Digital Home Thoughts: HTC Shift

"Certainly one of the best UMPCs we've seen to date with a large display and usable keyboard. Ultra-mobile computers are highly personal devices, so we can't say the Shift is for you: if you want a near notebook replacement with a display that's easy on the eyes, a relatively good typing experience and wide area networking via cellular then the HTC is a good fit. If you want something that will fit in an oversized pocket rather than a notebook substitute, consider the significantly smaller OQO model 02 or Sony Vaio UX (or the Fujitsu U810 as a compromise between the two). We say that the HTC Shift has the best usability of any UMPC thanks to its very readable display, finger-friendliness and top-notch keyboard. The integrated high speed wide area networking is perfect for those whose travels extend beyond hotspots and home/work networks and there's WiFi for home/work/Starbucks. Bluetooth 2.0 means you can use Bluetooth mice, stereo headsets and more so you need not carry the USB hub with you."




Wow that is tasty! I really like that they've packed Windows Mobile 6 Professional and Vista into such a tiny package. This gives you the instant on functionality for when you are on the go and just need to check e-mail quickly as well as the full productivity of a desktop OS. At $1500, I won't be trading up from my Eee any time soon, but that does not make this any less tantalizing.