BenQ Joybook R45 - Review

The Laptop for Fine Living From the moment you retrieve the Joybook R45 from your bag to the moment you press the power button to shut down after a session of work or entertainment, you'll know this is a laptop that truly stands out from the rest. The luxurious styling—which evokes a handsome leather-bound folio more than utilitarian notebook—enables the R45 to fit in with any ensemble of exquisitely designed personal accessories, while its finely-tuned features mean using the Joybook R45 is just as much a delight as its appearance. Its cutting-edge technology melded gracefully with a classically-inspired aesthetic—a laptop made for fine living.

A Magnificent View With the Joybook R45 you're assured of a spectacular viewing experience whatever's on-screen. Its gorgeous 14.1” wide-screen LCD panel is rated at an extra-bright 200 nits luminance so the view is great no matter what lighting conditions are present. Display performance is boosted further by BenQ's patented UltraVivid technology, which takes advantage of DBEF™ (Display Brilliance Enhancement Film) to deliver saturated color and exquisitely crisp detail.

Endlessly Entertaining The Joybook R45 is a mobile multimedia powerhouse that gives you the very best experience with AV applications. Specially tuned for VoIP communications, the R45's noise canceling software delivers high-quality voice calls,while video calls take advantage of the high-res 2-megapixel webcam. Any listening you do will benefit from the punchy 1.5W stereo speakers, and video is smoothly rendered by the best-of-class nVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M G discrete graphics—with the ability to output digital video via the integrated HDMI interface. Well-connected Whether it's the mobile phone in your pocket, or a friend on the other side of the world, the Joybook R45 keeps you connected with the latest wireless technologies. The R45's WLAN card supports major iterations of the WiFi standard while built-in Bluetooth lets you connect without cables to your other digital devices. Just the Right Touch The look and feel of the Joybook R45 set it apart. The lid's special soft-touch coating imbues it with a leather-like finish. The opulent texture and rich tan hue make a stunning counterpoint to the sleek metal accents. By bring refined luxury-good styling to a laptop, the design of the R45 is at once classic and cutting-edge. Attention to Detail The Joybook R45 evinces an extraordinary level of attention to getting every detail precisely right. This meticulousness extends even to the WLAN and power buttons, which use special spring-loaded buttons that make each press a small pleasure of silky-smooth movement. These buttons are set in a visually stunning aluminum decorative strip with a striking crimson seam.

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