Monday, 21 January 2008

HTC Introduces Shift

HTC Corp. one of the leading providers of Microsoft Windows Mobile smart devices, has expanded its product portfolio to include what it refers to as a “groundbreaking computing device that focuses on providing users with the definitive mobile computer experience.”

Christened as the HTC Shift, the new device is said to bring 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 HTC’s first device to feature the new SnapVUE technology which 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.

“The HTC Shift is changing the paradigm for how people work and communicate when they are mobile,” said Jack Tong, VP of HTC Asia.

“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.”

The HTC Shift will be available from February 2008 at all authorized resellers at a suggested retail price is SGD 2,188.