Benq Joybook Lite U103 gets Red Dot 2010 design award

I’ve just recently found out from a Press Release that Benq managed to score quite a couple of Red Dot 2010 awards with the innovative design of their products, one of them being for the Benq Joybook Lite U103, one of their 10 inch mini laptops.

I for one haven’t got a chance to play with this particular netbook, but from the pictures below you can see it’s quite a looker, although the entire hinge part seems to be inspired from the Vaios, with the round power button placed on the side.

Also, I might be carping, but I for one have seen better looking netbooks than this one. Still, this one ain’t bad although, if only they used something different for the exterior, instead of that glossy plastic. However, the Red Dot Awards handed by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, in Germany, one of the oldest and most highly reputed design institutions in Europe, is something Benq can be very proud of. So if the experts say this Benq looks great, I must give them credit

Benq Joybook Lite u103 - netbook with a design award

In terms of specs, the JoyBook U103 brings the standard specs of a modern netbook: N450/N470 processor, up to 2 GB of RAM, GMA 3150 graphics, good connectivity and ports, nice battery life and 10 inch display with big res (1280 x 720 px). I couldn’t spot a price though for it and neither does it seem to be available in the US, for now.

Keyboard looks appealing also

But stay tuned for more info. A device with a prestigious award around it’s neck, like this Benq Joybook Lite u103 is definitely one worth keeping an eye on.

Via Benq

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Last updated: April 13, 2010 | Published: April 13th, 2010 | See the comments or add yours!