Laptop GPS World

Marvin Hlavac · #1 May 24th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Rogers Wireless Inc., the Canada's largest wireless voice and data communications services provider, has partnered with HTC America to bring to Canadian market HTC Shift, an Ultra-Mobile PC based on Windows Vista operating system.

Quote:

Experience a new era in mobile computing with the HTC Shift. Powerful enough to run Windows Vista® Business, the HTC Shift has the optimal blend of portability and functionality, giving you uncompromised performance while on the move.

HTC Shift features SnapVUE™, an always-on mode that provides you instant access to critical information -- including e-mail previews, local weather, calendar, and SMS -- even if the device is not switched on. Push e-mail gives you instant alerts whenever you have new Outlook® e-mails. Through Wi-Fi or 3G high-speed connectivity, you enjoy the ultimate productivity and highest experience around.

HTC Shift also features a 7-inch touch sensitive screen that slides out and tilts to a comfortable angle. It has a full QWERTY keyboard for convenient messaging and text input. A built-in fingerprint sensor is provided for increased security.

Highlights

* Always-on access to critical information with HTC SnapVUE™

* Receive instant e-mails with Microsoft® Direct Push technology up to 2 days on battery standby

* Powerful enough to give you the full Windows Vista® experience

* Revolutionary small form factor gives you portability without compromising mobility

* Adjustable 7-inch touch screen

* Mouse buttons and microPad

Bluetooth® 2.0 and Wi-Fi®

* USB 2.0 connectivity

* Fingerprint sensor

tcassidy · #2 May 30th, 2008, 01:28 AM

I like the keyboard. However the Shift only runs an 800 Mhz processor. My r2h uses a 900 Mhz processor and Vista Business is a dog on it. I wonder how it will go over?

Terry

Marvin Hlavac · #3 June 2nd, 2008, 07:13 AM

Yeah, this was the main reason I didn't buy OQO2 or Sony UX

. I'd love something so small, so convenient to take with me everywhere. I'd keep it on my 24/7. But I'm just not certain if the speed would satisfy my needs. Perhaps it would - but for how long...

Nevertheless, I'm happy to see this UMPC marketed here. It may help popularize this form factor.

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Laptop GPS World

Rogers is entering Ultra-Mobile PC market in Canada

Rogers is entering Ultra-Mobile PC market in Canada