Tech Check: Viliv S5
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With the ultraportable computing revolution in full swing its seems almost every manufacturer under the sun is pushing a netbook, mobile internet device (MID) or UMPC (Ultra Portable Mobile Personal Computer) onto the market. However very few of them have been ticking all the boxes. Korean company Viliv however appear to have a winner on their hands with the S5. Running off of Intel's much reveered 'Atom' Platform the S5 runs a 1.3Ghz Silverthrone Atom CPU and sports a ludicrously high 1024x600 resolution 4.3 inch touch screen display. Chuck in 30/60GB hard drive storage options, Wifi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 plus GPS and optional 3G configurations and you have a seriously well considered bundle.As if that wasn't enough...the S5 is said to chug along happily for a surprisingly long 6.5hrs without needing a re-charge (with Wifi on) and also comes with Viliv's own UI software and haptic feedback to enhance the limted touchscreen support of Windows XP Professional. The icing on the cake comes in the form of 720p HD video playback support. All this does come at a price however. Expected to be avilable in Europe through importers at the end of March/early April, the damage will be around the 650/700 Euro mark. A small price to pay however for a pocket full of cutting edge ultra portable computing. Click the link for a video of the S5 in action plus additional links to more pics and info.
Viliv S5 - UMPC Portal Page
Viliv S5 - UMPC Portal 1st Impressions
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