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HTC Shift review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: A110
Clock speed: 0.8 GHz
Memory
RAM installed: 1024 MB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
USB: 1
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g
Ethernet: (on port replicator)
Wireless WAN: tri-band GSM, GPRS/EDGE, 3G/HSDPA
Expansion slots
Flash card: SD card
Hard drive storage
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 40 GB
Display
Display technology: TFT touch-screen
Display diagonal size: 7 in
Maximum resolution: 800x480 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button thumb touchpad, touch-screen+stylus
Keyboard: slide-out
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: tablet with slide-out keyboard
Dimensions (W x H x D): 20.7x2.5x12.9 cm
Weight: 0.8 kg
Colour: slate-grey
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Vista Business
Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Battery
Battery technology: lithium polymer
Battery capacity: 2700 mAh
Number of batteries supplied: 2
Miscellaneous
Accessories: SnapVUE (pre-boot information access)
Other: fingerprint scanner, VGA camera
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Overview

HTC Shift

Editors rating
Rating: 6.1
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.

Typical price

£ 999

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