Press Center - New BenQ Joybook R46 Powers Work and Play in Fashionable Form

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN, October 21, 2008 – BenQ introduced today its latest R Series Joybook, the R46, which encases solid multimedia performance in the stylish elegance of leather grain and titanium. Engineered for office efficiency and leisure enjoyment, the R46 is equipped with an ultra-bright 14.1” WXGA display, Intel’s® Pentium® dual-core processor T3400*, and Intel’s Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD. Future-proof HDMI with HDCP, integrated speakers, microphone and 2-megapixel webcam, along with Bluetooth® compatibility and wireless LAN, make the Joybook R46 an inseparable, take-anywhere companion for today’s mobile digital lifestyle.

Smart, sleek, and versatile, the Joybook R46 makes work a delight and play the perfect pastime. Windows® Vista™ Premium Certification ensures flawless operation with the latest office applications while the large 200-nit 14.1” widescreen makes viewing documents easy with less scrolling. From charts and text to web images and video, vibrant, crisp visuals transition from office to outdoor café thanks to BenQ’s patented UltraVivid™ technology, DBEF™ (Display Brilliance Enhancement film), and a low-reflectivity, anti-glare coating. The R46 is also generously equipped to deliver serious multimedia capabilities: a built-in 2M webcam with Magic-i™ Visual Effects and WebCam Companion 2™, microphone and speakers (1.5Wx2), HD audio, VoIP, and smart noise suppression and echo cancellation promote spontaneous web video chats with friends as well as high quality video conferencing with business clients. True anywhere mobility and connection are also made effortless with integrated Bluetooth 2.0 and WiFi compatibility.

Echoing the well-thought, quality specifications of the R46 is its sleek and fashionable form. BenQ’s award-winning design philosophy – renown for transforming hardware from utility to luxury accessory – graces the R46 with the understated elegance that comes from leather texture and the look of premium metal. Advanced injection molding techniques simulate the suppleness and luxury of high-end leather grain on the Joybook’s lid while a decorative metal band of titanium finish adds a flair of finesse. The aesthetics and quality of the exterior extend to the Joybook’s interior with WLAN and power buttons that are spring-loaded for a more confident and comfortable clicking feel. The striking orange glow of the power button sums up the R46’s eye-catching beauty.
BenQ’s new Joybook R46 will be available October 3, 2008 in China, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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