We don't really hear too much about devices that use SlideShow but when I do see them, the juices do start to flow.  I like it and expect that my next laptop will most likely have it.  I saw on MobileWhack today the new BenQ Joybook Q41 and it just caught my eye ....

This laptop has Windows SlideShow Player, using a 2.5â€� auxiliary external screen.  Think about the possibilities of having this on your next laptop ... watch your favorite photos, play a game, listen to some tunes, read an email and on and on and on .... and more importantly, doing all that without opening your laptop!

But what really caught my attention was this laptop is the first with VoIP functionality .... how cool is that?

Checkout the specs after the break

CPU

Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7100

Operating System
Windows Vista® Business,
Windows Vista® Home Premium,
Windows Vista® Home Basic

Chipset
Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

Graphics
Intel® GMA X3100 Shared(Max. to 358MB)

Memory
DDRII-667 512MB and above (max to 2.0 GB)

Hard Drive
80/100/120/160 GB (5400RPM-SATA)

Optical Drive

(1)24X DVD/CD-RW Combo*
(2)8X Super Multi (Support Double Layer)*
*Selected models only.

Screen Size

13.3" UltraVivid* widescreen display
*Selected models only.

Resolution
WXGA(1280x800)

Brightness
250nit

I/O Ports
USB 2.0 x 4, FireWire (IEEE 1394) x 1, RJ-45 Ethernet port x 1, RJ-11 Modem port x 1, S-Video x 1, VGA port x 1, DC-IN x 1, Microphone-in x 1, ExpressCard Slot x 1, SPDIF connection x 1(shared with Headphone-out jack)

Webcam
Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam

Battery
6-cell Lithium-ion Battery, 49Whr (4400mAh) ;
approximately 4hr duration*
*The battery life is estimated (under BatteryMark V4.0.1) when the power-saving mode is on. The actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings.

Communications/Networks

Modem: Built-in 56K/V.92
LAN: Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Wireless LAN: Support Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN*
Built-in Bluetooth Rev. 2.0/ EDR(Optional)*
*Selected models only.

Card Reader
5-in-1 card reader: SD/MMC/MS/MS-Pro/xD

Audio
Built-in 1.5W speakers*2
Built-in Microphone*1
(1) Sound Blaster Pro Compatible
(2) HD Audio
(3) Noise Suppression & Echo Cancellation supported
(4) SRS TruSurround XT technology

Software
BenQ QMedia Bar, BenQ QShot, BenQ Surround, WebCam Companion, Adobe Reader, PowerDVD, Nero Express, Anti-Virus Software, Magic-I, Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Free Trial*
*For Windows operating system only

Dimensions
334 x 227.5 x 27.9 (front) ~30.0 (rear) mm

Weight
1.8 kg (without battery)*
*Weight may vary depending on the particular hardware configuration.

Color
Black

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