The HTC Shift straddles the line between PDA and ultra-portable notebook computer; it is not much larger than a typical PDA, but its unique design allows it to perform tasks that are more often associated with ultra-portables. As you might expect, its...
Abstract: HTC’s long-awaited Shift is finally here, but despite valiant efforts it fails to revitalise the UMPC template HTC might be best known for its range of Windows Mobile-powered smartphones and PDAs, but its latest offering, the Shift, is a differe...
Small and portable, Integrated HSDPA connectivity, Fingerprint scanner, Camera for twoway video calling, Touchsensitive screen
Short battery life, Poor performance, Keyboard is too small for touchtyping, Not a viable alternative to a notebook computer
The HTC Shift is not without interesting features, but its sluggishness under Windows Vista and high price will rule it out for many mobile professionals, who now have a range of attractive alternatives to choose from...
Abstract: UMPCs (ultra mobile PCs) have been around for 2 years or so in the relative mainstream. Long enough that weve seen several very different designs from the tiny OQO to the sleek slider Sony Vaio UX to those that resemble traditional handhelds sans keyb...
Cool design idea. We like the 3G networking on Sprints EV-DO.
Design contradicts portability and convenience. Input methods are still difficult to use. Long time waking from sleep.
The HTC Shift takes a few good ideas and clubs them over the head with some serious design and performance flaws. The devices leather sleeve, the wonky slide mechanism and the tiny keys all detract from what should have been a great idea, an extra-...
Abstract: About a week ago I sent the Shift review unit back, so I figured it’s time to tie up my thoughts on this controversial device. Prior to receiving the Shift, I read several reviews of the device, and they all seemed to sing the same tune: it was too...
Cool design idea. We like the 3G networking on Sprints EV-DO.
Design contradicts portability and convenience. Input methods are still difficult to use. Long time waking from sleep.
The HTC Shift takes a few good ideas and clubs them over the head with some serious design and performance flaws. The devices leather sleeve, the wonky slide mechanism and the tiny keys all detract from what should have been a great idea, an extra-l...
Das HTC Shift bietet ernstzunehmende Vista-Leistung bei kompakten Abmessungen und einem Gewicht, das sogar den Eee PC schwer aussehen läßt. Für das, was es bietet, ist es aber letztlich zu teuer. gutPreis-Leistung:ausreichendDie technische Leistun...
