Comments on: Coffee Break- Keeping it Manly http://gigaom.com/mobile/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/ Sun, 27 May 2012 08:45:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: James Kendrick http://gigaom.com/mobile/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417417 Tue, 05 May 2009 19:09:31 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/04/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417417 I never wait for gadgets, something else will be out by then and I would never get anything. :)

]]> By: James Kendrick http://gigaom.com/mobile/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417416 Tue, 05 May 2009 19:07:47 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/04/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417416 Keep us posted on your teeny tiny adventures. :)

]]> By: Jake http://gigaom.com/mobile/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417415 Tue, 05 May 2009 18:21:09 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/04/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417415 More Viliv, more Viliv info!!! Sorry, I’m pretty psyched about this gadget. Now the question is, should I go for it now at a loft price or wait for a 20% drop probably within the first year. Hmmm.

]]> By: Gavin Miller http://gigaom.com/mobile/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417414 Tue, 05 May 2009 14:43:17 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/04/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417414 It’s here, it’s here!!!! And it’s teeny!

I don’t think I’ve been so excited over a gadget in a long time! Oh….it’s been updating the past hour….

]]> By: borax99 (Alain C.) http://gigaom.com/mobile/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417413 Tue, 05 May 2009 14:22:28 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/04/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417413 I can’t see the Viliv as someone’s only computer, but it looks like a very talented pinch-hitter. I agree with the earlier poster – there’s something a bit creepy about coffee shop snooping, but that is *always* to be expected when you use something different…

]]> By: Gavin Miller http://gigaom.com/mobile/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417412 Tue, 05 May 2009 10:13:41 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/04/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417412 Oh and James, the bag is very manly. Did you see that Bears game last week….helluva game.

;-)

]]> By: Gavin Miller http://gigaom.com/mobile/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417411 Tue, 05 May 2009 10:10:56 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/04/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417411 Lol @ John. Is that A Viliv in your pocket or are you …. etc.

Interesting conversation as it goes through my head all the time when I head out. Why not just take my Macbook Pro? It’s all about your personal situation I guess. I’m changing jobs soon and will likely get a locked down laptop.

This is where the Viliv will come into its own. I can carry it as well if I fancy a bit of blogging when I’m out and can load it up with all my own software that I probably can’t put on the Macbook.

As a recent convert to Apple I still have loads of great Windows software, usually with two licenses from when my laptops were Windows, stuff like snagit, MS Office etc.

I’m also going to be using it for Sat Nav and so it will always be in my car, ready to grab should I need it. My trusty HTC Advantage is finally being sold after being a great gadget, and I’ll be using the data sim I currently have in that with a USB Dongle for the Viliv, and currently looking for a wee keyboard for it.

Jeez, I’m rambling, bottom line is I don’t think I’ll regularly be in the situation of working on the Viliv but can certainly see myself out and about visiting places with a ‘Murse’ containing Viliv and a Camera. After a full day, size really DOES matter and the weight benefit of the Viliv will be noticeable, that’s for sure.

]]> By: BLEDAR http://gigaom.com/mobile/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417410 Tue, 05 May 2009 10:06:54 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/04/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417410 AMAZING GADGET AND HOW MATCH PLEASE

]]> By: John http://gigaom.com/mobile/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417409 Tue, 05 May 2009 07:51:44 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/04/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417409 Well I wasn’t really implying that James should carry a full blown laptop. Something in the order of magnitude of a modern Shift, or an Everun Note or even a Vaio P. None of these designs are any less portable IMO but they are way more comfortable to work with due to display size. I mean, would you really carry this MID and the separate keyboard in you jean pockets? Besides earning you an undeserved date with a hottie at your local Starbucks :), having such things in your pockets must be really uncomfortable. What you will end up doing eventually is use the fancy back bag of yours, in which case why not getting a more productive machine?

P.S. No trolling intended, just some thoughts about what is the best ultra-portable setup for each one of us…

]]> By: Jasen http://gigaom.com/mobile/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417408 Tue, 05 May 2009 04:33:53 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/04/coffee-break-keeping-it-real/#comment-417408 Seconded,

When a netbook finally made its first appearance at my Starbucks, I had to check out its usability factor, just to see if the money was worth spending.

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