BenQ Joybook Lite U121 Eco mini-laptop

[Gonzo]

BenQ officially launched today their latest ultra-portable Netbook, the 1.3kg Joybook Lite U121 Eco. Take-anywhere mobility is sure to please with a quick-charging 8-hour battery, comprehensive connectivity, and large capacity hybrid storage drive. Solid office performance plus uninhibited Internet bliss – all uncompromised by the practical price tag – also have consumers grinning with glee. And love goes beyond the immediate consumer with the U121 Eco’s environmentally-conscious engineering that keeps the earth Lookin’ Great.

"From its portability to its affordability, the U121 Eco empowers consumers with the freedom to enjoy digital entertainment without hesitation. It’s engineered to be a carefree go-everywhere companion for a fun digital lifestyle,” said Peter Chen, General Manager of BenQ Technology Product Center. “Its green design likewise reflects BenQ’s spirit of ‘Enjoyment Matters.’”

Portability that Pleases


For consumers constantly on the go, the Joybook Lite U121 Eco is a perfect partner. Its 6-cell battery lasts up to 8 hours, ideal for international flights or leisure afternoons at the park. And with quick-charge capability, the U121 Eco lets users recover 80% battery life (6 hours) in just an hour’s worth of charge – perfect for recharging during connecting flights or a stop at the cafe. At an easy-to-tote 1.3kg and boasting unlimited connectivity via high-speed WiFi, 802.11 b/g/n WLAN card, optional Bluetooth 2.1, and optional 3.75G HSUPA, the U121 Eco gives users full freedom to explore the Internet from anywhere. Plus, users can store a mega multimedia mobile library by upping the 32GB SDD storage with the 500GB HDD for an ample 532GB total memory capacity (optional).


Features to Fall For


The U121 Eco is a well-equipped innovation sure to entice almost any user. High Definition (HD) content is a perfect fit on the native 1366x768 (16:9) screen with images flawlessly reproduced without distortion or black bars. Consumers will be further enamored by the super-smooth 8ms response time and UltraVivid™ technology (for exceptional color depth and detail definition). Instant video sharing is irresistible with the high-resolution 1.3MP webcam (with WebCam® Companion3® and Magic-i® Visual Effects 2), built-in 2W speakers, VoIP, and 2-channel SRS TruSurround HD® Technology. And there’s more to love: a full-size keyboard, future-proof HDMI (HDCP), and a hush 26dB operating noise.


Enamoring of the Environment


Besides just economical, the “Eco” also denotes the U121’s ecologically-minded design. Certified Energy Star, Taiwan/China/Japan Green Labels, and EPEAT Silver, the U121 draws 40% less power than the previous generation courtesy of Intel’s least power-consuming processor, the Atom™, and the mercury-free, low-energy LED screen. Over the product’s life, 75% of the mechanical elements and 70% of packaging are also recyclable. The U121’s aesthetics also speak of environmental devotion: an ocean blue color option calls to mind the need to protect Earth’s marine beauty from pollution; an arctic white option beckons attention to preserving the pristine ice caps from global warming.


The Joybook Lite U121 Eco will be available in June, 2009 in China, Malaysia, and Taiwan.

For more information, please visit BenQ.com.

[Simond]

Enjoy More for Less with the BenQ Joybook Lite U121 Eco!

Everyone's looking for just a little more these days-more time, more space, more fun, more friends, more everything. Knowing that, BenQ presents to you the BenQ Joybook Lite U121 Eco-a netbook that's designed to give you a lot more for a lot less!

With one close look at the BenQ Joybook Lite U121 Eco, you'll find that BenQ has fine-tuned even the smallest detail to give you the biggest functionality and enjoyment! Whether it's the extra large 11.6" 16:9 LED-backlit wide screen display, the supreme battery performance, or the HDD/SSD supported hard drive*, the U121 Eco is a true steal of a deal, getting you your money's worth!There's more! Whether it's Ocean Blue or Arctic White, the BenQ Joybook Lite U121 Eco, as suggested by its name, is an all-around eco-friendly 3C product built to keep the Earth lookin' great!

Keep It Light and Fun
A netbook is invented to keep you on the go, not wear you down-even when it's got an 11.6" extra large screen! That's why we've slimmed down the U121 Eco to a mere 1.3kg to keep things light and fun for you!



Stay Out and About All Day Long
Why worry about running out of battery life when you can get a maximized 8-hour battery life with the energy-efficient U121 Eco? Plus, you can always use Q-Charge, BenQ's quick charge function, to get 80% charged in just one hour's time! That's another 6 hours of fun to be exact!

Type Freely and Comfortably

The U121 Eco gives you 100% typing comfort with its 100% full sized keyboard! So go ahead and type freely! You'll never have to worry about constantly hitting the wrong keys again!

Go Easy on Your Eyes
Pamper your eyes with the 11.6" extra large 16:9 LED-backlit wide screen display! With a 70% increase in viewable space , they can finally have a break from constant squinting!

Function Better with Two Brains
With the built-in HDD/SSD supported hard drive, you get to enjoy speedy boost-ups and super-sized memory capacity to up to 532GB*-which is more than enough for 600 movies!

More Enjoyment

The U121 Eco features BenQ's patented UltraVivid Technology that works hand in hand with its LED-backlight display to boost the brightness of the high gloss widescreen surface. Along with the 8ms response time, a vibrant and noise-free image is yours to enjoy!

Love What You Hear
Turn on the 2.0W speakers and experience the 360° blasting sound effect of the SRS TruSurround HD® Technology! Additionally, the U121 Eco's quiet design keeps the fans turning at only 26dB, so you will be left undisturbed whether you're busy working or enjoying your favorite movie.

More Connection

Not only you get to cruise the town all day with the BenQ Joybook Lite U121 Eco, you get to stay connected via the Internet wherever you go!The 24/7 unlimited Internet access with the 802.11b/g/n WLAN is reliable and great for transmitting your multimedia data and HD video files! With the help of 3.75G HSUPA*, you can get even smoother, faster data transfer. Additionally, there's QData Trove 3.3, the system backup guardian that'll keep your information safe during transfers and protect you from virus attacks.

Not to mention, the U121 Eco comes with the Bluetooth 2.1 and a built-in 1.3M webcam, so you can keep your U121 Eco connected to all your Bluetooth-supported devices as well as share your life with loved ones even when they're an ocean away!

More Eco-friendly
Whether it's the power-saving LED-backlit display, low power consumption Intel Atom CPU, or the massive amount of recycled material incorporated for packaging, the U121 Eco, as globally recognized by EPEAT and Energy Star, is one "seriously green" product!