Viliv X70 Atom Mobile Internet Device

We had a couple of days with the Viliv S5 last week and this time around, we got the bigger version, the Viliv X70 MID.

The Viliv X70 is, more or less, just a larger version of the Viliv S5 but with a few minor additions. The X70 has a 7-inch touch screen display with a resolution of 1024×768 pixels.

The mobile internet device is powered by an Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz processor and Intel GMA 500 with 1 GB of RAM running Windows XP. Storage comes in a 32GB Sandisk Solid State Drive.

It’s even got this internal TV antenna but I am told that it does not work here in the Philippines (apparently, the DMB TV tuner is a Korean standard).

The touch screen display is resistive so you’ll need to use a stylus but the’re also a virtual keyboard for text input as well as a joystick on the upper left side for additional navigation.

The Viliv X70 has built-in 3G/HSDPA modem, WiFi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 w/ EDR, SiRF Star3 GPS, and an SD card slot. Viliv promises 200 hours of standby time and up to 6 hours on video playback on a single charge.

The unit retails for Php56,990USD 971INR 82,328EUR 925CNY 7,072 in stores.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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24 Comments

Ardz says:

15 years ago

For that price, I’d rather get the Lenovo Ideapad S10-3t!
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lolipown says:

15 years ago

For that price you’re better off with a smart phone like the Nexus one + shipping
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idookee says:

15 years ago

…or an iPad
…or Joojoo
…or Wepad

what an insane price!
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Abe Olandres says:

15 years ago

@ardz & lolipowm — I think the Viliv is a niche product so the target buyers are those who already own a netbook, laptop or smartphone.

I’d compare it to the Audi — you can always buy a Honda Civic, a Harley, a Vespa and a Mini all for the price of an R8.
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Sanctuarian06 says:

15 years ago

Again this something about MOBILITY. Not just a MOBILITY but how you can put in your own POCKET. So do not be shock at the price, the chipsets are super small just like the molecules. Remember, the smaller the device, the larger the price. :)
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Rico Zuniga says:

15 years ago

Ridiculous price! I agree with the first commenters, I’d rather get any of those devices or an iPad.

And I won’t compare it to an Audi. Audi is an established international luxury brand thus the expensive price while I’ve never heard of “Viliv” until now :)

And if it’s an issue on mobility, the Archos 9 would be a way better option feature and cost-wise if it becomes available here though you have one shipped from an online retailer.
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paul e. says:

15 years ago

i’d be nucking futs to buy this. i’m sticking with my 900HA.
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carlo says:

15 years ago

rico – once Viliv becomes an established international luxury brand, the price is okay with you?
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Rico Zuniga says:

15 years ago

Carlo – the price will be justified so it’s ok although that would take them how many years to reach that status. 10? 20? 50? With the Audi analogy in mind, their first car was produced in 1910 (via wikipedia) so you’re backed with a hundred years worth of technology and experience when you buy an Audi. Also, features will still count, a lot, not just the brand. And besides, I only drive a cheap Toyota, not an Audi so I probably won’t buy Viliv even when it becomes a luxury brand :)
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Abe Olandres says:

15 years ago

@Rico – niche products like the ones made by Viliv tend to be more expensive because of a couple of reasons. One is supply and demand. Since fewer units are produced, the cost of producing each unit is more expensive.

This is also true with other niche products like the Segway, the Toyota Prius, and them AVTs (all-terrain vehicles).
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