BenQ to Pre-Sale First Shipment of New Joybee GP1 LED Mini Projectors with 30-Day Risk-Free Trial

June 16, 2009 - PRLog -- IRVINE, CA, – BenQ’s recent launch of the Joybee GP1 Mini LED Projector spread big-time joy with a massive media splash, a “Spend Less. Get More. Enjoyment Matters!” story-sharing contest, and an “Enjoyment Matters Giveaway” of products and gift cards.  Aiming to bring even more enjoyment and quality to life, BenQ continues to excite Joybee interest with a Pre-Order Event now through June 30, 2009.  Consumers will want to logon to the BenQ e-Store ASAP since BenQ expects the limited 200-unit reserve to go fast, especially with the event’s exclusive free shipping offer and no-risk 30-day trial period.  

“Our belief is that the fun-loving Joybee is the digital device of the times, capturing the spirit of spontaneous fun, reflecting the personality of the consumer, and defining the American culture of today,” said Ben Chu, President, BenQ America Corp.  “That’s why we are offering this limited-quantity Pre-Order Event.  We truly believe that during the 30-day free trial, consumers will be smitten with the Joybee’s versatility, ease-of-use, and how it naturally and seamlessly elevates everyday life.”

Consumers can pre-order a Joybee at the BenQ e-Store (http://shop.benq.us) from now until June 30.  BenQ sweetens the pre-order deal with free shipping to the consumer and a risk-free, no-hassle 30-day trial period.  BenQ will collect credit card information at time of pre-order, but will not process payment until the Joybee has shipped.  Within the 30-day trial period, consumers may return the Joybee for whatever reason and receive a full refund on their credit card.  Return shipping is not covered.  After the 30-day trial period, BenQ will offer same-model exchange only should there be defects in the product.  With just 200 units available for this Pre-Order promotion, BenQ encourages consumers to act quickly to ensure they are guaranteed a Joybee for the free 30-day trial offer.
 
In just a short span since its release, the Joybee has attained an enthusiastic following with raves and reviews posted on YouTube and Twitter.  Positioned as the world’s first pocket projector with lamp-less LED technology and integrated USB video reader, the tiny 640g (1.4lb) Joybee is packed with advanced features to effortlessly run numerous multimedia applications that consumers of any age group might need:  movies, photos, games, and videos from various mass storage devices, digital cameras, personal multimedia players, PDAs, iPods, iPhones, game consoles, and Smartphones.  The unique USB reader takes movies, presentations, and more on the go – just load the latest motion picture, family photos/videos, or PowerPoint (saved as JPEG) onto a USB thumb drive and enjoy large-screen viewing anywhere…no notebook required.  The Joybee can read MPEG-1 and MJPEG video; MPEG-1 layer 2 and PCM audio; and JPEG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF image files.  ArcSoft® Media Converter will come standard to convert almost any audio/video file to a readable format.  An unrivaled 120% NTSC and 100 ANSI lumens deliver high-impact images, even in lit settings.  

Among the Joybee’s fan base is PCMag.com, who awarded the Joybee 4.5 stars (out of 5) and the coveted Editor’s Choice Award in their June 9 online review.  In addition, the GP1 is also the first projector to earn the PCMag GreenTech Approved seal for its mercury-free LED light source, lead-free glass (in the lens system), automatic power-off feature, and RoHS compliance. The Joybee is further certified WEEE and EuP, draws 30% less power than competitor models, and has a

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BenQ Corporation, a leading provider of networked digital lifestyle devices, is a multi-faceted company with strengths in visual display, network and digital convergence technologies. 2007 revenues of BenQ Corporation exceeded US$1.83 billion dollars.