Here’s a look at BenQ’s upcoming UMPC called the mid. It has an Intel Atom processor (the base 800MHz model), 512MB of RAM, a 4GB SSD hard drive, HSPDA support along with wifi and bluetooth. The UMPC will also feature a “G-Senser” for “direct touch and free movement to surf on internet,” voice activation, and optional GPS. No word on the price or availability of the mid at this time. [Engadget]
The BenQ Joybook R45 has been officially released. It comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz processor, NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G graphics card, 4GB DDR2 RAM, 250GB 5400RPM Hard Drive, a Dual Layer DVD Super-Multi Drive, a 14.1″ WXGA (1280×800) Widescreen, 2.0-Megapixel Webcam, Wireless LAN, bluetooth, 4-in-1 card reader, and Windows Vista. Price is still unknown. [PCLaunches]
BenQ will be dropping another Penryn-based laptop called the Joybook A53. It comes with a Core 2 Duo T7250 processor with 512MB of RAM, 80 to 200GB 5400RPM hard drive, dual-layer DVD writer, 15.4-inch WXGA (1,280 x 800) resolution display, 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA output, audio in / out and 6-cell battery with 2.3-hours of usage along with integrated ethernet / wifi, a 4-in-1 multicard reader and a 0.3-megapixel webcam for video chats. There’s no word on the price for this bad boy, but it will be coming to Australia, Thailand, Poland, Russia, and China very soon. [Electronista]
This particular laptop has Windows Vista built-in among other things. The BenQ multimedia laptop Joybook Q41 features a 14.1″ wide UltraVivid display, and 2.5″ additional external display, with a processor Intel Core 2 Duo operating system and Microsoft Windows Vista. In addition, it also features bluetooth and wi-fi. There’s no pricing or availability info at this time. Check back later for more updates.
BenQ’s new JoyBook R43 14.1-inch notebook features Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 2GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11b/g wireless, Bluetooth, 4-in-1 media card reader, and Windows Vista operating system. The BenQ Joybook R43 Will be released in China in December. Pricing info is still unknown.
