BenQ announces the appointment of Astech Pengson Distributors Inc. as the sole distributor of its first netbook, Joybook Lite U101. The new BenQ netbook weighs a mere 1.1kg, boasts a large 10.1” LED backlight screen, ample 160G storage capacity, a bigger and more user-friendly keyboard (90% of a standard keyboard) and longer battery life. At the same time, Joybook Lite U101 features a faceplate patterned with emoticons on a scratch-free IMR cover.

To ensure utmost product quality, Joybook Lite U101 underwent 28 strict product testings including hard-wearing testing on its IMR cover, palm rest and keyboard. It is highly reliable and durable, with the ability to withstand a weight pressure of up to 50 kg and a 76-cm drop.

Embedded with Intel® Atom™ Processor, 802.11a/b, Bluetooth 2.0, 4-in-one card reader and 160GB hard drive. Joybook Lite enables the Net Generation to have fast, mobile and convenient digital lifestyles, wherever they are.

Officials of both companies are bullish about the market acceptability of the Joybook Lite U101 stating that aside from its features, the partnership and the commitment of both companies to support the needs of its customers sets their offerings apart from the rest. For starters, BenQ and Astech Pengson is offering a BenQ 7.1 MP camera for every purchase of the Joybook Lite U101. The offer will be until the end of February.

The Joybook Lite U101 cost around PhP 23,000+ while the free digital camera is around PhP 6,000.00.