Viliv uncovers gorgeous X70 Atom Communication MID

Maybe we're just hot for sleek, thin, ultra sexy renders of handheld computing devices, but we dare anyone to call the unit pictured above unsightly (and mean it). Shortly after showcasing its swiveling S7 at CES, Viliv has taken the wraps off of its X70 Atom Communication MID. The handheld comes stocked with a 1.33GHz Atom Z520 CPU, a 7-inch WSVGA touchscreen, your choice of a 30GB / 60GB hard drive or an 8GB / 16GB SSD, Windows XP or Linux, a battery good for six hours of continuous movie playback, 1GB of RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, an SD / SDHC card slot, optional WiMAX / HSDPA modules, stereo speakers, a USB port and a built-in microphone for good measure. There's nary a mention of pricing / availability, but we're almost ready to hand over whatever it takes. Almost.

[Via iTechNews]

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 18th 2009 8:18PM]

Just jizzed. But only if OSX.......

[armyjon99 Posted Jan 18th 2009 9:52PM]

I don't see what the big deal is if you guys really want a small portable mac look into a OQO its been proven to run Mac os X and its a american company for one thing instead of sending all our money to other countries.... I have a feeling this thing will be $700-1000 US which is what a OQO costs anyways.

[Wwhat Posted Jan 18th 2009 10:37PM]

Who said anything about wanting a mac or OSX? this thing runs 'xp or linux' it says,
And incidentally, I'm sure that oqo is using nothing but foreign parts and is completely assembled in asia, or mexico or something. It does have an OLED screen though, can't fault that part.

[Tpebop Posted Jan 19th 2009 2:52PM]

If the price is right(~$500) I could see this as a potential note taking device/ebook reader.

[looselycoupled Posted Jan 19th 2009 1:36AM]

Still not practical... Needs a whole new touch-based interface.. NOT standard Windows XP..

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 19th 2009 1:46AM]

Greast info
http://www.bissellsteammop.co.cc/

[kingu Posted Jan 19th 2009 3:38AM]

What Linux distro will be used?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 19th 2009 5:23PM]

Well this is exactly what I am looking for in a computer/gps unit for my vehicle. The ultra high end gps units lack computing power, and the high end umpcs either lack the design or functionality to be dash mounted computers/gps. Would have this running gps software and vehicle diagnostics programs. Looking great.