Full hands-on with Viliv N5 at CES 2010

[ItzAmazingBrian]

looks like a big cell phone.

[knightinmiami]

This product is already available online, and I'm about to purchase it, but before I do, I would like to know if the keyboard is large enough to let you type with 2 hands just like any other keyboard . I dont mean in the air using your thumbs, I mean like on a desk just like you would type with any other keyboard, is that possible? anyone knows? someone pls reply. Thx.

[giojoex]

@knightinmiami you can use a wireless keyboard with it, since it has a usb slot.

[00MrPanda00]

AHHHH! I just noticed what he said! "On the physical dimensions, it's the same size as the S5". If that were true that would be a deal breaker for me. I'm looking for a PC to really put in my pocket or something not as noticeable to carry around in public, and no, not something that's Linux based (Android) or handicapped at flash player (Ipad). Also, just a full fledged operating system would be perfect.

[knightinmiami]

I like this UMPC so far and the fujitsu UH900. This seems more pocketable than the fujitsu but the fujitsu has better specs. I dont wanna have to carry my UMPC in a bag (defeats the purpose), I need it to be pocketable so in the end ill prob go with this one. Or do you guys think the fujitsu is pocketable too (by pocketable im hoping even the jeans back pocket, shirt etc). This will also be replacing my psp, Im hoping I can do some gaming on this UMPC. thoughts?

[battery77]

@knightinmiami The UH900 has better specs but is limited by the battery life which is announced around 3 hours. The price tag is also higher than the N5. I'm awaiting the N5 but it's been delayed till May, so hopefully it won't be later cause I don't want to be stuck buying the UMID BZ.

[sukhi2000]

Would the high end model have HD and 1024x600 is good resolution,will it able to go 1024x768.

I have Wibrain B1H which has 1024x600 and when installed latest video driver the resolution went to 1024x768,which was really surprising,can this happen to N5,does anyone have any ideas on this.

[Fredpunks]

Stupid question did you see a sim card slot?

and when they say that a umpc has 3g do they mean a sim slot or what

[00MrPanda00]

@Fredpunks Yes, there's a video of a guy taking out the battery. That's where you may clearly see the Sim card slot.

[noyadont1]

Thank you for all your nice reviews :) looks like (for me) the n5 is the one to go, any idea when it will be out?

[koer2ty39]

Thanks JKK, Did you check out the Fujitsu uh900? It would be great to get your thought between the Viliv and the Fujitsu. what happens in vegas stays in vegas

[f00kumofo123]

how could you forget to test the keyboard... typing with two hands, not just thumbs.

Design-wise, I don't understand why they left out the space around display to make it touch sensitive mouse pad or something. They need to do more work on it.

[Minionz]

Due to the keyboard and mouse needing to be covered in order to for it to be a clamshell, is why there is space on the top. If the space was removed you it would look very wrong. Inside of that the webcam is stored which is placed in the top right in the higher end models.

[f00kumofo123]

@Minionz I know it needs to be covered. I'm asking why they left it unoccupied by screen or by a mouse pad. It looks silly ugly bezel to me.

[Minionz]

I just don't see the point of placing the mouse there. It would distrupt thumb typing, having to move so far to use the mouse. I am glad they did not copy umids placement.

[f00kumofo123]

@Minionz I'm not saying they need to move the pad. They should add extra pad and discard nonsense mutitouch screen

[pzpepsi]

its not supposed to be a notebook or netbook. its not meant to be on a table or on your lap while its in use. its meant to be in your hands

[f00kumofo123]

@pzpepsi do you think I care what it's supposed to be. I want convenience, not lame excuses.

[pzpepsi]

what you are asking for it beyond inconvient.

[f00kumofo123]

@pzpepsi

EKing S515, touchpad.

Sony VAIO P, screen size.

[pzpepsi]

ok, i should let you know, the sony is garbage in every way and the s515 is a fucking phone.

[f00kumofo123]

@pzpepsi

win XP phone. The other is Vista.

I don't see how N5 is any better.

[pzpepsi]

im saying the sony sucks and the s515 is a phone and shouldnt be compared to the n5 so much

[f00kumofo123]

I want touchpad and bigger screen. I do NOT care if it's a phone... Geeze.

[pzpepsi]

then get a netbook and not a umpc

[JULESRULES9969]

look at their s10 dumb ass.

[JULESRULES9969]

@f00kumofo123 STFU do some research bitch

[00MrPanda00]

@JULESRULES9969 Did you ever stop to look at that guy's name? Your wasting your time with trolls.

[TheThawer]

@f00kumofo123 they r it looks like the vaio p now

[lordgloppy]

Nice that its not glossy

[Bashir38]

Nice device.

[intertechgroup]

it looks nice, can't wait to see the real device!

[Minionz]

Thanks JKK, if you can get a a rough high-end price out of them it would be appreciated.