| Windows CE-based PMPs boast GPS, DTV |
Aug. 07, 2007
 Yukyung has announced a pair of related portable media players (PMPs) that run Windows CE, receive digital TV, and have built-in GPS. The Viliv P2 NAVI is hard-disk based and can double as a PDA, while the X2 uses SDHC (secure digital high capacity) storage.
Both the P2 NAVI and X2 interate SiRF's starIII GPS architecture, which can track more than 20 satellites. Yukyung claims the sensitive receiver can provide reliable navigation even in crowded urban landscapes.
The Viliv P2 in its carrying wallet
Both units also feature integral receivers for T-DMB (terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting) television channels, such as Korea's KBS, SBS, and YTN. On the P2 NAVI, Yukyung says, broadcasts can be recorded to the unit's 30 GB (standard) or 60 GB (optional) internal hard drive.
The Viliv X2 in a car mounting bracket
The P2 NAVI gains other capabilities from its hard drive. For example, an Adobe Flash Lite-based menu (see first picture, below) allows switching to the full Windows CE 5.0 desktop, including access to Outlook, Internet Explorer, Office-compatible viewers, and other typical functions.
The Viliv P2's main menu gives access to the Windows CE desktop
A switch on the upper right-hand edge apparently lets the unit boot into either Windows CE (upper picture, below) or Linux with Trolltech's Qtopia mobile application framework (lower picture, below).
Via a switch, users can boot into Windows CE ...
... or boot into Linux
The relatively simplified X2 retains Windows CE 5.0 at the core but is operated only by Yukyung's customized menus. An SDHC-compatible slot is said to accept up to 8 GB of flash-based storage.
The Viliv X2 has an SDHC expansion slot
Other specifications include:- Processor -- RMI Alchemy Au1200, clocked at 500 MHz
- Memory -- 128 MB DDR2 DRAM
- Storage -- 30 or 60 GB hard drive (P2 NAVI), 4 GB or 8 GB SDHC card (X2)
- Video:
- 4.3-inch WQVGA (480 x 272 pixel) display
- 400:1 contrast ratio; brightness rated at 350 nit
- Audio:
- audio in/out jacks
- Built-in stereo speakers (1W + 1W)
- A/V codecs:
Video -- DivX (all versions), Xvid, MPEG1/2/4, ASF, WMV 7/8, WMV 9
- Audio -- MP3, WMA and OGG (Q10 support), AC3 and PCM (WAV and AIFF), AAC (MPEG 2 & 4)
- USB 2.0 host and device ports
- S-Video and RGB NTSC/PAL output
- Expansion -- SDHC slot accepts up to 8 GB of flash memory (X2 only)
- Wireless:
- DMB tuner
- SIRF Star III GPS
- Battery:
- 3.7 VDC lithium-ion battery, 3500mAH standard; 4700 mAH extra-capacity battery
- Battery life, video playback -- 4 hours and 30 minutes with standard battery, 7 hours with extra-capacity battery (specs for P2 NAVI, X2 specs not given)
- Battery life, audio playback -- 7 hours with standard battery, 10 hours with extra-capacity battery (specs for P2 NAVI, XP specs not given)
- Dimensions -- 5.5 x 3.1 x .9 inches (142 x 79 x 23 mm)
- Weight -- 11 ounces (P2 NAVI), 102 ounces (X2)
- Operating temperature -- 0-60 degrees C
The P2 NAVI and X2 appear to be available now, though pricing was not provided. Movies of the P2 NAVI in operation, including the choice of booting Windows CE or Linux, may be viewed on the company's website, here.
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