Review: BENQ JOYBOOK Q41 WITH SECONDARY DISPLAY

We always stay with the eyes on the latest notebook releases from large manufacturers like Asus, Lenovo or Toshiba, but now let’s find out what is the last model from BenQ, another leader in the industry.


Recently it has launched a new series of notebooks called Joybook Q41, with a great feature - dual screen - one 2.5-inch auxiliary display that shows your songs, pictures and games, and the main wide screen with UltraVivid technology measuring 14.1 inches.


Joybook Q41 is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and runs with the Windows Vista operating system, which combined with the auxiliary screen, displays the Windows SideShow and gives you access to all the information, with no need to open the notebook.

It is also the first laptop to provide VoIP function directly via its auxiliary display, from where users can easily dial to get in touch with their friends instantly.


The model is designed with a glossy belt for the auxiliary display and a red operation-key-lighting that adds more style to the general look.

Its auxiliary display is extremely helpful for busy people because it can display RSS feeds, calendar appointments, new e-mails, PowerPoint presentations and lots of other stuff, depending on how you set it.


The main display is based on the UltraVivid technology with Display Brilliance Enhancement Film, which means sharper details and more brightness for the ultimate viewing experience.

Additional characteristics include Wi-Fi support, Bluetooth, a standard 6-cell Li-Ion battery that lasts for up to 2h30min, up to 2GB of RAM, SiS Mirage 3 graphics card with 256MB shared memory, and a 4-in-1 card reader.