Comments on: Viliv, the future of Intel handhelds?

A mobile Internet device has picked up some pre-sales buzz as it prepares for a July 6 launch. But will consumers notice? And if so, will price be a deal breaker?

[codynews]

Meh, I'm happy with my iphone. Though this little pile from Intel could easily work as a phone so long as it has 3G (some do it says) and Skype.

[-fjtorres-]

I've been eyeing the basic version as a possible webpad/ebook reader solution.
A lot will depend on the ergonomics.
It may be the only viable solution for people heavily vested in PDFs.

Been wanting something like this for years for pdf's and general light web browsing. Bought an Archos A5 in the hope it would do the job but ended up a little disappointed with the result. Hopefully this will fare a bit better

For that price I can get a netbook which way more options.

[-fjtorres-]

Yes, and the netbook comes with a mandatory keyboard and another 2 pounds of weight.
The idea is to trade off keyboard and structural mass for the touchscreen and maybe a bit extra battery.
The slate form factor is a lot more useful than clamshell proponents realize; there is need for both but there is a need for more slates and less clamshells.