Reviews of the HTC Shift
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CNET Review
The Good: 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.
The Bad: Far too expensive; short battery life when running Windows; tiny keyboard makes typing awkward; unremovable leather folio; loud fan.
The Bottom Line: The HTC Shift's small size raises some usability issues, and its battery life doesn't match what we'd expect from such a portable device. However, our primary complaint about the Shift is its remarkably high price.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 62/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 280073 other Cell Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
itreviews.co.uk
Review Summary: 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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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: Considering how much smaller it is than a traditional laptop, the Shift isn�€™t that light. Without the power supply, the HTC still weighs 790g, and its dimensions preclude it from being carried in most pockets. Build quality is beyond reproach, however
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theage.com.au
Review Summary: However, getting SnapVue to synchronise its data with Windows isa hit-and-miss affair; this is where HTC need to work harder tosmooth the path of the mobile user.
Manufacturer: HTC America Inc.
Part number: HTCX9000
General
- Platform Technology Intel Ultra Mobile 2007
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 8.1 in
- Depth 5.1 in
- Height 1 in
- Weight 1.8 lbs
- Cellular WAN connectivity Avoid spotty WiFi with this laptop's installed hardware that enables Internet access to more reliable subscription-based WAN cellular broadband networks.
- Notebook type UMPC
- Screen type Wide-screen, Touch-screen
- Wireless capabilities Mobile broadband, 802.11g, 802.11b, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel A110 800 MHz
- Data bus speed 400 MHz
- Processor features MMX instructions set, Streaming SIMD extensions 2, Enhanced SpeedStep technology
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GMS Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Flash Memory
- Installed Size 128 MB
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 40 GB
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards SDIO
Display
- Display Type 7 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 800 x 480 ( WVGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel
- Image Sensor Type CMOS
Input Device(s)
- Input device type MicroPad, Keyboard, Touch-screen
- Keyboard localization and layout QWERTY
Telecom
- Modem Wireless cellular modem
- Cellular enhancement protocol CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - Headphones/microphone - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x Video - VGA output
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 2700 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 2 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business
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