Tech ARP - HTC Shift Mobile Computer Overview

	Date :	31 January 2008
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HTC Shift Mobile Computer Overview

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HTC Shift Mobile Computer Overview
The HTC Shift brings a new era in mobile computing by combining the power of Windows Vista®, 3.5G/HSDPA connectivity and always-connected push email into an innovative sliding keyboard design. The HTC Shift is the epitome of extraordinary form, and delivers unparalleled functionality in a sleek and compact design. Perfect Balance and Breakthrough in Technology Available in Sophisticated Silver, the HTC Shift is the essence of design, an optimum blend of portability and functionality in a sleek, light-weight form factor and is extraordinarily light at only 800g. It is also the world’s first device to combine Direct Push email with Microsoft Windows Vista®. Shape, Form and Battery Life 207 mm (L) x 129 mm (W) x 25 mm (T), Weight: 800g (with battery). The battery life is rated at up to 2 days of standby operation. Complete Connectivity Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 2.0 A New Era in Mobile Computing The HTC Shift has all the power needed to run Microsoft Windows Vista® and all your important applications. The brand new HTC SnapVUE™ provides you with instant access to critical information independently, without the need to boot up Vista. Productivity Without Compromise Slide and tilt the expansive 7-inch touch screen aside to access a full QWERTY keyboard, allowing an unrivalled computing environment wherever you are. Under the Hood Powering the HTC Shift is an Intel® Processor A110, 800 MHz, a Qualcomm® MSM 7200, 400MHz, 1GB RAM and 1.8” 40GB hard disk. Pricing & Availability The HTC Shift will be available from March at all authorized resellers at a suggested retail price of RM 5,499 (US$ 1,669).
HTC Shift Specifications
Processor	• 800 MHz Intel® Processor A110 • 400 MHz Qualcomm® MSM 7200
Operating System	• Windows Vista® Business
Memory	• RAM : 1GB DDR2 microDIMM RAM for Vista + 64 MB for SnapVUE™ • ROM : 128 MB for SnapVUE™
Dimension	• 207 mm long • 129 mm wide • 25 mm thick
Weight	• 800g (with battery)
Display	• 7 " TFT-LCD display with adjustable screen angle and touch-sensitive screen • Resolution of 800 x 480
Network	• HSDPA/UMTS : Tri-band 850, 1900, 2100 MHz • HSDPA : Up to 3.6Mbps for download and 384kbps for upload • UMTS : Up to 384kbps for download and upload • GSM/GPRS/EDGE : Quad-band 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Mouse Control	• Left/right mouse buttons and microPad
Keyboard	• Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Connectivity	• Bluetooth® 2.0 • Wi-Fi® IEEE 802.11 b/g
Camera	• Color CMOS VGA camera for videoconferencing
Audio	• Built-in microphone and dual speakers
Battery	• 2,700 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery • Windows Vista® operating time: Up to 2 hours • SnapVUE™ standby time (push e-mail enabled): Up to 53 hours • SnapVUE™ standby time (push e-mail disabled): Up to 10 days
Hard Disk	• 1.8" 40 GB
I/O Ports	• USB 2.0 • VGA out • 3.5mm stereo audio out with microphone
Card Slots	• 1.8/3.0 V USIM/SIM card slot • SDIO slot with hotswap functionality
Security	• Fingerprint Sensor
A/C Adapter	• Voltage range/frequency: 90~ 265 V AC, 47/63 Hz • DC output: 12 V DC, 3 A max
Bundled Applications	• HTC SnapVue™ (giving up-to-date weather information, SMS messaging and a Direct Push function) • Office 2007 trial version (60 days) • Anti-Virus software trial version: PC Cillin 2007 (90 days)
Suggested Retail Price (S.R.P)	• RM 5,499 • US$ 1,669

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Date	Revision	Revision History
31-1-2008	1.0	Initial release.