| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $210.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 370 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
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| Launch | Announced | 2007, March. Released 2008, February |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 207 x 129 x 25 mm (8.15 x 5.08 x 0.98 in) |
| Weight | 800 g (1.76 lb) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| Display | Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 7.0 inches, 139.5 cm2 (~52.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 pixels (Wide-VGA), 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density) | |
| Features | Handwriting recognition | |
| Platform | OS | Microsoft Vista Business and SnapVUE OS |
| CPU | Intel Stealey 800MHz | |
| Memory | Card slot | SDIO |
| Internal | 40/80GB (microdrive), 1GB RAM, 128MB ROM | |
| Main Camera | Single | VGA |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | Single | Yes |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Features | Dual speakers | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0 | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted) |
| Features |
Voice memo MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA/OGG/AMR player WMV/MP4 player File manager Fingerprint recognition |
|
| Browser | HTML (PocketIE) | |
| Battery | Type | Non-removable Li-Po 2700 mAh battery |
| Misc | SAR EU | 1.91 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 210 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the HTC Shift
Advantages
- Generous visual canvas spanning 7 inches, ideal for split-screen multitasking and media consumption
- Precision stylus and active pen support tailored for digital illustration and handwriting
Disadvantages
- Larger physical footprint makes comfortable one-handed operation impractical
- Rear optical camera hardware is more modest compared to contemporary smartphones
- Substantial weight requires a desk stand or folio case during prolonged viewing sessions
Engineered to deliver an expansive digital workspace, the HTC Shift commands attention through its slender, rigid chassis and immersive a spacious, high-resolution display panel spanning 7 inches . The broad aspect ratio is finely tuned for comfortable split-screen document workflows, immersive digital illustration, and high-definition multimedia playback with generous viewing angles.
Under the hood, processing horsepower is directed by the capable Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm). Demanding tasks—including 4K video rendering, multi-window productivity, and graphic-intensive mobile gaming—operate with reassuring fluidity. Precision active stylus support transforms the screen into a responsive digital sketchpad, complemented by an acoustic speaker array that produces expansive stereo separation.
Prolonged operational sessions are sustained by a hefty 2700mAh power cell, engineered to effortlessly see users through long flights, university lectures, or marathon media sessions. In conclusion, the HTC Shift proves to be an authoritative large-screen tablet that excels in both content creation and mobile entertainment.
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