BenQ debuts Joybook Lite U101 netbook
By Donald Melanson 
posted September 12th 2008 11:38AM
posted September 12th 2008 11:38AM
It looks like there's some good news for folks that feel that the current crop of netbooks just aren't BenQ enough, as BenQ has now finally joined the fray with its new Joybook Lite U101 netbook. This one packs a 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 display (an 8.9-inch version will apparently also be available), along with the usual 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, a hard drive of unspecified size, a 3-cell battery, XP or Linux and, as is becoming increasingly common, optional 3G. Hit up the link below for a few more pics, and look for the 8.9-inch and 10.1-inch versions to roll out in October and November, respectively.
I wonder what the price point will be.... BenQ makes some cheap stuff.
So the same as all the others then, with mild-design-difference #47. Without a 6-cell option...
I suppose we can all pray that it might be cheaper than the others...
the design looks inspired by the pillows on my grandmother's couch.
That hinge looks very similar to Sony's new VAIOs.
BTW, wondering when Sony would be coming with their own atom based computer.
It is one of the last large computer manufacturer that has yet to release a mini-notebook.
I'm not wondering. There are too many choices already.
No not another crossbreed. Why S10? Why Aspire One?
These are sweeet, not everyone needs their comp to play high volume software games. the netbooks are awesome for regular people who surf the internet and travel out side of the room!
am I reading this right?
"For about $ 468 there will be a nuclear system with 3.5G module!"
3.5G Reactors are old soviet surplus, no wonder the price, you want at least 5G unless you have a wish for leukemia.
"what is that you have there?"
"uh... it's a BenQ... .... Joy... book...." *hides face in shame*
So true.
I really hope we start seeing more variety in options when the duo core atom is released.
Ideas for variety:
A screen size between 8.9-10.1? slightly larger keyboard than 8.9 but more portable than a 10.1.
A variety of case materials? Metal vs plastic version.
A pointer control instead of a track pad.
Just throwing out some ideas.
BenQ joined the race 6 months too late. There is nothing different or compelling about this BenQ netbook. It’s the exact same spec as all the other major notebooks at the exact same price. So why buy a BenQ? Where is the value?
In a few months when the new Intel netbook processor is available along with the larger SSD drives, and blueray drive BenQ and the rest of the netbook manufacturers will be giving away these current models as prizes at the supermarket and petrol station. If you can wait before buying a netrbook than wait a few months as you will get twice the value.