BenQ has announced the launch of its two new ultraportable notebooks dubbed Joybook S35 and Joybook S43. The machines are powered by CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Volatge) processors.
The S35 and S43 can be configured with a variety of processors like Intel Celeron 723/743 and Core 2 solo 1.40 GHz processor. Users seeking high end performance can opt for the Core 2 duo SU7300 1.30 GHz processor.
The CULV based processors offer better performance than the Intel Atom processors. They are also energy efficient. BenQ said that the Joybooks will provide up to five hours of battery life. If you need more uptime you can upgrade to the optional 8-cell battery which is expected to deliver 11 hours of battery life.
Other features include eSATA, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and a Webcam. The storage capacity is 500GB. The Joybook S35 has a 13.3 inch display with 1366 x 768 resolution. The S43 has a 14 inch display. While the S35 uses an integrated Intel GMA4500M graphics, the S43 is equipped with ATI Radeon HD4330 discrete graphics.
The notebooks are currently on sale in China and Taiwan. They will be available in the US in a short while.
