Comments on: Mobile Tech Minutes- Using the Viliv S5 UMPC

By: Techme

Techme — Sun, 10 May 2009 06:15:12 +0000

Does Google maps work with the GPS in the S5?

By: Lion77

Lion77 — Sun, 10 May 2009 05:05:10 +0000

I believe you do not see Fastweb. It is much better than Safari. I like dual browing system of viliv S5, Fastweb and Explorer.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:47:12 +0000

You can Skype using a Bluetooth headset. I have tested this and it works fine.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:24:20 +0000

So there is no mic feature? Its going to make Skyping a little more difficult.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:57:46 +0000

It’s the Kodak Zi6 pocket HD camera.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:16:45 +0000

James – off topic, but what camera were you using for this video?

By: Jake

Jake — Fri, 08 May 2009 07:14:15 +0000

Thanks, so their claim of 720p is at least real. The only two things that should be low cost but would’ve greatly increased the experience is putting in:
1. Mic
2. SD or MicroSD slot

A camera would’ve just taken it over the top. Can you imagine using this with the GPS AND the camera in your car? It would be mounted on your dash anyway while you drive and at the same time you could record video (like the police do) and if you ever get into an accident you have all the proof you ever need.

Perhaps they will put these features into the X70 Atom or the next iteration, the S6?

Viliv, you listening??? :)

By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:57:13 +0000

720p works out of the box. Some 1080p plays as well, most likely because the S5 ships with Cyberlink PowerDVD and K-lite preinstalled.

By: Michael P.

Michael P. — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:23:10 +0000

James – Thanks for a terrific video. This one is definitely not for me. The UMID looks more appealing. But, I will wait to see what Apple comes out with.

By: Jake

Jake — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:02:53 +0000

Thanks James, 5hrs is on the lower side from what I was hoping but still acceptable. I have an iphone so between the two I’d proably be set in terms of my mobile needs.

Have you tried 720p video? Does it really work as advertised? That’s another reason I gave up the U2010.

1080p is probably out of the question but it would be nice if someone tried it :) Having this as a possible home theater machine would be interesting.