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The editors liked
Form factor
Full keyboard
Slide/tilt screen
Full connectivity
Dual OS
Verdict
With its compact size
Built-in mobile connection and Microsoft Office ready-loaded
The HTC Shift looks like a mobile worker’s dream machine on paper. However
Windows Vista makes the Shift’s performance poor
And its battery life ...
Tons
Tons and tons of features
More like a computer than a phone
Large
Easy to use keyboard
Push e-mail. Can shift between two operating systems. Multiple wireless options. Svelte design. Convertible tablet. QWERTY keyboard. Slim and light.
Includes Sprint WWAN
Strong performance for a UMPC
Multitude of input options
Display toggles between two resolutions
Sliding display reveals QWERTY keyboard
Useful dashboard and Origami Experience software.
Sharp and responsive touchscreen
Can access push e-mail without booting Windows
Excellent Origami 2.0 Web browser
Built-in EV-DO
Cool design idea. We like the 3G networking on Sprints EV-DO.
Powerful
Versatile
Beautiful screen
Builtin CDMA WWAN radio
Which lets you access Sprints data network when out of WiFi range. Microsoft Origami software offers a decent touchscreen experience.
Expansion
Including a bundled USB hub.
The editors didn't like
Performance underwhelming with Windows Vista
Short battery life
Pricey
Terrible camera
Runs Windows Vista
Screen resolution too small for some
Lacks voice capabilities. Slow UMPC parts. Touch screen is not as nice as a Wacom-enabled screen. Too expensive. Uncomfortable stylus. Wi-Fi throughput was less than spectacular. RAM is not upgradable.
Far too expensive
Short battery life when running Windows
Tiny keyboard makes typing awkward
Unremovable leather folio
Loud fan.
Cramped keyboard
Sluggish CPU
Weak Wi-Fi range
Design contradicts portability and convenience. Input methods are still difficult to use. Long time waking from sleep.
Very expensive
Truly horrendous keyboard makes typing anything but short burst messages out of the question. Performance slower than a tortoise full of rigor mortis. No ethernet jack. One USB port. Wrapped in tacky leather. Way overpriced.
Abstract: HTC ShiftPrice $1999Rating 4 out of 5 Weve never seen so much technology packed into such a small space as on HTCs Shift. With an 18cm colour display and nudging just 800g, this is very much a pint-sized portable computer. It also comes with one...
Cannot make phone calls, sluggish response when multitasking, low battery life when running Vista The Final Word A mixture of smartphone and notebook, this stylish ultraportable from HTC lacks the strengths of either category and will not satisfy busin...
A mixture of smartphone and notebook, this stylish ultraportable from HTC lacks the strengths of either category and will not satisfy business users on the go.
Abstract: The Shift proves you can put Vista in an inadequately small and underpowered computer and bring it to market. But that doesnt mean it is worth buying. HTC - Shift price Buy HTC Shift securely online at a bargain price £759.99 inc. VAT (SIM-free) Expa...
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...
Keyboard and mouse are awful; doesnt meet minimum system requirements for its own operating system; way too expensive
We cant think of a single good reason to buy the HTC Shift. Its so bad its almost unbelievable. Its too expensive, its keyboard will give you RSI, and its so slow itll drive you to throw it -- or yourself -- out of a window in frustration. Buy t...
Abstract: Part one of my daily report on HTC’s Windows Mobile / Windows Vista HybridI’ve been looking forward to this review for a while, ever since the Shift was announced I’ve been eagerly awaiting it’s arrival at Tracyandmatt towers. Well late last week it ar...
While this isnt a true mobile-phone/lapto hybrid (it doesnt have mobile-phone capability), the HTC Shift is a great, but mighty expensive mini-notebook built for business and data-centric tasks. The high price tag may be appropriate for business use...
Abstract: Before I start I must make something clear. This is not a phone. Sure, you can probably make calls on it if you really want to, but the SIM card slotting into this baby is mainly for your internet connection. We must also clear up a few misconception...
