I've been looking forward to reviewing Dialogue's Flybook V5i Tablet PC ever since our first look at it during CES. When iCube.us generously offered to send us a review unit a couple of weeks ago, we jumped all over it. Kudos to iCube.us for reaching out to us so we could bring you this video review.

As an ultra-portable device, the Flybook V5i really shines. It is small, fast, light, and has integrated broadband support. With a Core Duo 1.2 ghz processor and 1gb of ram, the V5i should be plenty fast for those needing an ultra-portable solution. However, I was disappointed with how the V5i operated as a Tablet PC. With no hardware buttons on the screen and no palm-rejection technology, using this device in tablet mode is confining. In addition, the innovative mouse and trackstick placement is not productive for those needing to do even a little bit of keyboarding due to the constant hand motion.

Here is a quick rundown on what I covered in the InkShow review:

General comments

• Review of the specs, Experience Index, and Crystal Mark score

• General tour of the V5i and how it is designed to be used

• A demo of the camera

• A demo of typing on the V5i, along with a size comparison to the Stowaway keyboard

• A demo of Dialogue's well designed Control Center

• A look at the case and strap

• How the V5i stacks up as a Tablet PC

Machine specs (as reviewed):

• Genuine Windows® Vista™ Business
• Display: 8.9" 1024 x 600 display, wide aspect ratio
• Hard drive - 60gb 4200 RPM
• Processor: Core Duo 1.2 ghz (U2500)
• Memory: 1gb, 2gb max
• Wireless: 802.11b/g, plus integrated HSDPA via sim slot
• Battery: About 3 - 4 hours
• Multimedia: Built in 1.3 megapixel web camera
• Security: Built-in fingerprint reader and software
• Weight: 2.65 lbs
• Colors: The Flybook V5 is available in four color casings: black, silver, red, or yellow.

  Prices start at $2,769

  Note: I made a mistake in the video by calling one of the mouse buttons a minimize button. It is a middle scroll button.

• Watch or download the High Res version (24:17 minutes, 185mb, Windows Media streaming or direct download)

• Visit iCube.us for more info on the Flybook V5i

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