Thursday, October 4, 2007

HTC Shift to be launched in November

HTC has reported it will launch HTC Shift Ultra mobile PC in 4Q 2007 together with the P6500 communicator and S730 smartphone. The device is powered by Windows Vista OS. It comes with a 7” touch-sensitive screen that slides out and tilts to a comfortable angle and a full QWERTY-keyboard. According to the company, HTC Shift has the optimal blend of portability and functionality. The SnapVUE always-on mode provides instant access to important info – e-mail, calendar events, SMS and contacts, even if the device is not switched on. The new product supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA networks and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connections. HTC shift will hit European stores in November.


The manufacturer highlights the following functions:

  • Direct Push Outlook e-mail
  • Incredibly long battery life, up to 2 days in standby mode
  • Always-on access to critical information with HTC SnapVUE
  • Revolutionary small form factor providing portability without compromising mobility
  • Powerful enough device to run Windows Vista

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