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Benq Joybook Lite U101

Benq Joybook Lite U101
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alaScore 82

13 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Benq Joybook Lite U101. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and durability. The usability and price also get good opinions, whereas the image quality and battery get critical opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Benq Joybook Lite U101 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

BenQ Joybook Lite U101 netbook

 

BenQ's Joybook Lite U101 netbook is upgradeable, but isn't perfect

Bright screen, easily upgradeable, only 1.1kg, well priced

Comparably short battery life, loud hard drive, noticeable vibration

BenQ's Joybook Lite U101 is easy to upgrade and is worthy of consideration if you're in the market for a netbook.

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (pcworld.idg.com.au)

BenQ Joybook Lite U101 netbook

 

BenQ's Joybook Lite U101 netbook is upgradeable, but isn't perfect

Bright screen, easily upgradeable, only 1.1kg, well priced

Comparably short battery life, loud hard drive, noticeable vibration

BenQ's Joybook Lite U101 is easy to upgrade and is worthy of consideration if you're in the market for a netbook.

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : Darius Chang (cnet.com.au)

BenQ Joybook Lite U101

 

Possibly the first netbook to be drop tested and equipped with a 16:9 aspect ratio display, BenQ's first Atom-based model is a hardy number with an interesting design.

Hardy and distinctive chassis ; Available in four colours ; 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen

Keyboard could be better

Using a three-cell battery, this netbook held up for exactly three hours before surrendering to the MobileMark 2005 battery test. Considering that the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios were turned off during the benchmark run, expect shorter uptimes if you...

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

BenQ Joybook Lite U101

 

Possibly the first netbook to be drop tested and equipped with a 16:9 aspect ratio display, BenQ's first Atom-based model is a hardy number with an interesting design.

Hardy and distinctive chassis, Available in four colours, 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen

Keyboard could be better

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

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Oct, 2009
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Expert review by : Zara Baxter (itnews.com.au)

Benq Joybook Lite U101, steams into the front-running for cheap 10.2in netbooks

 

It's not widely available, but with this battery life on offer the BenQ Joybook Lite U101 should be

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Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : ITP.net (itp.net)

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A well-priced netbook that stands a cut above the rest owing to its video friendly LCD screen and solid build.

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Jason Saundalkar (itp.net)

BenQ Joybook Lite U101

 

BenQ's Joybook Lite U101 is one of the newest netbooks on the market and after spending some time with the machine, we're happy to say it's also one of the best netbooks we've tested

A well-priced netbook that stands a cut above the rest owing to its video friendly LCD screen and solid build.

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Laptop Views (laptopviews.com)

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The BenQ JoyBook Lite U101 ultra-Portable NetBook PC is powered by 1.3 GHz Intel Ultra Low Voltage ATOM Z520 Processor with 512-KB 2 L2 Cache @ 533 MHz FSB with Intel 945GSE + ICH7M Chipset Motherboard and the laptop offers 1-GB DDR2 SDRAM (upgradable...

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by : Darius Chang (zdnet.com.au)

BenQ Joybook Lite U101

 

Hardy and distinctive chassis, Available in four colours, 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen

Keyboard could be better

Possibly the first netbook to be drop tested and equipped with a 16:9 aspect ratio display, BenQ's first Atom-based model is a hardy number with an interesting design.

Feb, 2009
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