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HTC goes umpc - SHIFT announcement |
masseur
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from engadet
- VIA CPU (the one we tried had a 1.2GHz chip)
- Vista business (yes, it was running Aero)
- 7-inch sliding, tiling wide-touchscreen
- 30GB drive
- Tri-band UMTS / HSDPA, quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE
- WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0
- Biometric reader, front-facing camera
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Unless I'm very much mistaken...
reviews: i-mate V800 K700
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jcwhite_uk
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Nice. Laptops can be a bit big sometimes but that is just right. Not ideal as a main computer but good for on the move communications and quick word processing etc.
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masseur
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agreed. I was so tempted by the TX5 when I recently chose the new SZ4 vaio, and that came with a HSDPA express card (like a smaller version of PCMCIA), but something like this could almost tempt me away from windows mobile
the latest crop of WM6 and UMPC devices are starting to make the choice very difficult
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fatreg
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Ahhh but does it make voice calls?
If so it best support BT headset profiles as I don't fancy putting that next to my ear!!
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jcwhite_uk
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Its not a phone. Its a computer with built in data comms
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masseur
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@fatreg,  well in an emergency maybe but I certainly wouldn't hold my 13.3" vaio up to my ear! and I don't even ever remember making a call on my jasjar which was only 4", except through BT or speaker phone
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masseur
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bit more on this at msmobiles
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fatreg
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are ms making a mobile version of vista then?
as as standard a sim will not work in a pc!?
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mustafabay
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Well this is using Vista Business, HTC probably have something to make it take SIMs.
Now will this be what an average person will use 3-4 years from now for a phone, with Bluetooth obviously. Some places, developing world, wireless technologies are going to outpce land connections. HSDPA is easily 3.6Mbps we in Egypt mostly can't get 3Mbps DSL, at least while keeping all our organs.
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masseur
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its no different, I guess, to adding gprs/3g caabilities to a pc.
my latest vaio came with an express card (like a smaller pcmcia) which takes a sim card and I use htis whenever not in wifi range
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masseur
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HTC Shift launched
Hong Kong — 12 December 2007 — HTC Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; “HTC”), the world's leading provider of Microsoft® Windows Mobile® smart devices, today 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®, 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.
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®, the 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)
“The HTC Shift is changing the paradigm for how people work and communicate when they are mobile,” said Jack Tong, Vice President of HTC Asia Pacific. “This device bridges the gap between being mobile and being in the office, giving customers a new choice in how they work, communicate and live.”
The HTC Shift will be available from Early 2008.
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QVGA
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This 'obviously' isnt for making calls, too big to be called totally portable, and probably 2x more expensive than conventional thin laptops. So whats the point of it? |
MWEB
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I use a UMPC and not a laptop, they are about 1/3rd the size and weight and easily fit in your jacket map pocket 
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masseur
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not every device that you talk via has to be held up to your ear. This has bluetooth, for example.
Even when I had the JasJar, I rarely held it up to my face to make calls so I certainly wouldn't be attempting it with this.
pricing (eg Clove) indicates it will be competitive with UMPC prices although it has full Windows Vista and a cut down version of windows mobile for messaging and calendar.
This second part means you can get quick access to emails or meeting info without a full boot and by using less power
I like it actually
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ofiaich
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Hi mweb6161! !
I use a UMPC and not a laptop, they are about 1/3rd the size and weight and easily fit in your jacket map pocket
Which one do you use?
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Posted: 2007-03-26 23:04
