SITEX 2008: BenQ Joybook Lite U101

For those who didn't know, there's another Atom contender on the market for a while now, this time its from taiwanese maker (where else?) BenQ. It's called the Joybook Lite U101.



It carries the following specs:

• 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 screen
  
• Intel 1.6Ghz Atom
• 1GB RAM
  
• 160 GB 5400rpm HDD
  
• LAN, Wifi, bluetooth and 3G option
  
• 1.3-megapixel webcam
• 3 x USB, VGA out and 4-1 card reader
• 3-cell Battery
• XP Home /Linux
  

It's touted to be able to withstand 50KG of weight on it, as demonstrated below. So I guess if I put my 90KG bulk on it, I'll void my warranty for sure.



It also claims to be able to survive a 76 cm drop! (Ok, so why 76cm? Does that mean if I drop it at 77cm it won't survive?)

Anyway, it's going to available at the coming SITEX show at the Singapore Expo next week. Priced at SGD$788 with free 160GB external HDD, RAM upgrade and 2nd year extended warranty.