BenQ Launches 13.3-inch AMD-based Netbook

by Jennifer Johnson — Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 06:52 PM EDT

Calling it an ultra-portable netbook, BenQ has launched its latest Joybook Lite T131. Running on AMD’s Yukon chipset and Sempron processor, the Joybook Lite manages to pack a 13.3-inch WXGA (1280x800) display with anti-glare, 1 GB of RAM (upgradable to 2 GB), a 250/320 GB hard drive, a 2-in-1 card reader, and built in 802.11b/g/n into its body. The T131 weighs just under four pounds and measures approximately 1.1 inches thick.

The T131 ships with Windows Vista Home Basic, but you can upgrade to Windows Vista Business if you like. In terms of connectivity, the T131 offers two USB 2.0 ports as well as a microphone and headphone jack.

There’s no word yet on pricing or a U.S. release date, but Chinese customers should be able to pick up this netbook at the end of the month.

Joybook Lite T131 Specifications

CPU	AMD Sempron™ Processor 200U
Operating System	Windows Vista® Home Basic Windows Vista® Business Upgrade Recommended Linux
Chipset	AMD M690E+ SB600 Chipset
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon™ X1270
Memory	DDRII-400 1GB and above (max to 2.0GB)
Hard Drive	250/320 GB (5400RPM - SATA)
Screen Size	13.3"WXGA(1280x800) TFT-LCD(CCFL B/L) UltraVivid widescreen display with 250nits Response Time:16ms
Resolution	WXGA (1280x800)
I/O Ports	USB 2.0 x2 RJ-45 Ethernet port x1 D-Sub port x1 ExpressCard slot x1 DC-IN x1 Microphone-in x1 Headphone-out x1
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery, 48 Whr (4400 mAh);approximately 3hrs duration* * This battery life is estimated (under BatteryMark V4.0.1) when the power-saving model is on.The actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings.
Communications/Networks	LAN:Built-in 10/100 Ethernet Wireless LAN: Built-in 802.11b/g/n
Card Reader	2-in-1 card reader:SD/MMC
Audio	Built-in 1.0W speaker x2 Built-in Microphone x1 Soundsystem x 2 channels (1) HD Audio (2) Noise Suppression & Echo Cancellation supported
Software	Anti-Virus QDataTrove3.0 Adobe Reader WebCam Companion 3.0 ArcSoft Miv2 Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-day Free Trial* * For Windows operating system only
Dimensions	320 x 240 x 28 (rear) mm
Weight	1.5kg (without battery) Weight may vary depending on the particular hardware configuration.
Warranty	1 year Overseas Regional Warranty(ORW) ORW Service may vary by different regions. For details, please go to http://service.benq.com/orw/
Webcam	Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam

Tags: Netbook, BenQ, Joybook, Joybook Lite, T131

BenQ Launches 13.3-inch AMD-based Netbook

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