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HTC Shift review

6.1

Editors' Rating

Good

Typical price:£ 999

Verdict

The HTC Shift is not without interesting features, but its sluggishness under Windows Vista and high price will rule it out for many mobile professionals, who now have a range of attractive alternatives to choose from... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Small and portable
  • Integrated HSDPA connectivity
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • Camera for two-way video calling
  • Touch-sensitive screen

Cons

  • Short battery life
  • Poor performance
  • Keyboard is too small for touch-typing
  • Not a viable alternative to a notebook computer

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: A110
Clock speed: 0.8 GHz
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g
Wireless WAN: tri-band GSM, GPRS/EDGE, 3G/HSDPA
Hard drive size: 40 GB
Display diagonal size: 7 in
Case form factor: tablet with slide-out keyboard
Dimensions (W x H x D): 20.7x2.5x12.9 cm
Weight: 0.8 kg
Operating system: Windows Vista Business

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