Comments on: Mobile Tech Minutes: First Look at the Viliv X70 UMPC http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:46:14 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: James Kendrick http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-67443 James Kendrick Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:58:10 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-67443 There should be a way to boot into the recovery utility and restore it to the factory condition pre-updates. There should be a way to boot into the recovery utility and restore it to the factory condition pre-updates.

]]> By: pan http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-67442 pan Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:25:55 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-67442 It has nothing. I just received this brick from dynamism. It is the most loaded one. Paid 1600 plus for it with all the accesories. No gps program no windows 7 update. And the worst. I am no computer expert and I don't want to spend hours configuring my computers or reading posts on how to fix problems, So I got it I turned it on and I decided to use the viliv update. Without touching anything but agreeing on the updates I ended up with a tablet pc that the touchscreen wont work and I have to use an external mouse. There is no recovery disk in the package or anywhere I looked on the internet. There are some posts that they talk about some hidden recovery partition which I am totally unable to locate if there is one and I am cursing the moment I decided to spend that much money on a damn brick. I've worked before with netbooks and tablets but I've never been so frustrated before. Viliv Sucks and I'll keep saying this cuz I spent a whole day trying to figure out a solution could not find anything and I dont want to spend anymore time with it. DONT BUY IT. IT IS A PIECE OF CRAP. It has nothing. I just received this brick from dynamism. It is the most loaded one. Paid 1600 plus for it with all the accesories. No gps program no windows 7 update. And the worst. I am no computer expert and I don’t want to spend hours configuring my computers or reading posts on how to fix problems, So I got it I turned it on and I decided to use the viliv update. Without touching anything but agreeing on the updates I ended up with a tablet pc that the touchscreen wont work and I have to use an external mouse. There is no recovery disk in the package or anywhere I looked on the internet. There are some posts that they talk about some hidden recovery partition which I am totally unable to locate if there is one and I am cursing the moment I decided to spend that much money on a damn brick. I’ve worked before with netbooks and tablets but I’ve never been so frustrated before. Viliv Sucks and I’ll keep saying this cuz I spent a whole day trying to figure out a solution could not find anything and I dont want to spend anymore time with it.
DONT BUY IT. IT IS A PIECE OF CRAP.

]]> By: Marie http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-67351 Marie Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:33:25 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-67351 Is the less sensitive screen in the S7 a turn-off which could make the S5 more pleasant? If you were to buy one which one would you choose: S5 or S7? Is the less sensitive screen in the S7 a turn-off which could make the S5 more pleasant? If you were to buy one which one would you choose: S5 or S7?

]]> By: JoX http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-61046 JoX Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:59:02 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-61046 Does it have video out? Can it run Mac OS X? Does it have video out? Can it run Mac OS X?

]]> By: Cyberdude http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60924 Cyberdude Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:50:47 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60924 Is the default 1GB memory upgradable ? Is the default 1GB memory upgradable ?

]]> By: imyourfather http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60876 imyourfather Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:54:05 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60876 I heard that the S5 was capable of playing 720p movies. I even heard of a guy that was able to get it to play up to 1080i movies. I was wondering if the X70 could also play 720p movies in formats like avi or mkv I heard that the S5 was capable of playing 720p movies. I even heard of a guy that was able to get it to play up to 1080i movies.

I was wondering if the X70 could also play 720p movies in formats like avi or mkv

]]> By: alienseamonkey http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60838 alienseamonkey Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:07:23 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60838 I am definitely curious on this as well. I can see this being my ultimate note taking machine. I am definitely curious on this as well. I can see this being my ultimate note taking machine.

]]> By: babak http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60455 babak Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:02:37 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60455 I checked all messages and I got no answer on the writing option on the screen ( inking ), could you please explain it more, Thank you I checked all messages and I got no answer on the writing option on the screen ( inking ), could you please explain it more, Thank you

]]> By: bluespapa http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60389 bluespapa Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:20:55 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60389 Doh! Doh!

]]> By: James Kendrick http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60337 James Kendrick Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:00:55 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60337 Thanks for the kind words. As for the Texas deliveries- you didn't hand out Xmas presents last year, did you? :) Thanks for the kind words. As for the Texas deliveries- you didn’t hand out Xmas presents last year, did you? :)

]]> By: bluespapa http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60332 bluespapa Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:35:49 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60332 I thought you did an exceptional job of holding the thing and showing all the parts, sides, and angles. Clear, concise, as usual, and any of the other white meat just clues us into your usage and experience, which helps us understand your evaluative statements. BTW, I definitely appreciate the hi-res photos. Going from your comments (written and spoken), watching the videos, and looking at the photos is a great help. I do have a complaint, though. Either the OEMs or the DHL guys keep messing up my address and all the fun toys end up in Texas. I don't get it. I thought you did an exceptional job of holding the thing and showing all the parts, sides, and angles. Clear, concise, as usual, and any of the other white meat just clues us into your usage and experience, which helps us understand your evaluative statements.

BTW, I definitely appreciate the hi-res photos. Going from your comments (written and spoken), watching the videos, and looking at the photos is a great help.

I do have a complaint, though. Either the OEMs or the DHL guys keep messing up my address and all the fun toys end up in Texas. I don’t get it.

]]> By: James Kendrick http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60312 James Kendrick Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:40:31 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60312 No, the case has 2 dents built in to prevent blockage. It hasn't overheated during heavy usage. No, the case has 2 dents built in to prevent blockage. It hasn’t overheated during heavy usage.

]]> By: Manny http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60307 Manny Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:05:26 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60307 Does the Viliv case allow for proper ventilation? Seems like it covers the rear vents completely? You think this could cause overheating issues? Does the Viliv case allow for proper ventilation? Seems like it covers the rear vents completely? You think this could cause overheating issues?

]]> By: Chris http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60184 Chris Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:35:43 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60184 Thank you for the information. Silicon Motion's website doesn't list that particular number, however their SM224x series SSD controllers are for the SATA interface, so at least it's possible there's a SATA drive in there! I'll have to do some more digging... Thank you for the information. Silicon Motion’s website doesn’t list that particular number, however their SM224x series SSD controllers are for the SATA interface, so at least it’s possible there’s a SATA drive in there! I’ll have to do some more digging…

]]> By: bluespapa http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60182 bluespapa Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:23:11 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60182 I can't be persuaded to leave my Q1 at home. I agree this is a potential device to replace it. I can’t be persuaded to leave my Q1 at home. I agree this is a potential device to replace it.

]]> By: James Kendrick http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/02/mobile-tech-minutes-first-look-at-the-viliv-x70-umpc/#comment-60151 James Kendrick Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:17:29 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=36880#comment-60151 Silicon Motion SM224a Silicon Motion SM224a

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