http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/ Engadget Comments for Viliv N5 MID hands-on, HD5 PMP makes a cameo http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/Jan 13th 2010 8:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/
its not a mistake. it is a niche product using off the shelf parts. A custom screen size is not really likely since this thing already costs way more than what most people want to pay. ]]>Jan 13th 2010 8:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/Jan 13th 2010 9:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/Jan 13th 2010 8:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/
... i did not look away... and now i am crying :*( ... i mean what are developers thinking when they make these things? Though i must say "congratulations! you made another netbook that Looks just like every other netbook out there". . . wake me up when a GOOD netbook comes out please ^.^]]>Jan 13th 2010 8:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/
considering this isnt even a netbook , and is nothing like every other netbook out there, i think i will disregard your opinion on this device.]]>Jan 13th 2010 8:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/
The second one would be quite interesting if it is android powered.]]>Jan 13th 2010 8:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/1024x600: "The screen is too hard to read!"

1" bezel: "There's a bezel, and it's too large!"
0.3" bezel: "The screen has a nonstandard resolution! It's too expensive!"

Blah blah blah.]]>Jan 13th 2010 9:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/That isn't fair. The resolution and size need to be set at something sensible. This device obviously has a screen that is too small (50%-75% less than it should be?). Resolution is always a funny one. My thoughts are to go as high as possible and have the option to make the OS larger if people require it. That or get glasses.]]>Jan 13th 2010 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/Jan 13th 2010 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/Jan 13th 2010 9:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/Jan 13th 2010 10:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/
Seriously? Forgive me, but... he sounds nothing like him!]]>Jan 13th 2010 11:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/Jan 13th 2010 11:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/Jan 13th 2010 1:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/
UMID BZ, Villiv X70/ N5, OQO2, Raon Everun are amazing devices. None of which you like because "they are too small". That is the point. Desktop OS and applications on a device that fits into your coat pocket.

How about you hire JKK (JKKMobile), Chippy (UMPCPortal), or Jenn (Pocketables.net) to handle your MID/UMPC reporting? They get the concept, they know what the (very limited) customer base wants, and can provide balanced reporting.]]>Jan 13th 2010 2:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/ Amen to that.]]>Jan 13th 2010 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/
Agreed. Seriously, don't trash the device because *you* don't like the form factor. That's just plain bad reporting.

The Jornada 720 was in the same form factor, and that device had a loyal following; some that are still sticking with it and a number that (like myself) are looking to move on to a device like this. Having a fully keyboarded pc in your pocket can be extremely useful to some of us, and thus it would be nice to get an actual review of the device rather than a throwaway "this device sucks because its a umpc" once in a while.]]>Jan 13th 2010 7:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/
Yes, yes yes yes.]]>Jan 14th 2010 7:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/Jan 13th 2010 3:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/
For people who don't quite get what you might use this sort of device for, I do 24x7 support. The S5 with built in 3G means I can easily do whatever I want while on call. If I do get a call, I can just run it up (the S5 boots in about 3 seconds) get connected and deal with the issue. Essentially, I need a full Windows laptop, but I only actually use it for probably 30 mins a month. If I'm out on a bike ride, a full size laptop or regular netbook is inconvenient, especially when I know there's a 95% chance I won't use it this time.]]>Jan 13th 2010 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/Jan 13th 2010 6:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/Besides that, you need to find new reviewers for UMPC. I feel everything else has been said.]]>Jan 13th 2010 11:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/
Only wish it had wifi and Android, like their P3. ]]>Jan 14th 2010 12:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/viliv-n5-mid-hands-on-hd5-pmp-makes-a-cameo/
For my money I'd rather have this:
http://www.pocketables.net/2010/01/atombased-inkia-mid500-with-xp-home-starts-at-349.html]]>Jan 14th 2010 2:42AM