2009年1月19日月曜日

Hilarious. Engadget hates/likes UMPCs!


Is it because it’s Sunday?


A few days ago Engadget posted a rather sarcastic item about the Loam F7. Actually it was spot-on from the consumer perspective because, quite frankly, it looks cheap. The hilarious part of the story comes when…

Is it because it’s Sunday?


A few days ago Engadget posted a rather sarcastic item about the Loam F7. Actually it was spot-on from the consumer perspective because, quite frankly, it looks cheap. The hilarious part of the story comes when they post about the Viliv X70, a device that has similar specs.


Maybe we’re just hot for sleek, thin, ultra sexy renders of handheld computing devices, but we dare anyone to call the unit pictured above unsightly (and mean it). Shortly after showcasing its swiveling S7 at CES, Viliv has taken the wraps off of its X70 Atom Communication MID.


Apart from the fact that we highlighted this nearly three weeks ago (our fault for not tipping them!) it seems that they’ve fallen in love with an Origami device. Check the specs at Gadgetmix.




  • Atom Silverthorne 1.33GHz processor

  • choice of SSD: 8GB/16GB or HDD: 30GB/60GB

  • Windows XP or Linux

  • 1GB RAM

  • optional WiMax module (mobile broadband)

  • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and WiFi b/g (no ‘n’)

  • Weight: 660g

  • built-in GPS (Sirf Star 3)

  • SDHC slot

  • dimension: 210(w) x 117(h) x 22.5(d) mm


Apart from the 22.5mm depth, it’s nothing different.


Mickey-taking aside, it does prove that people are susceptable to a nice design, whatever it is. There’s always been a possibility that a UMPC or MID would berak through and this article from Engadget underscores that.


Viliv uncovers gorgeous X70 Atom Communication MID - Engadget.







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