Korean manufacturer Yukyung unveiled a large mobile Internet device (MID) equipped with an Intel Atom Silverthorne Z520 running Linux at 1.33GHz. The Viliv X70 Communications MID is equipped with a 7-inch, 1024x600 touchscreen, GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, WiMAX, HDSPA, and even a hard drive.

( Click for larger view of the Viliv X70 Communications MID )

Also available with Windows XP, the Viliv X70 is being released under Yukyung's Viliv brand in conjunction with two similar, Intel Atom-based MIDs, both of which exclusively run Windows XP. The Viliv S5 Entertainment MID offers a 4.8-inch touchscreen, while the 7-inch Viliv S7 Productivity MID offers a swivel display that flips up from a hidden keyboard. Previous Windows-based Viliv handhelds include the Viliv P2 NAVI and X2 devices.

The X70 matches its Intel Atom Silverthorne Z520 with the usual Intel northbridge/southbridge companion chip known as the SCH US15W (aka "Poulsbo"). The X70 ships with 1GB of RAM, plus an 8GB or 16GB solid-state drive (SSD), and a 30GB or 60GB hard disk drive (HDD). The Viliv X70 is dubbed "the Communicaton MID," thanks to its multiple connection options, including HDSPA, WiMAX, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. An SD/SDHC memory card slot, speakers, and microphone are also included.

The company did not reveal the battery used in the sleek, 8.3 x 4.6 x 0.9-inch device, but the X70 is touted for an impressive 200 hours of standby time and six hours of video playback. There is no keyboard, but a virtual keyboard is said to be available with the touchscreen interface.

Specifications listed for the Viliv X70 include:Processor -- Intel Atom Silverthorne Z520 at 1.33GHz with SCH US15W chipset
Memory -- 1GB RAM
Flash -- 8GB or 16GB SSD; SD/SDHC memory card slot
Storage -- 30GB or 60GB HDD
Display -- 7-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600)
Wireless broadband -- 802.11b/g WiFi, HSDPA, WiMAX
Bluetooth -- Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
GPS -- SiRF StarIII
USB -- 1 x USB port
Audio -- audio output; mic; stereo speakers
Other I/O -- 1 x multi-I/O for cradle
Battery life -- 200 hours standby time; 6 hours continuous movie playback
Dimensions -- 8.3 x 4.6 x 0.9 inches (210 x 117 x 22.5mm)
Weight -- 1.5 lbs (660g)
Operating system -- Linux; Windows XPAvailability

No information was offered on the pricing or availability of the Viliv X70 MID. More information may be found here .


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