracks, application and internet navigation. In addition, it will support HSDPA, WiFi 802.11 b/g and bluetooth 2.0+EDR connectivity, together with a built in camera and a 4.8-inch touchscreen. Still no word on price or availability but we’re getting close to zero hour.

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[via slashgear]

Internet, Mobile

BenQ Unveils A New Mobile Internet Device

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BenQ has decided to make it official, introduces its new 4.8″ 3G HSDPA Mobile Internet Device (MID) at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new Mid features the Menlow platform from Intel with a shaking technology to minimize open windows, changeable desktop icons and more. Available in Q2 2008.

Specifications:

  • Display: 4.8? WVGA TouchScreen (1024 x 600).
  • Processor: Silverthorne 45nm, Intel Menlow platform.
  • Features: HSDPA, WiFi, sliding icons, 0.3MP camera
  • Price: unknown.

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[BenQ via jkkmobile]

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