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BenQ has added a new member to its Joybook Lite lineup with the introduction of U121 Eco that sports an 11.6-inch display with 1366 x 768 pixel. So lets check out the rest of the specs: a low power Intel Atom Z520/Z530 processor, a Mobile Intel Polsbo US15W Express chipset, an Intel GMA500 graphics, a full sized keyboard, up to 500GB HDD, up to 32GB SSD, an Ethernet port, 3 USB ports, optional Bluetooth and HSUPA connectivities, a choice of either Windows XP home or Linpus Linux Lite OS and a 3 cell battery. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [ netbooknews.de via Liliputing ]...

BenQ has decided to release its new Joybook Lite U101 netbook in Taiwan and China. The netbook features a 10.1 inch display with LED backlight and a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is good for watching movie. The BenQ Joybook Lite U101 is now available in Taiwan and will be released in China this week. Unfortunately, its price tag is still unknown. [ Digitimes ]...

Here is the new addition to the famous BenQ Joybook laptops. The Joybook R46 sports a 14.1-inch UltraVivid WXGA display, a Core 2 Duo T3400 processor, integrated x4500 graphics, up to 4GB RAM, up to 320GB storage, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. You can also makes a video conference with its 2MP webcam and microphone with smart noise suppression. The new Joybook R46 is now available in China, Thailand and Malaysia. Pricing info is still unavailable. [ mirabuna ]...

BenQ has updated its netbook lineup with the new Joybook Lite U101. It features 10.1 1,024 x 600 display (an 8.9-inch version will also be available), 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, a hard drive of unspecified size, a 3-cell battery, and optional 3G. U101 will run on optional Windows XP or Linux operating system. The 8.9-inch and 10.1-inch versions will hit retail shop in October and November for an undisclosed price. [ Engadget ]...

The MID Aries2 won the bronze award for Interactive Product Experiences at recent IDEA Award 2008. Its rumored to be powered by an Intel Silverthorne 800MHz CPU, with 512MB of RAM and a 4GB SSD. Connectivity includes HSDPA, WiFi b/g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. The initial design was made with convenience for Internet users in mind. Its ultra-light weight makes it highly mobile. You can open windows and access them by simply shaking the device. Use finger or stylus to type, zoom and click. Flip the device vertically or horizontally and you get to see some mode changes. BenQ has suggested the portable touchscreen device would launch in Europe this quarter. It will be one of the most anticipated portables of the year. [ Slashgear ]...

Heres a look at BenQs upcoming UMPC called the mid. It has an Intel Atom processor (the base 800MHz model), 512MB of RAM, a 4GB SSD hard drive, HSPDA support along with wifi and bluetooth. The UMPC will also feature a G-Senser for direct touch and free movement to surf on internet, voice activation, and optional GPS. No word on the price or availability of the mid at this time. [ Engadget ]...

BenQ will be dropping another Penryn-based laptop called the Joybook A53. It comes with a Core 2 Duo T7250 processor with 512MB of RAM, 80 to 200GB 5400RPM hard drive, dual-layer DVD writer, 15.4-inch WXGA (1,280 x 800) resolution display, 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA output, audio in / out and 6-cell battery with 2.3-hours of usage along with integrated ethernet / wifi, a 4-in-1 multicard reader and a 0.3-megapixel webcam for video chats. Theres no word on the price for this bad boy, but it will be coming to Australia, Thailand, Poland, Russia, and China very soon. [ Electronista ]...

This particular laptop has Windows Vista built-in among other things. The BenQ multimedia laptop Joybook Q41 features a 14.1 wide UltraVivid display, and 2.5 additional external display, with a processor Intel Core 2 Duo operating system and Microsoft Windows Vista. In addition, it also features bluetooth and wi-fi. Theres no pricing or availability info at this time. Check back later for more updates....

BenQs new JoyBook R43 14.1-inch notebook features Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 2GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11b/g wireless, Bluetooth, 4-in-1 media card reader, and Windows Vista operating system. The BenQ Joybook R43 Will be released in China in December. Pricing info is still unknown....

BenQ introduced their latest Joybook R56 laptop, which features 15.4-inch UltraVivid widescreen LCD display with 8ms response time and 1280800 WXGA resolution. The laptop is based on Santa Rosa platform with Core 2 Duo T7100 processor, Nvidia GeForce 8400M G graphics card (max 895MB memory), up to 2GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, HDMI, and a/b/g/n wireless. Other features include built-in dual speakers, a subwoofer, 1.3MP webcam, and Windows Vista operating system. Pricing and availability are still unknown. Link...