Introducing the HTC:Shift Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC), the biggest innovation is that this HTC model features dual processors for dual modes. What that means is users can actually run Windows Vista (Business) and Windows Mobile software concurrently on this device.
Hugo, from ubertablet.blogspot.com, managed to get the HTC Shift for a few days. He had a chance to test it out and make a video review on his blog. More from Hugo:
I had The HTC Shift for a little over 60 hours and was able to play with many of its great features, which include Pocket PC, HSDPA, Vista Business, Tilt Touchscreen, QWERTY keyboard and more. It is an incredible device with many possibilities, this video will hopefully showcase some of that. I managed to literally squeeze it into a very tight schedule I am running at present and did what I could to cover off some of the burning questions folks might have. Machine specs (as tested):I just recieved word that a small company DualCor designed and patented a similar device, found here. Of course this begs the question does HTC already have an agreement with DualCor and their use of the patent or will this product be held up in patent hell?
- Windows Vista Business (3 hrs battery)
- Intel Santa Rosa A110 Processor
- 1GB DDR2 RAM
- 40GB HDDHSDPA (Data only) ready
- Web CamBiometrics
- Windows Pocket PC (over 5 days battery life when used exclusively)Qualcomm
400MHz Processor- 64MB RAM