HTC Defines Mobile Computing with Introduction of Shift
HTC Shift combines Origami Experience 2.0, finger-friendly Web browsing, 3G connectivity, Windows Vista®and an innovative sliding keyboard design
Hong Kong — HTC Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; “HTC”), the world's leading provider of Microsoft®Windows Mobile® smart devices, announced the expansion of its product portfolio to include a groundbreaking computing device that focus on providing users with the definitive mobile computer experience. The HTC Shift brings a new era in mobile computing by combining the power of Windows Vista®, Microsoft® Origami Experience 2.0, HTC SnapVUE™, 3.5G/HSDPA connectivity and always-connected push email into an innovative sliding keyboard design. The HTC Shift is the epitome of extraordinary form, and delivers unparalleled functionality in a sleek, compact design.
Microsoft® Origami Experience 2.0 enables improved access and consumption of content through the addition of a new finger-friendly browser, RSS Reader and media player. It also includes Origami Now which gives users one-touch access to the information that's important to them, including e-mail, calendar, weather and to-do lists on one screen that changes according to the time, the day and even their current location.
"Bringing the new version of Origami Experience together with the HTC Shift provides an improved and more natural mobile computer experience. I think that users will really enjoy the updated Web experience that utilizes finger touch navigation," said Jack Tong, Vice President of HTC Asia. "The HTC Shift has led to a new experience for customers wanting an always-on and always connected mobile computer packed with the features and functionalities they expect from a notebook."
The HTC Shift is HTC’s first device to feature the innovative new SnapVUE™ technology. SnapVUE™ provides instant access to emails, calendar, SMS messages and contacts without the need to fully boot up the device, helping to conserve power and extend battery life.
With onboard tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, the HTC Shift allows users to link up to any mobile network, and enjoy high-speed internet access anywhere. With Bluetooth® 2.0 and Wi-Fi®, HTC Shift is also a perfect companion with most PCs, notebooks and wireless LAN networks.
Weighing in at just 800g and equipped with a 7” touch sensitive ‘slide-n-tilt’ screen, the HTC Shift also hides a full QWERTY keyboard. With up to 2 days of battery life on standby, the HTC Shift is the new way to work efficiently and effectively on the move. (Subject to operation circumstances and settings)
Availability &Suggested retail price:
HTC Shift will be available starting from 20 March, 2008 and its suggested retail price is HKD 10,880.
HTC Shift specifications at a glance:
Chipsets/Processor Intel®Processor A110, 800MHz
Platform Microsoft® Windows Vista®Business Edition
Memory 1GB RAM
Dimensions 207mm (L) x 129mm (W) x 25mm (T)
Weight 800g (with battery)
Display 7” TFT LCD display with adjustable screen angle
and touch-sensitive screen (Resolution: 800 x 480)
Network HSDPA/UMTS: worldwide UMTS
Tri-band 850/1900/2100MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Up to 3.6Mbps for download and 384kbps for upload
(The device will operate on frequencies available from the cellular network)
Mouse Control Left/right mouse buttons and MicroPad
Keyboard Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Wireless Connections Bluetooth®2.0
Wi-Fi®: 802.11 b/g
VoIP Web Camera Colour CMOS VGA camera for VoIP video conferencing
Audio Built-in microphone and dual speakers
Battery 2,700mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery
Windows Vista® operating time: Up to 2 hours
SnapVUE™ standby time (push email enabled): Up to 53 hours
SnapVUE™ standby time (push email disabled): Up to 11 days
(Subject to operation circumstances and settings)
Hard Disk 1.8” 40GB
Expansion Slot USIM/SIM card slot
SDIO slot with hotswap functionality
I/O Ports USB 2.0, VGA out, and 3.5mm stereo
audio out with microphone
Security Fingerprint sensor
Hong Kong — HTC Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; “HTC”), the world's leading provider of Microsoft®Windows Mobile® smart devices, announced the expansion of its product portfolio to include a groundbreaking computing device that focus on providing users with the definitive mobile computer experience. The HTC Shift brings a new era in mobile computing by combining the power of Windows Vista®, Microsoft® Origami Experience 2.0, HTC SnapVUE™, 3.5G/HSDPA connectivity and always-connected push email into an innovative sliding keyboard design. The HTC Shift is the epitome of extraordinary form, and delivers unparalleled functionality in a sleek, compact design.
Microsoft® Origami Experience 2.0 enables improved access and consumption of content through the addition of a new finger-friendly browser, RSS Reader and media player. It also includes Origami Now which gives users one-touch access to the information that's important to them, including e-mail, calendar, weather and to-do lists on one screen that changes according to the time, the day and even their current location.
"Bringing the new version of Origami Experience together with the HTC Shift provides an improved and more natural mobile computer experience. I think that users will really enjoy the updated Web experience that utilizes finger touch navigation," said Jack Tong, Vice President of HTC Asia. "The HTC Shift has led to a new experience for customers wanting an always-on and always connected mobile computer packed with the features and functionalities they expect from a notebook."
The HTC Shift is HTC’s first device to feature the innovative new SnapVUE™ technology. SnapVUE™ provides instant access to emails, calendar, SMS messages and contacts without the need to fully boot up the device, helping to conserve power and extend battery life.
With onboard tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, the HTC Shift allows users to link up to any mobile network, and enjoy high-speed internet access anywhere. With Bluetooth® 2.0 and Wi-Fi®, HTC Shift is also a perfect companion with most PCs, notebooks and wireless LAN networks.
Weighing in at just 800g and equipped with a 7” touch sensitive ‘slide-n-tilt’ screen, the HTC Shift also hides a full QWERTY keyboard. With up to 2 days of battery life on standby, the HTC Shift is the new way to work efficiently and effectively on the move. (Subject to operation circumstances and settings)
Availability &Suggested retail price:
HTC Shift will be available starting from 20 March, 2008 and its suggested retail price is HKD 10,880.
HTC Shift specifications at a glance:
Chipsets/Processor Intel®Processor A110, 800MHz
Platform Microsoft® Windows Vista®Business Edition
Memory 1GB RAM
Dimensions 207mm (L) x 129mm (W) x 25mm (T)
Weight 800g (with battery)
Display 7” TFT LCD display with adjustable screen angle
and touch-sensitive screen (Resolution: 800 x 480)
Network HSDPA/UMTS: worldwide UMTS
Tri-band 850/1900/2100MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Up to 3.6Mbps for download and 384kbps for upload
(The device will operate on frequencies available from the cellular network)
Mouse Control Left/right mouse buttons and MicroPad
Keyboard Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Wireless Connections Bluetooth®2.0
Wi-Fi®: 802.11 b/g
VoIP Web Camera Colour CMOS VGA camera for VoIP video conferencing
Audio Built-in microphone and dual speakers
Battery 2,700mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery
Windows Vista® operating time: Up to 2 hours
SnapVUE™ standby time (push email enabled): Up to 53 hours
SnapVUE™ standby time (push email disabled): Up to 11 days
(Subject to operation circumstances and settings)
Hard Disk 1.8” 40GB
Expansion Slot USIM/SIM card slot
SDIO slot with hotswap functionality
I/O Ports USB 2.0, VGA out, and 3.5mm stereo
audio out with microphone
Security Fingerprint sensor
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