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The HTC Shift is a unique UMPC that runs both Windows Vista and Windows Mobile 6 simultaneously. It sports a 7-inch wide-screen touch display that slides and tilts to reveal a QWERTY keyboard, a 800MHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 40GB Hard drive as well as the usual features of Windows Vista Business, WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, and Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE. Add to this an SD flash memory card slot, a GPS receiver, VGA out, a biometric fingerprint scanner, and a second 400MHz processor using SnapVUE technology to allow Windows Mobile 6 to run in the simultaneously with Vista or by itself in a power saving mode.
MSRP $1,499.00
Release date January, 2008
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Competitors
MSRP $999.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Very portable (small, and light weight)
- Clear screen
- Decent performance for everyday tasks
Cons
- Screen quite reflective
- Short battery life compared to Sony UX series
- Flimsy USB port cover
HTC Shift
0%
vs.
Fujitsu Lifebook U810
100%
MSRP $399.00
Released November, 2007
Pros
- Very portable
- Fast boot time
- Great value for the money
Cons
- Screen resolution is too low for many websites
- Suspend mode consumes battery
- AC/DC adapter plug is odd-shaped and blocks two electrical outlets
HTC Shift
20%
vs.
Asus Eee PC 701
80%
MSRP $1,299.00
Released --
From the makers of the OQO Model 01; this total mind blowing ultra-portable PC, comes their second iteration at an attempt to manufacture the coolest and most powerful yet portable device on earth. Boasting the ability to run Windows Vista with options up to a 1.6GHz CPU, 120GB HD, 1 GB RAM, WiFi a/b/g,...
HTC Shift
33%
vs.
OQO Model 02
67%
MSRP $1,100.00
Released May, 2006
Cons
- Too expensive for what it does
- Touch screen is unreliable
- Battery life doesn't last long enough
HTC Shift
vs.
Samsung Q1
MSRP $2,499.00
Released November, 2007
Pros
- Better value than UX390
- Convenient connectivity options
- Flash based hard drive extends battery life and improves performance
Cons
- Expensive compared to things like the iPhone
- Expensive compared to other UMPC
- Vista
HTC Shift
vs.
Sony VAIO UX490
MSRP $699.00
Released --
Pros
- 2" display on back of main display allows access to email, contacts and calendar when main display is closed.
- EV-DO Rev. A compatible
- Decent power (1.1 GHz, 512 MB RAM; runs Vista)
Cons
- Bulky (5.9" x 4.5" x 1.6")
- Not as sleek as its competitors
- Low amount of RAM (1/2 a GB) compared to competing products
HTC Shift
100%
vs.
FlipStart 1.0
0%
HTC Shift
vs.
Gigabyte m704
Reviews
January 8, 2009
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Pros
- Excellent cellular connectivity
Cons
- Slow 800MHz cpu
- Expensive
- Two useless operating systems at once!
- Vista
- Windows Mobile
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