Video: Viliv X70 MID gets some use, makes quite an impression

We've had our eye on Viliv's X70 since it was nothing but a render... and a beautiful dream. Now it looks like the kids at jkOnTheRun have got their hands on one and have given it the what-for. The conclusion? If there is a MID in your future, you will want to give this thing some serious consideration. According to the reviewer, the 7-inch, 1024 × 600 display seems more than generous (especially after using the 4.8-inch S5 for any length of time), giving the user plenty of room for shuffling items around on the desktop with his or her phalanges. Besides looking good, this bad boy is also thinner than the aforementioned S5, even after throwing in a webcam. Other thoughts? "Reading e-books" in portrait mode is "awesome," apparently, and the speed is "very fast," as one would expect from a device with an SSD. He has yet to test the integrated 3G (yet), but rest assured that it is there. We're still holding out for a release date and a price for this guy -- but in the mean time, make sure you peep the video after the break.

[Via SlashGear]

[fangler @ Jun 4th 2009 12:49PM]

How'd they get my picture?

[Mike @ Jun 4th 2009 12:53PM]

Looks....interesting. I kind of like the idea of an ebook reader, but they are too limited (especially when it comes to textbooks and PDF files.) I've often thought about a MID that could do the job, as well as many..many..other things. It's a little thick for my tastes, bordering on netbook size, but we'll have to see if the price is right!

[jon @ Jun 4th 2009 1:09PM]

Considering that the s5 is $600, this thing has a larger screen and an SSD, I'd guess we're looking at closer to $800 than $700.

Which fucking sucks, this thing looks just like what i've been waiting for to replace my nc-10 for basic web duties.

[Mr. Blurrycam @ Jun 4th 2009 12:59PM]

At 0:50 he apparently forgot he was making a video.

[Nick @ Jun 4th 2009 1:08PM]

Nah, he forgot he still had porn sites running in Firefox, apparently he needed the time to close the tabs.

[Brian! @ Jun 4th 2009 1:14PM]

I think he went to go take a leak.

[pedro @ Jun 4th 2009 1:33PM]

Nice table

[G @ Jun 4th 2009 1:03PM]

awesome

[M. @ Jun 4th 2009 1:06PM]

the X70 looks hot, but the S5 is yet to show up on any retailers site (here in Europe) so I guess it'll be another 3 years before these things are ready to ship.

[y3k.nik @ Jun 4th 2009 1:07PM]

Is it a resistive screen, because it looks like he is using his finger nails.

Looks really responsive for a resistive screen though.

[VS Dude @ Jun 4th 2009 1:17PM]

Wow - did you check out that wood grain finish?! I don't think enough time was spent filming the "real" desktop.

[adam @ Jun 4th 2009 1:25PM]

"Phalanges"? What's with the Word of the Day, Flatley? You channeling Murph?

[Mike @ Jun 4th 2009 1:28PM]

Worst hands-on ever...

[chhh @ Jun 4th 2009 1:46PM]

i want S7!!!
preferably with hybrid lcd/e-ink screen...

[Hoof @ Jun 4th 2009 2:11PM]

I rather just get a netbook. I love my viliv s5 because it FITS IN MY POCKET. This thing looks like it would require a book bag to carry around anyways so wuts the point?

[regionto @ Jun 4th 2009 2:50PM]

Agreed. That's why I got an S5. The X70 looks cool, but the S5 is a great size for slipping into your pocket. I just wish the S5 was a bit slimmer, but it's a great product none the less.

[lrowland @ Jun 4th 2009 3:24PM]

I agree 100%! I like the look of this but I prefer the "pocket-ability" of my S5! I shocked my friends the other day whe I pulled out my S5 to go online and buy movie tickets for later plus check weather and movie times.

Now if I could just get the eye implant based screen everything would be perfect!

[Hoof @ Jun 4th 2009 2:12PM]

30 seconds staring at a plain desk on a 2 minute 'review' video. Is this win?

[va jj @ Jun 4th 2009 2:19PM]

that's not Jackie Chan!

[epi117 @ Jun 4th 2009 2:57PM]

Think of it as a kindle on steroids, bigger screen, color screen, plus toss in 3g, video playback, xp experience and skype. Not bad not bad at all.

[Matt @ Jun 4th 2009 3:35PM]

I'll take mine with Tegra please.

[Chris Leither @ Jun 4th 2009 4:09PM]

I'll just wait for the Apple Tablet (which might never come ^^). Or for an el cheapo tablet... with the e-inkesque / color-mode display for just browsing and e-books with 6-10" all for under 300$. Gimme that and I'm hooked whether it's made by Apple or any other vendor.

[Mark @ Jun 4th 2009 6:15PM]

"Kids" over at jkontherun?

[tikiwk @ Jun 5th 2009 12:01AM]

I'll buy one if they release it at a reasonable price.

[MaxSMoke @ Jun 5th 2009 12:48AM]

It's TOO BIG. Let's see you fit that in your pocket. When it comes to MID's, bigger isn't better.

[Renat @ Jun 5th 2009 1:58AM]

Firefox took 5 years to open... What a waste...

[superhobo @ Jun 5th 2009 8:16AM]

I wouldn't let so many apps run in the tray on an i7, let alone a MID.