Laptops Arena

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BenQ made available 3 new notebooks in Asia-Pacific, China and East Europe, featuring the recently announced SRS advanced surround sound audio solutions and HD audio sound cards.
If yesterday we were presenting you a new HP laptop series with the SRS Premium Sound, now we will talk about the SRS TruSurround XT, TruSurround HD and SRS Headphone 360, which are the new sound enhancements brought by BenQ’s Joybook S33, Joybook S42 and Joybook P53 notebook models.
In short words, the new SRS technologies deliver deeper and richer bass, crystal clear communication and high-definition of high frequencies, with compatibility with any kind of speaker system, whether it is built inside the computer, designed for desktop, or integrated in headphones.

According to the latest researches, the majority of the adults using a laptop computer need HD audio sound cards for content streaming, gaming and movies, so SRS had to develop the best solution without scarifying the lightweight and small form factor design of the portable computer.

BenQ Joybook S33 and Joybook S42 models feature the SRS TruSurround XT technology, which provides a premium virtual surround sound experience from any type of multichannel source, via 2 speakers or headphones. Doesn’t matter if sources are mono, stereo or surround encoded content, because the SRS technology transforms it into an outstanding virtual surround sound.



BenQ Joybook P53 laptop comes with the SRS TruSurround HD and SRS Headphone 360. The first technology supports input sources up to 6.1 channels and renders surround sound from 2.0 – 3.1 speakers.
It practically creates virtual “phantom” speakers for a greater multichannel surround sound effect. For example, if the source has mono sound, SRS TruSurround HD will give you the sensation of a three dimensional sound field, compensating for those systems that don’t offer tweeters for high frequency performance.

On the other hand, the SRS Headphone 360 enables outstanding surround sound effects on portable devices, enabling up to 7.1-channel sound over headphones including dialog clarity and enhanced bass.



The 13.3-inch ultra-portable BenQ Joybook S33’s design resembles the classic Victorian style by sporting curlicues over the white or black lid’s surface. Its 1280 x 800 display features 250 nits for high brightness and the Display Brilliance Enhancement Film for high-quality imaging. Inside it has the Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology, Windows Viata operating system, Intel GMA X4500HD graphics, up to 4GB system memory, up to 320GB hard drive storage, DVD burner, 4 USB ports, SPDIF connection, ExpressCard slot, a built-in 2MP web camera, microphone, the Intel WiFi Link 5100 module, Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR, a 4-in-1 card reader, High-Definition audio, Noise Suppression & Echo Cancellation, 4 hours of battery life, and the QDataTrove 3 backup and system restore utility. The system has a total weight of just 1.8Kg without the battery.

If you want to opt for a portable computer with High Definition support and separate graphics card, you can check BenQ Joybook S42 with an NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT card, support for full HD movies, LED Backlight display, BenQ’s backup and recovery system, Bluetooth 2.0, wireless draft N support, a built-in 2MP QEye webcam, and HDMI output connector. In addition, the laptop features a durable construction with shock-proof and scratch-resistance capabilities, as well as over 8 million keystrokes for the keyboard.
The 14.1-inch laptop comes with Windows Vista pre-installed, up to 4GB memory, up to 320GB hard drive, DVD burner, ExpressCard slot, a 4-in-1 card reader, HD Audio, and many other elements, all in a 2Kg unit, excluding the battery providing 5.5 hours of continuous operation.



BenQ Joybook P53 is the largest newly introduced laptop from the company, sporting a 15.4-inch display and weighting 2.4Kg not including the battery.
Characteristics of this model include an AMD Turion 64 X2 processor, Windows Vista operating system, ATI Radeon HD3450 256MB graphics, up to 4GB system memory, 320GB maximum HDD capacity, DVD burner, 4 USB ports, HDMI output, built-in 2MP web camera, and all the other components of the previously described models, including HD audio sound cards.

"Through their hands-on involvement throughout our development process, SRS demonstrated a unique, in-depth understanding of how to tune and optimize their advanced sound solutions to deliver excellent audio performance for our exciting new line of Joybook," said Peter Chen, GM of BenQ Technology Product Center. "Our customers expect us to combine exquisite design with advanced technology to deliver great performance, practicality and ultimate portability. Given that, we are convinced that, thanks to SRS' state-of-the-art audio solutions, there will be no compromises in terms of audio output, guaranteeing our customers a seamless and superior multimedia experience."

The award-winning wireless Internet devices from BenQ were launched at the end of September in Italy.
Also known as BenQ MID Aries2, BenQ S6 is a high-end mini touch-screen computer created for wireless communication and high-speed Internet access, sporting a 4.8-inch widescreen display of 800 x 480 resolution, and measuring 6.2 x 3.5 x 0.9 inches at 370 grams.

It is powered by the 800MHz Intel Atom processing technology with low-power consumption, providing a longer battery life, and uses an advanced user interface accessible via the touch-sensitive screen with motion-based finger actions.
In addition, the mini touch-screen computer supports highs-speed 3.5G, full HTTP, WLAN, email, multimedia playing, and others, allowing you to tap on the icons, rotate the handset to enable the landscape view, resize web pages, quick shake for viewing thumbnails of all open files, swipe to flip through pictures, and drag images with the finger to attach them to your emails.

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Another high-end technology enabled in the new mobile gadget allows you to control computer with voice commands.
BenQ MID S6 mini touch-screen computer is available at a retail price of 429 €.

"The S6 is the full realization of BenQ's new promise of creating cool, lookin' great products that enhance consumers' daily lives. It gives you complete Internet control in the palm of your hand, allowing you to navigate the web via an interface that is so highly intuitive, it feels completely natural and is actually very fun," said Giorgio Bignoli, Vice President BenQ Europe. "Such complete connectivity – uncompromised by size or mobility, delivered in a high-tech, stylish form – will enhance user lifestyles, making them feel great and look great.”

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Winner of Bronze at the International Design Excellence Awards 2008, the BenQ MID Aries2 features ultra light weight and a cool design to be a great portable device with Internet capabilities.
Secondly, the interactive user interface is amazing! If you shake the MID it displays all the open windows, aligning them, and you can manage them immediately. You can flip it vertically and horizontally and browse the menus using your finger or stylus if you have to type, zoom or do other things. Imagine how you could manipulate pictures based on this Motion Sensing technology!

In a recent press release, BenQ announced the award for its Mobile Internet Device among 205 winners out of 1,517 entries from 26 countries.

"With the improvement of touch panel technologies, how to combine a familiar and interesting operation model with complicated technologies is the biggest challenge for BenQ's designers," said Manfred Wang, Chief Design Officer of BenQ. "The award is recognition of BenQ's excellence in developing innovative designs and technologies. In a dedicated pursuit of bringing enjoyment and quality to life, BenQ is committed to optimize today's digital mobile lifestyle through observing consumers' lifestyle and bringing innovative designs."



Revealed first time at the Customer Electronics Show as a prototype, BenQ Mid got a name, the Aries2, and became a real product in a very short time, being the most famous among all the other wireless Internet devices. It features a 4.8-inch display with touchscreen, a built-in 0.3MP web camera, high-speed Internet connectivity, the Linux RedFlag Midinux operating system, Intel Atom processor for low power consumption, 800MHz processing speeds, 512MB RAM memory, and 4GB Solid State Drive.
The Midinux operating system based on Linux, was designed especially for this type of Internet-enabled devices, and is characterized by high security, open interface, flexible customization and lots of other features.

We are still waiting for information on availability and estimated price.

<-234x60 Half Banner - left->BenQ has just launched a new slim notebook included in its Joybook series, dedicated to the stylish customers.
The 1-inch thick Joybook X31 has a 13.3-inch LED display with 300 nits brightness, HDMI connectivity, biometric fingerprint sensor, delivering superb graphics via the nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT video card with 512MB memory, all these encased in resistant magnesium-aluminum alloy which adds the metallic finish on the bronze background.



In addition to the LED display technology, the notebook features also UltraVivid Technology with Display Brilliance Enhancement Film for sharp images even in special light conditions.
It is powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo LV L7500 processor with 1.6GHz speeds, and runs on Windows Vista operating system, integrating the Mobile Intel PM965 Express Chipset, up to 4GB RAM memory, up to 250GB HDD storage, a 8X DVD Super-Multi optical drive, a bettery of up to 6-cell Lithium-Ion for 3.5 hours of operating time, modem, Ethernet connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2x 1.5W speaker system, microphone, high definition audio, and built-in 3MP web camera.



The notebook measures 320 x 229 x 25.3 mm and weighs 1.60 Kg without the battery.

And here comes a new notebook from BenQ, the 14.1-inch Joybook R45 sporting a nice and elegant housing, and running on Windows Vista operating system.
It is powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor clocked at 2.1GHz and the graphics are enhanced by the nVIDIA GeForce 8400M G card which improves the image quality on the UltraVivid-enabled wide display with 1280x800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time , 200 nits brightness and Display Brilliance Enhancement Film for ultra-sharp image quality.



There is a built-in 2MP camera for video conferences, microphone, Wi-Fi connectivity, WLAN, built-in 1.5W speakers with smart noise suppression and echo cancellation, HDMI interface, up to 4GB memory, up to 250GB HDD, an 8x DVD super multi double layer optical drive, Ethernet port, 4 USB ports, modem, Bluetooth with EDR, 4-in-1 card reader, and a 6-cell Li-Ion battery.
BenQ Joybook R45 measures 340 x 246 x 27.5 mm at 2.13Kg without the battery.



We don’t have information regarding the price but as soon as BenQ will release it in stores in China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and Russia this month, we’ll find out more.