BenQ Joybook Lite U101 Reviewed

Still remember the Joybook Lite U101 from BenQ which comes with a unique emoticon design on the lid? It's one of the many netbook that's available in pink and was made available in Taiwan a while back. While the netbook is yet to be released in the U.S., Laptop Magazine has ordered a unit of Joybook Lite U101 from Taiwan, and published a review on this machine.


Their review unit comes with the following spec:

• 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
• 1.5/2GB expanable RAM
• 160GB/5,400 rpm HDD
• 10.1-inch display with 1024 x 576 resolution
• Windows XP Home

Given a rating of 2.5 out of 5, the BenQ Joybook Lite U101 was found to be having the same poorly placed right shift key that many other netbooks have. The poor battery life is another complains that the netbook gets from the review. On the good side, the Joybook Lite U101 is complimented for its unique lid design, compact build, bright & glossy display, and loud speakers.

Overall, we can say that the performance and features for the BenQ Joybook Lite U101 is just average. But what we like about this netbook is the unique cute emoticon design, and it has pink color available!

BenQ Joybook Lite U101 Launched

The BenQ Joybook Lite U101 netbook which was announced in September is now available in Taiwan.


The netbook has got a 16:9 display with a 1024 x 576 resolution which is rare for a netbook. Other than that, the specs for the Joybook Lite U101 is pretty standard: an Atom N270 CPU, Intel 945GSE chipset, 1GB of DDR2 memory (512MB for Linux versions), a range of hard drive options including 80-160GB mechanical drives, as well as 4-16GB SSD options.

Colors available for this netbook will be blue, black, white, and pink. No words on when it will be available in other countries, but for now, you can get it in Taiwan for €398 ($503).

[via Fudzilla]

Upcoming Pink Laptop: BenQ Joybook Lite U101 Netbook

BenQ will be joining the netbook crowd with Joybook Lite U101, and yes, there will be a pink version:


BenQ Joybook Lite U101 Netbook features quite similar specifications as other netbooks like MSI Wind and Asus Eee PC 1000H:

• 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, or an 8.9-inch version
• 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor
• 1GB RAM
• About 80GB of storage
• 1.3 megapixel camera
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
• 3 USB ports
• 4-in-1 memory card reader

The netbook will be available in both Windows XP and Linux version. The 8.9-inch model will be available in October, while the 10.1-inch model will be available in November. Price is still unknown.

More pictures for the BenQ Joybook Lite U101 Netbook: