The HTC Shift is a truly portable device but its lack of power behind the Windows Vista Business OS is a great letdown. It has a very touch friendly display and interface, a great keyboard and additional handwriting recognition software. Most us...
Abstract: Following the recent launch on Sprint, we managed to get some nice hands on with the HTC Shift 4G, and it's proven itself to be a nice alternative to the Epic 4G, one of the largest phones you'll find on Sprint. The reasonably priced device may appeal to...
and the question of system priceAs a design exercise, the Shift is a definite success. Its one of the most sorted designs and appears to have learned from more than one mistake made by its ancestors in the UMPC trade: its comfortable, easy to use, a...
The HTC Shift straddles the line between PDA and ultra-portable notebook computer; it is not much larger than a typical PDA, but its unique design allows it to perform tasks that are more often associated with ultra-portables. As you might expect, its...
Abstract: UMPCs (ultra mobile PCs) have been around for 2 years or so in the relative mainstream. Long enough that weve seen several very different designs from the tiny OQO to the sleek slider Sony Vaio UX to those that resemble traditional handhelds sans keyb...
Cool design idea. We like the 3G networking on Sprints EV-DO.
Design contradicts portability and convenience. Input methods are still difficult to use. Long time waking from sleep.
The HTC Shift takes a few good ideas and clubs them over the head with some serious design and performance flaws. The devices leather sleeve, the wonky slide mechanism and the tiny keys all detract from what should have been a great idea, an extra-...
Abstract: About a week ago I sent the Shift review unit back, so I figured it’s time to tie up my thoughts on this controversial device. Prior to receiving the Shift, I read several reviews of the device, and they all seemed to sing the same tune: it was too...
Cool design idea. We like the 3G networking on Sprints EV-DO.
Design contradicts portability and convenience. Input methods are still difficult to use. Long time waking from sleep.
The HTC Shift takes a few good ideas and clubs them over the head with some serious design and performance flaws. The devices leather sleeve, the wonky slide mechanism and the tiny keys all detract from what should have been a great idea, an extra-l...
Abstract: Few devices have been as highly awaited only to be as universally panned as HTC’s Shift. This may seem like a harsh assessment but after a very long wait for the device, most people found it to be lacking. Between the devices performance issues and a s...
