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BenQ Joybook S42-PE01

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BenQ Joybook S42-PE01 3.75

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RRP

$1899.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 7th of October, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo P8400

Supported Media : CD-R

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo

Supported Media : DVD-R

Supported Media : DVD±R

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD-RW

Supported Media : DVD+RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

Supported Media : DVD±RW (±R DL)

Supported Media : DVD±RW (+R double layer)

What's Hot

Wide variety of ports, good value, nice design

What's Not

No e-SATA, low battery life, function key is where control key should be, left- and right-click button not separate.

The Final Word

If you can't fork out the extra $500 for the fully featured ASUS F8Va and still want decent performance in an attractive design then the BenQ Joybook S42-PE01 is worth looking at. It might not have all the bells and whistles, but for this price point it certainly has a lot.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

2.0 MP

Display

Screen size

14.1 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Length (mm)

341

Width (mm)

250

Height (mm)

Weight (kg)

2.85

Weight without PSU (kg)

2.25

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT

Graphics RAM

256 MB

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

320 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

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

Playable Discs

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

3MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel GM45

Bus Speed

1066MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo , DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW (+R double layer) , DVD±RW (dual layer) , DVD±RW (±R DL)

Drive Type

CD-RW/DVD-RW combo

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/54

Power Options

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo P8400

Processor Speed

2.26

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

ExpressCard, D-Sub, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Line In, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of D-Sub Ports

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of HDMI Output Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Line In Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Network Protocols Supported

Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

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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