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BenQ Joybook S32W-PV14

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BenQ Joybook S32W-PV14 3.50

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RRP

$1899.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 4th of September, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

What's Hot

SRS audio, Design

What's Not

Screen's viewing angle, Internal speakers

The Final Word

We like the new look and it's a reasonable performer, but we were disappointed by the speakers and the poor viewing angle on the screen. Ultimately this notebook is pleasant to use, but leaves you wondering what more it could have offered.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Display

Screen size

13.3 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Length (mm)

227.5

Width (mm)

334

Height (mm)

27.9~30.0

Weight (kg)

2.1

Weight without PSU (kg)

1.8

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

120 GB

RPM

5400

Media

Supported Memory Media

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

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

2 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel GM965 Chipset

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

Processor Speed

2.0 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, SPDIF output, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11a , 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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