FYI: Viliv X70 EX - A Cool Windows-based Gadget

Before the boom of netbook, started by Asus Eee PC, it was concept of tablet PC in form of UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) that initially introduced to the market. But, seems market didn't accept it well... probably the lack of physical keyboard made it a bit difficult to use... users still very get used to notebook with physical keyboard. So,UMPC concept cool down... hardly saw it in the market, while netbook is all over the place, and the big players join the trend.

Now it has been almost 2 years since the first Asus Eee PC introduced to the market with very affordable price. And, at the same time, PDAs and smartphones also gain market shares in mobilephone market and people start enjoying faster mobile internet through Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, and then 3.5G (HSPA). People start get used to with touch screen devices and internet everywhere... and the popularity of social networking (Facebook, Friendster) and instant messaging (YM, MSN, GTalk, etc) came in a big way, so some manufacturer starts looking back and redevelop the UMPC.

While browsing today... I spotted an interesting gadget, it is very cool indeed... made by a Korean company. It called Viliv X70 EX, see picture below...



What makes this Viliv X70 EX interesting?

First, it is running on Windows XP Home (not Windows Mobile), means it functioning as a normal PC, and there are so many ready-made applications that can be installed to make the device more useful...

Second, it has built in 3G/HSPA modem, so mobile internet is just as simple as slot in your unlimited 3G Data SimCard and there you go... plus Skype, YM/MSN, phone dialer, and Facebook... a complete communication device... have fun!

Third, the battery last quite long enough for continuous usage, it claims 5+ hours... very good enough compare to netbooks.

Lastly, the price is quite reasonable... in Singapore, it will cost S$1,499. Well, compare to the high-end Windows-based PDA which also in the region of S$1,200+, that price looks very attractive...

Here is the full technical specification of Viliv X70 EX:
Intel Atom 1.33GHz processor, 7" WSVGA (1,024 x 600) touch screen, Windows XP Home, 1GB DDR2 RAM, SSD 32GB, 1.3M pixel camera, IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless LAN, HSPA/WiMax, 2.0+EDR Bluetooth, SirfStarIII GPS, SDHC, Audio, USB, USB (link), Multi I/O ports. 210(W) x 117(H) x 22.5(T) mm size, and 660g (with battery) weight.

Close up picture of Viliv X70 EX:


Here is a quite long review of Viliv X70 EX Premium 3G:


For more information, you can visit its official website