As the Viliv S7 makes its way towards us here in Germany (as I write, it’s somewhere between Seoul and Cologne – expected Monday or Tuesday) it’s clear that other’s are ramping up for the big launch too.
Jenn downloaded some of the new press images [full set of 47 images here] and she’ll also be getting one next week. Dynamism have put the device up for pre-order too. Pricing is better than I thought with the mid-range 32GB SSD version up for just $659. I was honestly expecting (and worried about) pricing nearer 800 dollars. Of course it’s more than a netbook but don’t get me started on that one. I’ve a list as long as my arm detailing differences between a netbook and this UMPC. 800gm and 8 hrs of battery life is the best figure. 1hr per 100gm makes it extremely strong in battery life/weight ratio.
Pricing:
There are three versions of the S7 available at Dynamism
The entry level S7/60 with a 60GB hard drive and the 1.3Ghz Atom CPU with 1GB RAM and XP Home. A good combination for those that want to use the S7 mainly as a media player. $629
MID-Range 32GB SSD version. This is the version to go for if you want silent operation, a little more speed with boot-up and application access and the ruggedness that comes with having a PC with no moving parts. $659.
The high-end SSD/3G version obviously adds the HSPA (high speed up/down) modem which we understand is a voice-capable Huawei model as found on the X70 and S5. $799
For more information and to register for availability and special offers, see Dynamism.com
A few things to think about:
- Battery life. 5-9hrs depending on scenario.
- Small form-factor. Significantly smaller than an ASUS T91.
- Light weight. 20% lighter than the lightest netbooks.
- Convertible touchscreen.
- Touch-typing capable keyboard. Not up to the sizes of 10” netbooks but around the same size as early 7” and 9” Eee PCs.
- GPS Update from Viliv: No GPS on thess retail versions.
- Fast SSD. The Viliv SSDs are fast enough to make a noticeable difference when compared to the HDD versions.
- VGA, Component and S-Video out.
- SDHC capable card reader for up to 32GB SD card expansion.
Despite the great features it has to be said that if you’ve got a netbook, the S7 may be difficult to justify but if you don’t have a netbook and want a UMPC to cover table-top, mobile, handheld, car and other duties, the S7 is a real multi-scenario mobile computing gem.
Live session with the S7.
The S7 is due to arrive on Monday or Tuesday here and JKK and I have planned a live session for Tuesday evening after the Archos press event. Stay tuned for more information.
September 12th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
RT: @chippy: New article: Dynamism has Viliv S7 UMPC information and pricing. http://cli.gs/QEVAh
September 12th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
thats actually cheaper then i expected.
would not mind getting my hands on the SSD version sans 3G.
looking forward to the live sessions
September 12th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
I am really excited by this one but I was hoping for a bit more on the specs. JKK had a post a while back about 2.0Ghz, Vista w/ Win7 upgrade and some other secret goodies. It still looks like a great device but I guess I was expecting slightly more, the only bad thing about it in my mind is the big borders around the screen.
turn_self_off Reply:
September 12th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
quick guess, those borders are where the speakers are housed…
also, they allow one to have somewhere to rest ones wrist while using the thing in tablet mode…
Chippy Reply:
September 12th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Yes. Frame will be housing buttons, antennas, speakers (loud and good apparently)
I thing a Sony-style wider screen might be more attractive to most people though.
September 12th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
If I didn’t already have a decent 3G-capable netbook, I’d lust over the S7. Though the 3G model is a bit pricey… Waiting eagerly for the session for a comparison with the other devices!
Note: “its somewhere between [...] that other’s” – Fix that part as follows: “it’s somewhere” and “others”.
chippy Reply:
September 12th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Thanks (again!) my personal proof reader!
September 13th, 2009 at 3:06 am
Wow finally:) Maybe someone could answear me a few questions
I can’t find the fact that the S7 has built in Gps in the tech specs on Dynanism. Is it sure that it comes with Gps?
Is it worth to wait for a 2.0ghz version (or general a better version) due that I am waiting allready so long
Can I trust Dynanism? And how much do I have to add to the pricing cause of shipping to Germany and taxes?
Thanks for your response and sorry for my English, it’s allready late
turn_self_off Reply:
September 13th, 2009 at 3:24 am
indeed, umpcportal’s own product database have the gps listed as a optional feature.
btw, i am finding that usb link port quite interesting, as i suspect one could in theory boot the viliv via it?
September 13th, 2009 at 7:31 am
White swiveling MID. Viliv S7 w/ Intel Atom inside. Unboxed http://bit.ly/A1fni. @chippy gives first take http://bit.ly/Ul1kD #IDF09
September 13th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Ill admit its a nice price lower than sonys new umpc by i believe 200$ so that nice but im still not a fan of the netbook design style of it
And it doesnt look pocketable is it?
September 14th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
myviliv specs says 210x117x26, while dynamism says 230x143x26…
wich is the right?
September 14th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
any advice which one should i buy, this one (Viliv S7) or Gigabyte T1028X?
Here in Korea T1028x price is 810.000 KRW and Viliv S7 800.000 – 890.000 KRW.