The BenQ Joybook R42 Series Brings Favorable Cost-Performance Notebook Solutions to Value-Conscious Consumers

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, March 15, 2007 - BenQ today expands its Joybook lineup with the new Joybook R42 Series, aimed at providing favorable cost-performance notebook solutions to value-conscious consumers. The Joybook R42 features a 14.1” UltraVivid widescreen display, Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor and VIA Chrome9 HC™ DX9 IGP graphic chipset based on the Windows Vista™ operating system and also comes bundled with a 60-day free trial version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007.

The Joybook R42 series takes advantage of BenQ’s strengths in display technology by incorporating BenQ’s exclusive UltraVivid technology. By utilizing this exclusive technology, the R42 is able to deliver sharper, clearer images with more refined details. The UltraVivid technology employs DBEF™ (Display Brilliance Enhancement Film), which significantly raises the brightness of the screen. A low-reflectivity coating on the screen surface also helps to aggregate emitted light to further enhance brightness, providing a vibrant, crystal-clear image quality.

The Joybook R42 features a sophisticated frontal air-intake ventilation cooling system that brings in air from the front of the unit and then vents it out on the sides ensuring an effective cooling system for major heat-producing chips inside the notebook for optimal stability. The Joybook R42 is designed to meet the highest quality; the notebook has passed through a series of rigorous standard tests including scratch resistance test, pressure test, and hinge test. In addition, the R42 also comes equipped with a built-in Bluetooth® V2.0+EDR* function for simultaneously connection to various kinds of Bluetooth® peripherals.

* Selected models only.

Specifications:

CPU	Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T5500 and above or Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2050 and above
Operating System	Windows Vista™ Home Basic Windows Vista™ Home Basic
Graphic Subsystem	VIA Chrome9 HC™ DX9 IGP Shared (Max. 256MB)
Memory	DDRII 256MB and above (Max to 2.0 GB)
Hard Drive	60/80/100/120 GB (5400RPM-SATA)
Optical Drive	(1)24X DVD/CD-RW Combo* (2)8X DVD Super-Multi (Support Double Layer)* *Selected models only.
Screen Size	14.1" UltraVivid* widescreen display *Selected models only.
Resolution	WXGA (1280x 800)
I/O Ports	USB 2.0*4 I/O Ports USB 2.0*4 RJ-45 Ethernet port*1 RJ-11 Modem port*1 VGA port*1 ExpressCard*1 DC-IN*1 Microphone-in*1 Headphone-out*1
Battery	6-cell Lithium-ion Battery, 52Whr (4700mAh); approximately 3.0hr 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 Bluetooth:	Built-in Rev. 2.0/EDR* Modem: Built-in 56K/V.92 Modem LAN: Built-in 10/100 Ethernet Wireless LAN: - Built-in 802.11 a/b/g worldwide countries(except UAE and Thailand) - Built-in 80.11 b/g for UAE and Thailand)Bluetooth Rev.2.0/EDR(Optional)* *Selected models only.
Audio	Built-in Microphone *1 Built-in 1.0W speakers *2 (1)Sound Blaster Pro Compatible (2)HD Audio (3)Noise Suppression & Echo Cancellation supported
Software	BenQ QMedia Bar Adobe Reader Nero Express Anti-Virus Software Power DVD Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Free Trial)* *For Windows operating system only.
Dimensions (WxHxD)	338 x 248.6 x 23.0 (front) ~36.1 (rear) mm
Weight	1.9Kg (without battery)* *Weight may vary depending on the particular hardware configuration.