# Wee PCs The Viliv s5 Looks Cute, But Does Function Match Form? By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-05-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viliv-s5 References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5267248/tiny-umid-mbook-m1-a-mini%20netbook-with-mini%20features) What do you get when you fuse a laptop together with a smart phone? The UMID Viliv S5. The Korean [mini-computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-lab-mini-pc) has everything a netbook has, only in a very tiny space. For $599 you could own the cute Viliv S5, but beware; the [teeny features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanophone) make it hard to use and it is still not small enough to [stuff inside your pocket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokepad). You also need an adapter for the audio and hardware input because it too is miniaturized. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mini-computers:** The trend of mini-computers like the Viliv S5 provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in terms of compact design and portability. - **Netbook Evolution:** The fusion of laptops and smartphones seen in the Viliv S5 represents a trend of evolving netbook technology, opening up possibilities for disruptive innovation in terms of functionality and convenience. - **Compact Technology:** The compact size and features of the Viliv S5 highlight a trend towards more compact and portable technology, offering opportunities for disruptive innovation in terms of convenience and on-the-go usability. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The trend of mini-computers like the Viliv S5 presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry, particularly in terms of compact design and enhanced portability. - **Mobile Technology:** The fusion of laptops and smartphones seen in the Viliv S5 suggests disruptive innovation opportunities in the mobile technology industry, especially in terms of combining functionality and convenience. - **Computer Hardware:** The compact size and unique features of the Viliv S5 indicate disruptive innovation opportunities in the computer hardware industry, particularly in terms of miniaturization and compact design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Sized 4K Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m6.md) - [High-Performance Miniature PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-s500.md) - [Compact Screen-Equipped PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acemagic-s1.md) - [Cubic Palm-Sized PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusion5-fmp4.md) - [Hyper-Portable Micro Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-mini-laptop.md) - [Tiny Retro Computing Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-386.md) - [Ultra-Portable Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackview-mp80.md) - [Powerfully Efficient Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-mini-pc.md) - [Reliable Mini Pcs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-1-mini-pc.md)