BenQ JoyBook R31 Laptop PC With 15-inch Display

The BenQ JoyBook R31 Laptop is equipped with 1.73 GHz Intel Celeron M Processor 370 with 1 MB L2 Cache, 566 MHz FSB sporting VIA PN80 chipset mainboard, 256 MB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM (upgradable to 2-GB maximum), 60GB 5400 rpm PATA single hard disk drive and a standard 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive.

The BenQ JoyBook R31 Laptop is equipped with a large 15.0-inch XGA Active Matrix LCD TFT display powered by Castle Rock GFX AGP4X, up to 64MB DDR SDRAM Graphic chipset with 64MB shared VRAM offering maximum 1280 x 768 pixels screen resolution with 16.7 million colors.

The Castle Rock graphics chipset also allows emlation of SXGA+ eith maximum of 1400 x 1050 pixels native resolution with 16.7 million colors.

Being affordable budget laptop, the BenQ JoyBook R31 comes with Linux preloaded with limited functionality, and the laptop comes with integrated WiFi 802.11a/b/g wireless connection, integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection, and standard 56kbps V.92 fax/modem card for connectivity. Laptop also offers 3 USB v2.0 fast ports.

Weighing 3.71 kgs with battery pack, the BenQ JoyBook R31 laptop PC’s other features include 3 USB v2.0 fast ports (2 on each side), ExpressCard/54 slot, two integrated speakers and a PS/2 port for expernal mouse connection and infrared wireless port.

The Celeron Mobile Processor powered BenQ JoyBook R31 laptop PC also features 4-in-1 card reader supporting MMC, SD, MS and MS Pro memory cards and the laptop comes equipped with Li-Ion 6-cell 4400mA Standard Battery which can provide upto 2.5 hrs backup without WiFi connection.

I/O Ports

• 3 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors (2 on each side)
• ExpressCard 54mm
• IEEE 1394 (FireWire) integrated port
• VGA port for external monitor
• RJ-45, Ethernet
• RJ-11, fax/modem
• Microphone-in
• Headphone-out
• S-Video TV-out
• PCMCIA Card Slot

BenQ JoyBook R31 Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Celeron M Processor 370, 1.73 GHz
• 1-MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB
• VIA PN800 Chipset
• 256-MB DDR2 533 Mhz SDRAM (Maximum 2-GB)
• 60-GB 5400 rpm 66/100 PATA hard drive
• 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive

Display & Graphic

• 15.0-inch XGA Widescreen Active Matrix LCD TFT display
• Castle Rock GFX AGP4X, up to 64MB DDR SDRAM Graphic chipset
• 1280 x 768 pixels resolution

Network & Communication

• Integrated WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wireless connection
• Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
• 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem

Other features

• Linux with limited functionality
• ExpressCard/54 slot
• 4-in-1 Media Card Slot, supports MMC, SD, MS, and MS Pro
• Integrated Two Speakers
• Li-Ion 6-cell 4400mA Standard Battery, 2 hrs backup
• Dimensions: (WxDxH) – 315 x 255 x 35.5 mm
• Weight: 3.71 kg without power pack

Price and Availability

The Celeron M Pocessor 370 powered BenQ JoyBook R31 Laptop PC with 24x DVD/CD-RW Combo drive is available in India for the price of Rs. 32,999/- with one year warranty.