msmobiles.com - HTC Shift launched

Hong Kong — 12 December 2007 — HTC Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; “HTC”), the world's leading provider of Microsoft^® Windows Mobile^® smart devices, today announced the expansion of its product portfolio to include a groundbreaking computing device that focus on providing users with the definitive mobile computer experience. 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, compact design.

The HTC Shift is HTC’s first device to feature the innovative new SnapVUE™ technology. SnapVUE™ provides instant access to emails, calendar, SMS messages and contacts without the need to fully boot up the device, helping to conserve power and extend battery life.

With onboard tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, the HTC Shift allows users to link up to any mobile network, and enjoy high-speed internet access anywhere. With Bluetooth^® 2.0 and Wi-Fi^®, the Shift is also a perfect companion with most PCs, notebooks and wireless LAN networks.

Weighing in at just 800g and equipped with a 7” touch sensitive ‘slide-n-tilt’ screen, the HTC Shift also hides a full QWERTY keyboard. With up to 2 days of battery life on standby, the HTC Shift is the new way to work efficiently and effectively on the move. (Subject to operation circumstances and settings)

“The HTC Shift is changing the paradigm for how people work and communicate when they are mobile,” said Jack Tong, Vice President of HTC Asia Pacific. “This device bridges the gap between being mobile and being in the office, giving customers a new choice in how they work, communicate and live.”

Chipsets/Processor	Intel^® Stealey 800MHz Qualcomm^® MSM 7200, 400MHz
Platform	Microsoft^® Windows Vista^® Business Edition
Memory	1GB RAM
Dimensions	207mm (L) x 129mm (W) x 25mm (T)
Weight	800g (with battery)
Display	7” TFT LCD display with adjustable screen angle and touch-sensitive screen (Resolution: 800 x 480)
Network	HSDPA/UMTS: worldwide UMTS Tri-band 850/1900/2100MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz Up to 3.6Mbps for download and 384kbps for upload (The device will operate on frequencies available from the cellular network)
Mouse Control	Left/right mouse buttons and MicroPad
Keyboard	Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Wireless Connections	Bluetooth^® 2.0 Wi-Fi^®: 802.11 b/g
VoIP Web Camera	Colour CMOS VGA camera for VoIP video conferencing
Audio	Built-in microphone and dual speakers
Battery	2,700mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery Windows Vista^® operating time: Up to 2 hours SnapVUE™ standby time (push email enabled): Up to 53 hours SnapVUE™ standby time (push email disabled): Up to 11 days (Subject to operation circumstances and settings)
Hard Disk	1.8” 40GB
Expansion Slot	USIM/SIM card slot SDIO slot with hotswap functionality
I/O Ports	USB 2.0, VGA out, and 3.5mm stereo audio out with microphone
Security	Fingerprint sensor