BenQ Joybook S41 Review

You don’t really think of notebooks when the name BenQ usually crops up. When the brand BenQ is mentioned, you’ll usually be thinking about monitors and various other peripherals instead. Until recently, the BenQ notebooks were in the periphery compared to the rest of their product line. However, that is about to change with the release of the new notebook line, especially the one we have for review, the BenQ Joybook S41. Based on the Santa Rosa chipset, the Joybook S41 is one of the smallest notebooks to come with the Nvidia 8600M GS card.

Now in terms of looks and build quality, I was quite surprised that BenQ had made the effort to make the Joybook S41 more than just your normal dull looking notebook. Although it feels a bit plasticky, the Joybook S41 does look quite “hip” with its polka dot texturing, though the idea of this design being hip will vary from certain individuals. Its interior does not disappoint either as its sleek design, made the S41 a notebook that you wouldn’t mind showing off in public.