HTC Shift Specifications Revealed

The HTC Corp.’s upcoming HTC Shift ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) features the Intel “Stealey” 800Mhz processor and the Qualcomm MSM 7200 chipset. This UMPC weighs 1.76 pounds and provides up to 2 hours of battery life, according to the revealed product specifications.

The first reports about the HTC Shift said this device, with a 7-inch screen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, has a 30GB hard drive. However, the new specifications list 40GB or 60GB HDD options and a 1GB system memory, while the Shift’s touch screen display is claimed to have 800×480 resolution. The graphics solution inside the HTC’s new UMPC supports Windows Vista’s Aero feature with 3D flip accordingly.

The HTC Shift provides HSDPA, UMTS, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity. There is also an integrated web camera, as well as a USB port , a VGA output, a built-in microphone, and dual speakers system.

This UMPC uses Windows Vista Business OS. Update: In addition, the Shift will have an additional Windows Mobile-like shell, which performs as a modem and provides push mail technology while the rest of the computer is in sleep mode.

There is no information on the HTC Shift’s pricing and availability date. The device is currently showcased at GITEX Technology Week in Dubai.

Source | Via