Gadgets and Gizmos

BenQ Launches Joybook Q41 notebook

BenQ has unleashed a new notebook PC, called the Joybook Q41 featuring dual screens. Running on Intel Core2 Duo processor and Microsoft Windows Vista OS for Windows Sideshow, the latest device assists the owner to browse for info through the mini-display. On the auxiliary display, you can get information of favorite music, treasured photos and fun games and other updates.

This laptop also provides VoIP function directly from the auxiliary display. The Joybook Q41 is the first laptop to offer VoIP function directly from the auxiliary display.

Users can dial directly from the auxiliary display to be instantly in touch with friends and colleagues. As a new class of laptops, the Joybook Q41 is designed to fulfill all of your needs conveniently.

It is inspired by glass curtain walls of skyscrapers, the Joybook Q41 is designed with a glossy belt for its 2.5” auxiliary display and a red operation-key-lighting that adds a sense of fashion.

The Joybook Q41 is equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system that offers breakthrough gadgets for Windows Sideshow, enabling users to quickly browse for the information they need on the auxiliary display and enjoy personal entertainment without opening the laptop.

Features

CPU

Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7100

Operating System

Windows Vista® Business,
Windows Vista® Home Premium,
Windows Vista® Home Basic

Chipset

Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

Graphics

Intel® GMA X3100 Shared(Max. to 358MB)

Memory

DDRII-667 512MB and above (max to 2.0 GB)

Hard Drive

80/100/120/160 GB (5400RPM-SATA)

Optical Drive

(1)24X DVD/CD-RW Combo*
(2)8X Super Multi (Support Double Layer)*
*Selected models only.

Screen Size

13.3″ UltraVivid* widescreen display
*Selected models only.

Resolution

WXGA(1280×800)

Brightness

250nit

I/O Ports

USB 2.0 x 4, FireWire (IEEE 1394) x 1, RJ-45 Ethernet port x 1, RJ-11 Modem port x 1, S-Video x 1, VGA port x 1, DC-IN x 1, Microphone-in x 1, ExpressCard Slot x 1, SPDIF connection x 1(shared with Headphone-out jack)

Webcam

Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam

Battery

6-cell Lithium-ion Battery, 49Whr (4400mAh) ;
approximately 4hr duration*
*The battery life is estimated (under BatteryMark V4.0.1) when the power-saving mode is on. The actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings.

Communications/Networks

Modem: Built-in 56K/V.92
LAN: Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Wireless LAN: Support Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN*
Built-in Bluetooth Rev. 2.0/ EDR(Optional)*
*Selected models only.

Card Reader

5-in-1 card reader: SD/MMC/MS/MS-Pro/xD

Audio

Built-in 1.5W speakers*2
Built-in Microphone*1
(1) Sound Blaster Pro Compatible
(2) HD Audio
(3) Noise Suppression & Echo Cancellation supported
(4) SRS TruSurround XT technology

Software

BenQ QMedia Bar, BenQ QShot, BenQ Surround, WebCam Companion, Adobe Reader, PowerDVD, Nero Express, Anti-Virus Software, Magic-I, Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Free Trial*
*For Windows operating system only

Dimensions

334 x 227.5 x 27.9 (front) ~30.0 (rear) mm

Weight

1.8 kg (without battery)*
*Weight may vary depending on the particular hardware configuration.

Color

Black