Comments on: Viliv S5 Portrait Pics

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:25:04 +0000

I don’t believe it charges over USB. Very few computers do.

By: kh

kh — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:11:34 +0000

Hi James,

I can’t seem to confirm if the device charges over USB or not. I’d really like to not have to carry a charger everywhere I go. :)

Thanks!

By: Ddj Ozone

Ddj Ozone — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:42:46 +0000

A2dP works excellently… See this Youtube video showing off the S5 and A2dp

By: Jae

Jae — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:44:49 +0000

I believe that HSDPA/WiMax built-in versions are coming soon as the company’s site lists a few different trims with SSD/WWAN mix.

James, would you be able to run CrystalMark for us to see how it compares to other devices with similar specs (e.g. Sony Vaio P)? No one has done it yet.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:44:27 +0000

It does, there’s a post coming today that describes this. HG, I would have bet from day one that your wallet would get a workout. :) I may very well buy one of these puppies.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:42:54 +0000

According to the documentation there is both a WiMAX and HSDPA version planned.

By: Chad

Chad — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:51:03 +0000

I wonder if there is a 3G option being planned or if it’s possible to add an internal card…

I know many here are fans of the 3G USB option but I can’t stand it. I love having everything just built in so it Just Works and is always ready to go.

By: Julius Hibbert, M.D.

Julius Hibbert, M.D. — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:37:24 +0000

It is XP Home, that’s just a different theme. James did a pos on it.

http://jkontherun.com/2008/10/09/cool-blue-xp-th/

By: Travis

Travis — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:08:51 +0000

I thought it came with XP Home but I see from the first portrait picture it is Windows Embeded Standard. Oh well.

By: HG

HG — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:01:05 +0000

James, you have to stop posting pictures of the Viliv, your going to make my wallet press the trigger. ;) I would love to have the Viliv in the car as my Media Center. James any chance to see if it supports A2DP? If its like the Sony P it shouldn’t get hot at all under normal use or even steady use. Are you pre ordering?

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:21:18 +0000

Slightly warm, not hot. Some of the warmth is from holding it in the hand too.

By: Julius Hibbert, M.D.

Julius Hibbert, M.D. — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:31:51 +0000

Richie, that’s exactly why I want to get one. I’ve been waiting for the S5 since last August. I can’t wait to finally get one. :-)

By: richie

richie — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:17:28 +0000

Hi James,
just wonder how hot this thing gets, after a few hours, was thinking of geting this as a pda upgrade and PDF reader and Media player while on my daily commute.
Thanks for all the updates :)

Richie