The new BenQ Joybook R42 Laptop has been launched with pretty design and it weighs just 1.9 kilograms. This sleek looking laptop supports a WXGA resolutions up to 1280 pixels horizontally and 800 pixels vertically. Impressive sound is delivered from the 2 integrated speakers and each support 1 watt audio power. Built-in microphone is the audio input supported. Remarkable audio features of the unit include Sound Blaster Pro compatibility, HD audio, noise suppression and echo cancellation.

Vivid Display

Impressive display is delivered by the integrated screen of this laptop which is 14.1 inches in size which supports widescreen format. Sharper and stunning display is assured as the product has been featured with the most innovative Ultra vivid technology. A note worthy feature of the new display technology is Display Brilliance Enhancement Film (DBEF). This feature can increase the brightness of the screen drastically. A low reflective coating has used on the surface of the screen for aggregating the emitted light to again augment the brightness to present a vibrant, unambiguous image quality.

Air-intake Ventilation Cooling System

This innovative system is needed to bring in air from the front portion of the device. Then it will vent out on the sides and this cooling system is essential as the device has been integrated with heat-producing chips.

Properly tested

BenQ Laptop PC has undergone various tests to prove its compatibility to meet distinct advanced requirements. Some of those tests are hinge test, scratch-resistant test and pressure test.

Built-in Bluetooth

This new notebook comes integrated with the most advanced wireless Bluetooth technology for. You can use the new “EDR” function to use distinct Bluetooth peripherals simultaneously. The following are some of the features offered in-connection with this Bluetooth:

• Built-in 56Kbps Modem
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet Wireless LAN
• Built-in 802.11 a/b/g
• Built-in 80.11 b/g for UAE and Thailand )Bluetooth Rev.2.0/EDR

Technical Specifications

IntelCore Duo Processor T5500 and above or Intel Core Duo Processor T2050 and above has been incorporated with BenQ Joybook R42 Notebook to support distinct functionalities of Windows Vista Home Basic Operating System. It can offer maximum of 2 GB memory for graphics functionalities as it has come with VIA Chrome9 HC™ DX9 IGP Shared processor. Installed capacity of RAM is 2 GB and you can utilize immense storage from the integrated hard drive. The device can support distinct capacities like 60, 80, 100 and 120 GB. Two available optical drives are 24x DVD/CD-RW Combo and 8x DVD Super-Multi drives.

Input and Output Ports

• 4 USB 2.0
• 4 I/O Ports USB 2.0
• 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port
• 1 RJ-11 Modem port
• 1 VGA port
• 1 Express Card
• 1 DC-IN
• 1 Microphone-in
• 1 Headphone-out

Battery Power

The device works on 6-cell Lithium Ion battery which can offer battery life up to 3 hours. If working with the mains power, the BenQ Joybook R42 Laptop needs up to 52 watts power per hour.

Physical aspects

This highly portable device has been made using the compact dimensions like 338 mm width, 248.6 mm height and 23 mm depth.

General Info
Brand	BenQ
Model	BenQ R42
Weight	1.9 kg
Dimensions	338 x 248.6 x 23.0 mm
Processor Type	Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T5500 and above or   Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2050 and above
Hard disk capacity	60/80/100/120 GB
RAM capacity	2 GB
RAM type	DDRII
Screen size	14.1 in
Screen resolution	1280 x 800
Graphics card	VIA Chrome9 HC DX9 IGP
USB ports	4
Optical drives	(1)24X DVD/CD-RW Combo*   (2)8X DVD Super-Multi (Support Double Layer)
Battery capacity	52Whr (4700mAh)
Wireless technology	Bluetooth
Modem	Built-in 56K/V.92 Modem
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Basic
Features
S-Video card	Yes
Wi-Fi capability	No
CD/ DVD Read/write	Yes
Firewire port	Yes
Software Supported
	BenQ QMedia Bar
	Nero Express
	Adobe Reader
	Anti-Virus Software
	Power DVD
	Microsoft Office Professional 2007 60-Day Free Trial