HTC Shift UMPC Showcased

Smartphone maker HTC today showcased its first ultra-mobile PC, called HTC Shift, at CTIA Wireless show in Orlando, Florida.

According to the reports, the HTC Shift will feature Windows Vista operating system, a 7-inch touch-screen display, a QWERTY keyboard and a 30GB hard drive. The Shift UMPC will provide a variety of connectivity options, such as Tri-Band 3G/HSDPA, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi.

Currently there is no information on HTC Shift’s pricing and availability.

[...] The first showcased Ultra Mobile Platform 2007 device is HTC’s Shift, presented at CTIA Wireless show in Orlando last month. [...]

[...] Currently, there is no information on Shangri-La’s pricing and availability. Earlier this year, the company showcased the similar UMPC, called HTC Shift, which is based on Intel’s Ultra Mobile Platform 2007. [...]

[...] 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. [...]