HTC - Shift
HTC's Shift is a strange hybrid of a device. Announced before Asus's EeePC was heard of, and so before its myriad of followers hit the streets, and before Intel's Atom processor for small format devices was available, the Shift could be described as ‘before its time'.
So what is it? The short answer is; a combination of mini laptop computer and Windows Mobile device complete with keyboard. It is available either standalone or from Orange with a SIM to take advantage of its built-in 3G with HSDPA.
There is a VGA camera for two-way video calling, fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, a 40GB hard drive, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. A 3.5mm headset jack, VGA out, cardreader and USB 2.0 connector are provided. Not quite the gamut you'd expect from a laptop, but more than you get from a Windows Mobile device.
If you are used to Windows Mobile the Shift is large, but if laptops are your thing it is small. At 207 x 128 x 25mm and 800g it's too big and hefty for a pocket, but small enough to slip easily into a bag.
HTC - Shift features - Verdict
The Shift proves you can put Vista in an inadequately small and underpowered computer and bring it to market. But that doesn't mean it is worth buying.
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