Viliv has added an HID driver for Windows 7 to the S5 UMPC. The bottom line on this is that S5 users can now have much better Tablet PC functionality. The TIP won’t lag when it pops up, calibration might actually hold, the Tablet PC keyboard is the default instead of the Accessibility keyboard, and [...]
Viliv S5 UMPC owners are happy today. Viliv has released Windows 7 drivers and software for the Viliv S5. Check them out here.
Dynamism, the guys who do their level best to bring over those next-gen gadgets from Asia, are working hard to make our mobile computing dreams come true with not one, but TWO, campaigns centered around MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices) featuring the Viliv S5 Premium 3G and the Viliv X70. First up is the Viliv S5 [...]
jkOnTheRun reader Hector Gomez likes the Viliv S5 UMPC, like most who have gotten their hands on one. He likes it so much that he’s installed Windows XP Tablet PC Edition on it. Note that you can’t purchase this edition, but that didn’t stop Hector. As you can see from the video, not only did [...]
I’m working with my son Dax, helping him with his cycling merit badge for Boy Scouts. We’ve got six rides under out belt so far and have had a blast. It is an awesome father / son activity. We rode our second 25 mile ride today, and will finish up with a 50 miler [...]
The Viliv UMPCs still attract a lot of attention (Xavier is loving using it with Dragon Naturally Speaking) and the good folks at Dynamism have been one of the key reasons why with their special ordering events and packages. For those who have been waiting to pick up the Viilv S5 with Integrated 3G and [...]
I’ve been very pleased with my Viliv S5 so far, but it can be difficult to write anything of length with its on-screen keyboard. I installed Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 to see if the MID was powerful enough to turn my speech into text. I was very impressed with the results and shot this video after [...]
Dynamism is gearing up to sell the Viilv S5 Premium with SSDs and 3G. There will be three SSD versions available, starting at $649. The most affordable version comes with a 32GB SSD, but without a 3G modem. The 32GB Viliv S5 with built in HSPA modem will cost $799. For $1,299 you get the [...]
The Viliv S5 UMPC has certainly captured a lot of attention and it looks the Viliv X70 will as well as Dynamism has announced that the 7 inch X70 (the S5 has a 5 inch screen) will be available for the same price of $599. James Kendrick has been giving them both a once over [...]
Two boxes full of Viliv S5s just showed up. I’m obviously going to review one, but the other six are going to be used for an exciting project. More coming soon….
I’m about to start two weeks of having to literally be in two places at the same time, directing two different shows, for two different theatres, in two states. I think I need to clone myself, but I tried that last night and it didn’t work. Instead, I’m working on a strategy that can help [...]
It didn’t take long, but then it never does. jkkmobile, the King of Mobile Modding, is showing off how to mod the Viliv S5 by adding 3G and a SSD drive.
Dynamism is having a special Viliv S5 pre-order event that kicks off at 1PM EDT today. There are only 400 pre-order units available today and they’re expected to sell out quickly. Those who pre-order will get a free accessory bundle that’s valued at $135. The car kit, spare battery and leather pouch will definitely come [...]
Well, if you excited about the Viliv S5 and want to know how Windows 7 works on this UMPC, jkkmobile can walk you through the install with this video and his notes.
James Kendrick got his hands on the Viliv S5 car kit, video cables and leather case. They all look like must-have accessories and will definitely help Viliv S5 owner be more mobile. Dynamism is running a special Viliv S5 pre-sale event on May 14 and throwing in a second battery, car kit and leather pouch. [...]
There must be something about guys with those j and k initials and the Viliv S5 UMPC. Both James Kendrick and jkkmobile seem smitten with the device. jkkmobile has just put up a video review of the device which covers a great bit of detail. And Mr. Kendrick continues to show off how he’s using [...]
Wow. The Viliv S5 UMPC is proving to be so popular that it swamped importer Dynamism’s servers and caused some headaches and disappointments. Dynamism jumped on the problems caused by the demand pretty quickly and in good form has issued this statement. Thank you to everyone who ordered, or attempted to order, during our Viliv [...]
As Warner mentioned earlier today, James Kendrick seems to be having a blast with the Viliv S5. Our friends over at Dynamism are having Viliv S5 pre-order event on they wanted to let the GBM community know about. They have an allocation of 200 units that will go on sale at exactly 1PM EDT on [...]
Great picture from UMPC Fever showing off several very pocketable devices. I hope this guy didn’t sit down.
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