BenQ Rolls Out Green Netbook
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BenQ announced its new 11.6-inch green netbook which is mostly made out of recyclable materials.


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BenQ Joybook Lite U121
The company says that the Joybook Lite U121 Eco draws 40 percent less power than previous generation netbooks because of its new Intel Atom processor and mercury-free, low-energy LED display.  In addition to this, 75 percent of the mechanical elements and 70 percent of packaging are also recyclable, gaining EPEAT recognition.

The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (or EPEAT), is an online tool helping institutional purchasers select and compare computer desktops, laptops and monitors based on their environmental attributes.

The Joybook Lite U121 Eco weighs 1.3kg, lasts for up to 8 hours, and comes with a ‘quick charge’ feature which recovers 80 percent of battery life in just an hour of charging. It is powered by Intel Atom processor, runs on Windows XP, and has four USB ports, microphone in and headphone out sockets, a 4 in 1 card reader, 1.3-megapixel camera, and built-in speakers.

BenQ General Manager for Australia, Chee F. Chung said, “The market for netbooks – or mini notebooks – is in a state of rapid growth, and BenQ is well placed to capitalize on this trend with the release of the U121 Eco as it boasts superior features and benefits such as the unique 11.6 inch screen, long-life battery with ‘quick charge’ and of course, the fact that the product is designed and engineered for minimal environmental impact.” 

Joybook Lite U121 Eco is now avaialble for $899.00.