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HTC Ultra Mobile Personal Computer, the Shift

Fareed Mahdi
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2007
by Fareed Mahdi, Cell Phone Editor
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HTC is known for making only Windows Mobile devices until now. Not coming from HTC directly, a little rumors started circulating about HTC releasing a UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC). UMPC stands for Ultra Mobile Personal Computer. UMPC's are a new form of tablet PC's which are meant to be very small in size but still have all the capability of a computer. Newer UMPC's are being released with Windows Vista and powerful processors but don't expect 5 GHz because battery life would not be sufficient.  Most UMPC's use low voltage processors around 1-2 GHz for optimal battery life.

Now there have been pictures posted on the internet of the HTC UMPC code named HTC SHIFT. The name is perfect for the product because HTC is shifting into the new UMPC market which is getting more and more popular.


The HTC SHIFT will offer Quad-Band GSM support, a feature that no other UMPC currently offers. The Shift will also offer the following features:

  • 7" touchscreen display
  • 30 GB hard drive
  • UMTS and HSDPA
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Video: HTC Shift Sprint version hands-on

HTC Shift Sprint version hands-on
Noah goes hands on with the HTC Shift in this video, and learns what this CDMA version for the Sprint network can do. This ultramobile PC is a windows touchscreen device that uses Vista, and can run via WiFi or EVDO connection via Sprint. The HTC Shift also offers a Snap View interface which highlights your "day at a glance".
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HTC Shift Sprint version hands-on

HTC Shift Sprint version hands-on
Noah goes hands on with the HTC Shift in this video, and learns what this CDMA version for the Sprint network can do.  This ultramobile PC is a windows touchscreen device that uses Vista, and can run via WiFi or EVDO connection via Sprint.  The HTC Shift also offers a Snap View interface which highlights your "day at a glance".   
Apr 7, by Noah Kravitz - Add a comment - all about: ctia 2008 las vegasHTCSprint PCSHTC Shift

HTC Shift sets pricing and is ready to take pre-orders!

HTC Shift sets pricing and is ready to take pre-orders!
The Shift is a completely new gadget from HTC and is the first device that offers both Windows Vista and Windows Mobile 6 in one small form factor. The shift has the same design concept as the HTC p4450 but is bigger in size. Hopefully the Shift is available before September just in time for back to school shopping!!   The HTC Shift will cost $1509.99 US and pre-order is available through Mobileplanet.com: Specifications for the HTC Shift include: 1.2 GHz processor & 1GB...
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