Comments on: Viliv X70EX UMPC to Sell in U.S. for $599 http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:46:14 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Techme http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-61766 Techme Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:32:44 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-61766 I received an email from Dynamism today announcing pre-order specials ($195 worth of free accessories) on the X70. I already have an S5, and debating whether the X70 is worth picking up to be my couch potato reader. Go to the Dynamism website to checkout the deals. I received an email from Dynamism today announcing pre-order specials ($195 worth of free accessories) on the X70. I already have an S5, and debating whether the X70 is worth picking up to be my couch potato reader. Go to the Dynamism website to checkout the deals.

]]> By: Brtt http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60847 Brtt Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:05:51 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60847 I concur... The only model I'd go for (if I doesn't take into account my recently-received S5) would have at least a 1.3GHz cpu, and a good old hard drive (I'm not sold on SSDs yet). I'm curious of what price it would sell for. I concur…

The only model I’d go for (if I doesn’t take into account my recently-received S5) would have at least a 1.3GHz cpu, and a good old hard drive (I’m not sold on SSDs yet).
I’m curious of what price it would sell for.

]]> By: Jake http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60722 Jake Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:09:30 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60722 I agree, they should have done a little more on the Viliv S5. My 4 year old Axim x50v pocket pc has BOTH an SD and CF slot plus a built-in mic. I still use it as a skype phone and GPS device (using a bluetooth gps receiver). I don't see what the business decision was to not include an SD slot and built-in mic at a bare minimum. Any portable device that is marketed as a computer should include those two things. As it stands I guess they want people to go for the x70 for the full computing experience. I agree, they should have done a little more on the Viliv S5. My 4 year old Axim x50v pocket pc has BOTH an SD and CF slot plus a built-in mic. I still use it as a skype phone and GPS device (using a bluetooth gps receiver).

I don’t see what the business decision was to not include an SD slot and built-in mic at a bare minimum. Any portable device that is marketed as a computer should include those two things.

As it stands I guess they want people to go for the x70 for the full computing experience.

]]> By: James Kendrick http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60708 James Kendrick Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:00:59 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60708 I flop back and forth. The X70 is better for some things with the larger screen but the S5 works well in the hand. Decisions, decisions. I flop back and forth. The X70 is better for some things with the larger screen but the S5 works well in the hand. Decisions, decisions.

]]> By: Hoot69 http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60707 Hoot69 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:53:03 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60707 So Mr. Kendrick.... You've played with both units (and bought the S5 I believe). Any buyers remorse? Or are you seriously thinking of "uprgrading"? So Mr. Kendrick….
You’ve played with both units (and bought the S5 I believe). Any buyers remorse? Or are you seriously thinking of “uprgrading”?

]]> By: mactablet http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60706 mactablet Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:03:45 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60706 The Viliv site mentions Linux will be available on the X70 but Dynamism only mentions the XP version. Does anyone know what Linux it will be and where it will be available? Hopefully not Korea only! The Viliv site mentions Linux will be available on the X70 but Dynamism only mentions the XP version. Does anyone know what Linux it will be and where it will be available? Hopefully not Korea only!

]]> By: James Kendrick http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60677 James Kendrick Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:35:41 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60677 1024x600 1024×600

]]> By: Ben http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60672 Ben Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:36:05 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60672 What about screen resolution? What about screen resolution?

]]> By: CJ http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60654 CJ Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:25:32 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60654 I'd like to see one of these with the 1.6ghz atom and 2gb of ram I’d like to see one of these with the 1.6ghz atom and 2gb of ram

]]> By: Jake http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60653 Jake Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:24:16 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60653 What a disappointment, I can't believe they are offering a 1.2ghz machine and 16gb SSD, on a machine that's already cpu challenged? Do they realize that it's on par with small netbooks from last year but at a price point that's much higher? Come on Viliv, put out a hard drive version with the 1.3, at least. What a disappointment, I can’t believe they are offering a 1.2ghz machine and 16gb SSD, on a machine that’s already cpu challenged? Do they realize that it’s on par with small netbooks from last year but at a price point that’s much higher?

Come on Viliv, put out a hard drive version with the 1.3, at least.

]]> By: tal http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60645 tal Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:17:28 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60645 As in many cases, each with his own show stoppers. I am still waiting for something which is: 1. Pocketable 2. Run a full OS (for me that is Windows XP/7, Ubuntu or Android) 3. Can be used as full Skype phone and hopefully also be a real cell phone. Concerning Viliv, the S5 failed on not having a built in mic and a web cam. And the X70 failed on not being pocketable. Very personal as stated. As for the last sub-item, maybe Archos will prove the optimal way to go with later this week. At least until we get a Moorstown cell device next year. As in many cases, each with his own show stoppers.
I am still waiting for something which is:
1. Pocketable
2. Run a full OS (for me that is Windows XP/7, Ubuntu or Android)
3. Can be used as full Skype phone and hopefully also be a real cell phone.

Concerning Viliv, the S5 failed on not having a built in mic and a web cam. And the X70 failed on not being pocketable. Very personal as stated.

As for the last sub-item, maybe Archos will prove the optimal way to go with later this week. At least until we get a Moorstown cell device next year.

]]> By: Techme http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60644 Techme Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:14:12 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60644 I wonder if the faster processor and bigger SSD model will go for $100 or $200 more. 16GB is too small for me. (Intel Atom Z520 1.3GHz , 1GB Ram, 32GB Solid State HD, GPS, Windows XP Home) I wonder if the faster processor and bigger SSD model will go for $100 or $200 more. 16GB is too small for me.

(Intel Atom Z520 1.3GHz , 1GB Ram, 32GB Solid State HD, GPS, Windows XP Home)

]]> By: Techme http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60643 Techme Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:14:05 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60643 I wonder if the faster processer and bigger SSD model will go for $100 or $200 more. 16GB is too small for me. (Intel Atom Z520 1.3GHz , 1GB Ram, 32GB Solid State HD, GPS, Windows XP Home) I wonder if the faster processer and bigger SSD model will go for $100 or $200 more. 16GB is too small for me.

(Intel Atom Z520 1.3GHz , 1GB Ram, 32GB Solid State HD, GPS, Windows XP Home)

]]> By: David http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60638 David Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:23:19 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60638 An excellent price! My wife is going to kill me ;-) An excellent price! My wife is going to kill me ;-)

]]> By: Al http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60636 Al Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:11:02 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60636 Wow, I was not expecting that. A good price and a good device equals a device I want. Wow, I was not expecting that. A good price and a good device equals a device I want.

]]> By: kadaro http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/08/viliv-x70ex-umpc-to-sell-in-u-s-for-599/#comment-60631 kadaro Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:47:54 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=37391#comment-60631 this price will get you this SKU (X70/16ssd/Express (Intel Atom Z515 1.2GHz , 1GB Ram, 16GB Solid State HD, GPS, Windows XP Home) slower procesor and limited storage hmmm this price will get you this SKU (X70/16ssd/Express
(Intel Atom Z515 1.2GHz , 1GB Ram, 16GB Solid State HD, GPS, Windows XP Home) slower procesor and limited storage hmmm

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