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BenQ Joybook U101 10.1" Atom 1.6Ghz 512mb 160GB netbook (internal 3G capable) $499

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BenQ Joybook U101 10.1" Atom 1.6Ghz 512mb 160GB netbook (internal 3G capable) $499
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ruraro on 04/04/2009 - 20:20 pcshopper.com.au (547 clicks)
Last edited 05/04/2009 - 13:04

** Cheapest 10" netbook in Australia **

Version: U101-V01 (9H.E01AS.V01)
CPU Intel® Atom™ Processor N270
Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP Home
Chipset: Intel® GMA950
Graphics: Intel® 945GSE
Memory: DDRII-533 512MB (max to 2GB)
Hard Drive: 160 GB (5400RPM - SATA)
Screen Size:10.1" WSVGA (1024x576)
Battery: ．3-cell Lithium-Ion Battery, 26.64 Whr (2400 mAh);approximately 4hrs duration*
Built-in HSUPA (option)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 258 x 189 x 28 (front) ~ 32 (rear) mm
Weight 1.1 kg(SSD with 3-cell battery)
Color: Blue
Warranty 1 year Overseas Regional Warranty(ORW)
Webcam: Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam

A good user review is here http://www.jacko.my/2008/12/benq-joybook-lite-part-2.html
Note: unit has sim slot, just needs a HSPDA modem for internal 3G internet.

See netbook price watch thread for other netbooks http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1171893

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  • cyssero on 04/04/2009 - 21:15

    Great price for this notebook, needs RAM upgrade but that's cheap enough these days anyway. Shame about the 3-cell battery though.

  • kogi on 04/04/2009 - 22:04

    Confused, Can someone check if it does or does not have a built in HSPDA.

    If it has it's a freaking bargain

    • Obs on 04/04/2009 - 22:20

      It looks like the 3G modem and Bluetooth is optional. Even the benq site is a bit misleading about whether or not they are built in. Sure is a bargain if it is.

  • cyssero on 04/04/2009 - 22:21

    No built in 3G modem, but it has the room for one (not all netbooks do).

  • samfisher5986 on 05/04/2009 - 00:39

    This isn't a very good deal

    Umart have it for $579 (http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2…)
    The Umart version has 1GB ram and a 6-cell battery.

    This only has 512mb ram (although cheap to upgrade) and you'll need at least $60 to upgrade to a 6-cell battery not including postage or anything.

    the "space" for 3G isn't a big deal. There are cheap USB modems and even $100 AUD Expresscard 3G Modems

    • cyssero on 05/04/2009 - 03:09

      Hmm, for $80 more the full blown version definitely seems like an appealing alternative. Either way, you're likely to chuck out the RAM and replace it with a 2GB DIMM, so the benefit is actually the battery which for $80 isn't a bad deal either. Then again, if you buy the battery with the $499 model you get 2 batteries, a 3 cell and a 6 cell..

      • ruraro on 05/04/2009 - 12:40

        Yes.. is questionable value against the 6-cell. Though for some buyers under $500 there is no 10" atom netbook 6-cell option, unless go secondhand.

        The BenQ U101 was posted as a viable alternative to the $500 10.1" Kogan Agora, also a 3-cell. The BenQ U101 does have less RAM, at 512MB, but does provide a unique SIM slot for 3G/HSPDA connectivity and comes with XP instead of gOS (Linux). There's hardly any netbooks with a SIM slot.Though there are mini PCI-E HSPDA cards with the SIM slot on them. Choices choices..

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