Comments on: First Impressions of the Viliv S5 Premium UMPC http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:10:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Windsage http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-61306 Windsage Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:45:16 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-61306 Just so people know. The S5 does indeed have a mic input. The jack that is labeled for headphones is actually for a headset. It is the same jack used on the iphone. If you go and get any of the headsets designed for the iphone, it works fine. I use a Sure headset adapter and the ear buds that came with the S5 and have no issues with skype and other voip software. Just so people know.

The S5 does indeed have a mic input. The jack that is labeled for headphones is actually for a headset. It is the same jack used on the iphone. If you go and get any of the headsets designed for the iphone, it works fine. I use a Sure headset adapter and the ear buds that came with the S5 and have no issues with skype and other voip software.

]]> By: Walter Wise http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-60410 Walter Wise Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:13:04 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-60410 James, what software are you running on your S5? I know that you have Firefox. I got mine today and now letting it charge. Plan on starting to play with it later this evening. Is there a decent email and calendar program that can use the small form factor? Outlook perhaps or T-Bird/Lightning? Or I suppose I could also use Google apps since my calendar is in Google. James, what software are you running on your S5? I know that you have Firefox. I got mine today and now letting it charge. Plan on starting to play with it later this evening.

Is there a decent email and calendar program that can use the small form factor? Outlook perhaps or T-Bird/Lightning? Or I suppose I could also use Google apps since my calendar is in Google.

]]> By: Ivan Samuels http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-60028 Ivan Samuels Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:10:05 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-60028 you mention rotating the screen with a simple keypress. however you don't tell us what keys to press to make this happen. i have not found this function. pls give us more detail on screen rotation. you mention rotating the screen with a simple keypress. however you don’t tell us what keys to press to make this happen. i have not found this function. pls give us more detail on screen rotation.

]]> By: bt http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-58274 bt Thu, 14 May 2009 16:50:56 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-58274 Wow! truly some ignorant ppl here. It's like complaining a Porsche 911 can't tow your trailer. "SD slot; no mic or mic in (I’d expect to able to use VOIP with a device costing this much); no battery meter; no joystick or other way to control the cursor while using it as a handheld; no webcam." That's what a USB port is for, a SD usb reader that's really small cost you $10. A mic?! you pussy are complainting about a mic? use a freakin bluetooth headset man, its 2.0+EDR, forgodsake! "battery meter"?! I rest my case... joystick, when you have a whole screen to touch. Webcam...I have 3 usb ones in my drawer that can hook up to it...bu I won't...coz I like most people....don't need to carry a webcam/webcam-capable 24/7. ON THE OTHER HAND, of all the other alternatives you stoneage ppl mention, can any of them run XP and fit in the pocket? Wow! truly some ignorant ppl here. It’s like complaining a Porsche 911 can’t tow your trailer.
“SD slot; no mic or mic in (I’d expect to able to use VOIP with a device costing this much); no battery meter; no joystick or other way to control the cursor while using it as a handheld; no webcam.”

That’s what a USB port is for, a SD usb reader that’s really small cost you $10. A mic?! you pussy are complainting about a mic? use a freakin bluetooth headset man, its 2.0+EDR, forgodsake! “battery meter”?! I rest my case… joystick, when you have a whole screen to touch.
Webcam…I have 3 usb ones in my drawer that can hook up to it…bu I won’t…coz I like most people….don’t need to carry a webcam/webcam-capable 24/7.

ON THE OTHER HAND, of all the other alternatives you stoneage ppl mention, can any of them run XP and fit in the pocket?

]]> By: Dave http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-57629 Dave Fri, 08 May 2009 01:24:56 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-57629 Hi James, I'm considering upgrading from a Nokia N800 to a Viliv S5. I'm curious if you've used the N800 and could compare the onscreen thumb keyboards between the two. I do OK with the N800, and I'm concerned about the size of the S5 keys - are they smaller or larger? Thanks. Hi James,
I’m considering upgrading from a Nokia N800 to a Viliv S5. I’m curious if you’ve used the N800 and could compare the onscreen thumb keyboards between the two. I do OK with the N800, and I’m concerned about the size of the S5 keys – are they smaller or larger? Thanks.

]]> By: Steve http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-57421 Steve Wed, 06 May 2009 15:43:14 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-57421 James, Is it possible to upgrade the memory on this device? I really am intrigued but think as the move to Win 7 happens it would be better with 2gb. Thanks. James,

Is it possible to upgrade the memory on this device? I really am intrigued but think as the move to Win 7 happens it would be better with 2gb. Thanks.

]]> By: korea http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-56870 korea Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:06 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-56870 more s5 information and video! http://www.myviliv.com/v3_event/2009_msn/eventCheck.asp?event_key=0721329-683367-4637178 and click left characters. more s5 information and video!

http://www.myviliv.com/v3_event/2009_msn/eventCheck.asp?event_key=0721329-683367-4637178

and click left characters.

]]> By: bristolview http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-56659 bristolview Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:03:05 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-56659 Can someone please comment on using the onscreen (the included included one) keyboard for more than just entering a URL or search term into Google? I mean, like writing something longer such as emails, posts like this (which isn't long, but is a normal thing to do frequently), etc. The OQO keyboard excelled as this type of thing, and I'm hoping the Viliv keyboard can be a reasonable alternative. Can someone please comment on using the onscreen (the included included one) keyboard for more than just entering a URL or search term into Google? I mean, like writing something longer such as emails, posts like this (which isn’t long, but is a normal thing to do frequently), etc. The OQO keyboard excelled as this type of thing, and I’m hoping the Viliv keyboard can be a reasonable alternative.

]]> By: bristolview http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-56658 bristolview Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:59:59 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-56658 >Namely no SD slot; I use my mobile phone as a card reader. Stick the card in, then connect via Bluetooth, or USB tether. Bluetooth is more convienent, but if lots of data, USB is faster. No problem. > no mic or mic in (I’d expect to able to use >VOIP with a device costing this much); Again, bluetooth headset to the rescue. Works great with Skype. Also, just about any USB headset will work as well. Both Bluetooth and USB options offer sound and mic. No problem. > no battery meter; What? Do you mean an external one? XP clearly shows you the battery level. Not sure what you mean here. I might be misunderstanding the issue, but I do not see a problem here. >no joystick or other way to control the cursor >while using it as a handheld; It's a touchscreen. Open your mind to something new Grasshopper. Seriously though, I prefer the touchscreen for this. I don't use a mouse or keyboard anymore, I find them quite awkward actually. For me anyway, No Problem. >no webcam Ok, I'll agree on this one. This would be nice. Also, someone posted about how the streaming music to a car stereo works. Simple, it works via Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP. This is not a new feature really, many auto head units already support this, and just about any PC with XP/Vista and bluetooth can do it. I do it with my Windows Mobile phone and my car all the time, works great for audio books and tunes. I used to do it with my OQO as well, which sadly won't boot anymore and I'm not sure OQO is going to fix it under warranty before they go south. (Now that's a problem, but not with the Viliv... one I'm hoping the Viliv will solve for me) >Namely no SD slot;

I use my mobile phone as a card reader. Stick the card in, then connect via Bluetooth, or USB tether. Bluetooth is more convienent, but if lots of data, USB is faster. No problem.

> no mic or mic in (I’d expect to able to use
>VOIP with a device costing this much);

Again, bluetooth headset to the rescue. Works great with Skype. Also, just about any USB headset will work as well. Both Bluetooth and USB options offer sound and mic. No problem.

> no battery meter;

What? Do you mean an external one? XP clearly shows you the battery level. Not sure what you mean here. I might be misunderstanding the issue, but I do not see a problem here.

>no joystick or other way to control the cursor
>while using it as a handheld;

It’s a touchscreen. Open your mind to something new Grasshopper. Seriously though, I prefer the touchscreen for this. I don’t use a mouse or keyboard anymore, I find them quite awkward actually. For me anyway, No Problem.

>no webcam

Ok, I’ll agree on this one. This would be nice.

Also, someone posted about how the streaming music to a car stereo works. Simple, it works via Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP. This is not a new feature really, many auto head units already support this, and just about any PC with XP/Vista and bluetooth can do it. I do it with my Windows Mobile phone and my car all the time, works great for audio books and tunes. I used to do it with my OQO as well, which sadly won’t boot anymore and I’m not sure OQO is going to fix it under warranty before they go south. (Now that’s a problem, but not with the Viliv… one I’m hoping the Viliv will solve for me)

]]> By: Tom http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-55917 Tom Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:27:47 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-55917 James: You mentioned the screen would not be good for taking notes. I was looking to get a few of thes for in filed floor plan drawing. Can you please elaborate on the screen drawing vs. a standard tablet pc. Thanks! James: You mentioned the screen would not be good for taking notes. I was looking to get a few of thes for in filed floor plan drawing. Can you please elaborate on the screen drawing vs. a standard tablet pc. Thanks!

]]> By: bb http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-55884 bb Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:11:26 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-55884 James: Can you try inking, just to see? Am I correct that this is vanilla XP, not XP Tablet? James:

Can you try inking, just to see?
Am I correct that this is vanilla XP, not XP Tablet?

]]> By: Guy http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-55878 Guy Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:06:09 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-55878 You can refer to http://www.umpcfever.com/viewthread.php?tid=5576 Note SSD does not necessary improve battery life (read a comparision performed for hdd macbook and ssd macbook) You can refer to http://www.umpcfever.com/viewthread.php?tid=5576

Note SSD does not necessary improve battery life (read a comparision performed for hdd macbook and ssd macbook)

]]> By: Curtis http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-55849 Curtis Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:40:21 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-55849 How hard do you think it would be to open the case? I was thinking about installing an ssd drive. How hard do you think it would be to open the case? I was thinking about installing an ssd drive.

]]> By: Guy http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-55781 Guy Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:08:07 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-55781 Hi James, is it possible to take some pics or a video (even better) of the ereader? Hi James, is it possible to take some pics or a video (even better) of the ereader?

]]> By: James Kendrick http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-55772 James Kendrick Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:55:41 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-55772 I intend to but all the good ones cost money. I'm not likely to do that unless I buy one of these S5s, something that is getting pretty likely. I intend to but all the good ones cost money. I’m not likely to do that unless I buy one of these S5s, something that is getting pretty likely.

]]> By: Will Ginn http://jkontherun.com/2009/04/18/viliv-s5-review/#comment-55769 Will Ginn Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:48:05 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=34058#comment-55769 James if you can, check out the GPS/navigation functions. I would like to know if this would be a good replacement for a stand alone GPS/Garmin unit. I know you used the Verizon Navigation service to your benefit recently. James if you can, check out the GPS/navigation functions. I would like to know if this would be a good replacement for a stand alone GPS/Garmin unit. I know you used the Verizon Navigation service to your benefit recently.

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