It came in a nice cardboard box showing off the Easecase logo.

It also came in a swede-ish carry pouch which was nice.

The back of the case is smooth and clean.

A quick size comparison next to the device itself.

Here it is with the device inside. It is quite a snug fit and honestly very well made. The inner lining of the case is also a swede material so it helps wipe some fingerprints off the device when putting it in and taking it out.

There is a hidden magnet in the flap so it closes snugly and looks nice and clean. I am very happy with this case and will be using it everyday. Initially I thought the case might look too much like a purse but I’m quite happy with the way it looks.

If you have any questions about the case feel free to leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Also I am very sorry for the blurry pictures. I had to use my old camera since it was the only one I had handy.

Feel free to comment or leave and questions you want answered. I have a few more tests coming so stay tuned for the results.

The cover states that this particular model supports up to 1920×1080 pixels. Not bad for a USB to VGA adapter.

Sliding the cover open reveals the inner box.

Everything seems to be packed nicely.

The package’s contents pictured from left to right are:

- USB cable
- USB Display Adapter
- DVI to HDMI Adapter
- DVI to VGA Adapter
- Quick start guide
- Driver CD

The DVI end of the adapter up close.

The USB end of the adapter up close.

That’s all there was in the box, not too much different from the EVGA UV+ except for the inclusion of the DVI to HDMI adapter. I will be testing out this adapter soon with my main desktop computer and the much more portable Viliv N5. I will be following up with a side by side comparison between this device and the prior mentioned EVGA UV+.

She then continued to say that she wanted to get a keyboard for her Nintendo DS but wouldn’t even consider it for that price. I literally cracked up laughing and as I looked back at her, she seemed shocked at my reaction. After pulling myself together I had to explain to her that this wasn’t a gaming device but in fact a UMPC. After a short chat about the situation we both had a good laugh and eventually went our own ways. Looking back at it now, I can’t blame her for thinking it was a DS. Both the N5 and the DS share a similar clamshell design, both are similar in size and both are handheld devices. This inspired me to take a few photos comparing them side by side.

I have to say, for people who don’t know too much about these portable devices, they do seem pretty similar. 

I wish I could compare it to the newer and larger DSi XL but I don’t have access to one at the moment.

Getting back to the matter of gaming, I have found some games that are perfect for the N5. I will be posting some reviews on them as I find the time to do so.

Just did a quick test of the EVGA USB to VGA video adapter and the results have not been too good. I’m not sure if it’s a driver issue or something else that’s causing the problem seen in the video but hopefully I can get it fixed soon. You can see what I’m talking about after the break.

I have tried the adapter with many different video players and video formats and I am left with the same results every time. YouTube videos on the other hand seem to play perfectly fine even up to 720p on the external monitor. I have yet to try the adapter with my main desktop so I’ll have to do that and see whether it’s an issue with the adapter or the N5.

If anyone has any ideas, feel free to leave a comment and I’ll try to see if it works. Now that I have the N5 in my hands, I really wish Viliv implemented the video out function to save me the trouble. However I do have another brand of USB to VGA card coming soon that a friend has ordered so I’ll see if it’s an issue with my adapter.

Anyway stay tuned for updates as I will be trying my best to find a solution to the video playback issue.

I am sure many potential owners are eager to know if this will work with the Viliv N5 so I will be testing it out with the N5 when I have some time, stay tuned for the results.

Just received the N5 from FedEx this morning, did a quick unboxing which is now available after the break.

Sorry for the rushed quality, was very excited to finally get my hands on it so I simply rushed through the unboxing. Hopefully its not too hard to watch.

The dates on Dynamism have changed, the 3g version’s shipment is expected to be on the 15th instead of the 19th. So for those of you who purchased the 3g version, we may be getting them a few days earlier. Only a few more days to go.

Had to stay up until 3am in Australia to pre-order the Viliv N5 from Dynamism. Made sure to get in early so I could get one from the first batch of units being sent out. It has been a long time since I was so excited for any mobile gadget, the last time being the release of the first generation iPhone.  I really can’t wait for the 19th to come any sooner; being the expected shipping date. I will hopefully be posting a quick unboxing followed by a lot of hands on demonstrations.

The hype for the N5 has been huge since its initial announcement but its seems as though the excitement for the product has dramatically dropped since the official specifications were released. Many users are complaining about the lack of video out functionality while others are disappointed at its high price point. Personally I have been waiting for a device which can run a fully functional OS which can also fit in my pocket and this fits the bill perfectly. The UMID range cane very close but the built quality and the aesthetics of Viliv’s products really caught my eye.

Does the lack of video out really bother you that much and is $649USD really too much to ask?

If you want to know how it performed please check out the results after the break.

Before using the Z-Nano for the test I needed another mouse to compare it with so I decided to go with my Microsoft Arc. Shortly after I repeated the tests using the tiny Z-Nano. The results can be seen below.

As you can see the Z-Nano’s performance was an “Epic Fail”. Surprisingly it beat the Arc in terms of accuracy probably due to its higher dpi. With that said, the Z-Nano is a very usable mouse. Maybe not the most productive but for such a small and portable gadget it easily beats most built in touch-pads.

If you want a better idea of its size please check out the video after the break.

Unique features

• World’s smallest optical mouse (42 x 21 x 17.65mm).
• Slot in your own picture to personalize the mouse.
• Ultra-bright indicator LEDs.
• Provides hands-free automatic scroll modes.

Portability and ease of use

• It’s easy to use, just plug it into a USB port and play.
• With its small size, you can bring it with you anytime, anywhere.
• Laser technology to track movement results in high tracking speeds.
• Works on nearly every surface, even on black or shiny surfaces.

Reliability

• Wire management using rare-earth magnet.
• Uses a medical-grade USB cable for greater reliability.
• Uses high quality tact-switches from Japan for better clicks.

High accuracy

• Can track up to 1600 dots per inch (dpi) whereas a typical optical mouse tracks between 400 dpi and 800 dpi only.
• With ability to track higher dpi, sensitivity and accuracy is higher.
• Resolution (100 – 1600 dpi) can be selected to suit your needs.
• Easily trace the outline of any image with its unique pointer

Updates of usage and first impressions are coming soon, so stay tuned.