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All-Purpose Notebooks

BenQ Joybook R55VV09

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BenQ Joybook R55VV09 3.00

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RRP

$1999.00

Review Date

Thursday, 19th of April, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T5500

Supported Media : DVD±RW

What's Hot

Windows Media Encoder 9.0 test results

What's Not

Soft speakers, limited screen movement and viewing angle

The Final Word

While this notebook hasn't excelled in anything particular, it shows enough aptitude in the key area's of business usage to do the job well.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

Widescreen Active Matrix XGA

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

Aspect Ratio

16:10

General

Width (mm)

355

Height (mm)

254.6

Weight (kg)

2.8 (with battery)

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

100 GB

RPM

5400

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Memory

Maximum memory (RAM)

2 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

Multimedia Features

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

PCI Express x2

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T5500

Processor Speed

1.66 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Business

Bundled Software

BenQ QMedia Bar Power DVD Nero Express Adobe Reader Anti-Virus

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Firewire, Line In, Line out, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Input, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Network Protocols Supported

Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11n, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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