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HTC Shift

HTC Shift
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alaScore 83

66 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 reviews of HTC Shift. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and reliability. The design and durability also get good feedback, but there are some negative opinions about the battery and performance. There are some mixed reviews about the screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC Shift is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HTC Shift

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of HTC Shift from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for HTC Shift

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of HTC Shift from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com.

50% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : D Dumas (wired.com)

Review: HTC Shift

 

Ultra-mobile PCs are the awkward middle children of gadgets. They're constantly trying to assume the notable attributes of their older and younger siblings, but almost...

Built-in CDMA WWAN radio, which lets you access Sprint’s data network when out of WiFi range. Microsoft Origami software offers a decent touchscreen experience

Truly horrendous keyboard makes typing anything but short burst messages out of the question. Performance slower than a tortoise full of rigor mortis. No ethernet jack. One USB port. Wrapped in tacky leather. Way overpriced

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

HTC Shift CDMA EV-DO UMPC review

 

HTC have made a name for themselves with capable, business-friendly smartphones, and when back in March 2007 they first suggested they were turning their hand to the UMPC market there was no shortage of interest. Boasting full Windows Vista support, as...

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

HTC Shift

 

HTC's Shift is yet another UMPC — and another white elephant to add to the pile.

Runs Vista quite well, Supports mobile broadband, Accurate touchscreen

Keys are tiny, Three interfaces present a confusing, ill-thought out presentation, Low battery life, Higher resolution option is simply squashed into a lower one, Heats up noticeably while plugged into the wall, Many dedicated devices are cheaper and...

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Shanna James (brighthub.com)

HTC Shift Review

 

Read this review before you purchase an HTC Shift. This is a cross between a smartphone and a laptop but is it powerful enough for the job? If you have already bought it; learn more about your device with this detailed review.

The HTC Shift is a truly portable device but its lack of power behind the Windows Vista Business OS is a great letdown. It has a very touch friendly display and interface, a great keyboard and additional handwriting recognition software. Most users...

May, 2011
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Expert review by : cellphones.ca (cellphones.ca)

HTC Shift

 

The HTC Shift is classified as an Ultra Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC), and is designed to fill the void between a smartphone and a laptop. Think of it as a true mobile office. One of the striking elements of the HTC Shift is its minimalist design....

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Jon Fingas (electronista.com)

Review: HTC Shift

 

An excellent UMPC but limited by price and technology.

Good overall ergonomics, including controls ; SnapVUE is genuinely helpful ; Very simple, always-present 3G and Wi-Fi Internet access ; Surprisingly fast for a Vista-based UMPC ; Good expansion, including a bundled USB hub

Prohibitively expensive to buy and maintain ; Very short battery life with few options to extend it ; Long load times for Vista and some apps ; Relatively heavy; unwieldy for some purposes

HTC has been a veteran of smartphones but has only just recently ventured into handheld computers, and the Shift represents its first full-fledged attempt at an ultra-mobile PC. The system promises to take all of HTC's experience with handsets and t

Jul, 2008
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Expert review by : Chris Leckness (mobilitysite.com)

Review: HTC Shift from Sprint

 

Product: HTC Shift CDMA version Vendor: Sprint Price: $1499 from Amazon Reviewer: Stephen Borders (badersk) Rating: 8.5 of 10 I know What you are

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Jenn K. Lee (pocketables.net)

Review: HTC Shift full body invisibleSHIELD

 

The scratch-proof shield comes with a lifetime warranty that includes free replacements, improves grip, and is completely clear. See the photo above? That's the Shift with the invisibleSHIELD installed!

The full body invisibleSHIELD for the HTC Shift offers durable, lifetime protection that improves grip, adds no bulk, shows off the UMPC's gorgeous design, and doesn't interfere with included or third-party accessories. Installation takes a long time...

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Mitchell Oke (geardiary.com)

HTC Shift Review Part 3: The Finale

 

About a week ago I sent the Shift review unit back, so I figured it's time to tie up my thoughts on this controversial device. Prior to receiving the Shift, I read several reviews of the device, and they all seemed to sing the same tune: it was too...

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Doug Aamoth (crunchgear.com)

Review: HTC Shift (CDMA version)

 

The HTC Shift (CDMA version) is a UMPC with a 7-inch tilting screen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The device runs Windows Vista Business and connects to Sprint's EVDO data network for on-the-go computing. At around $1500, the device is a no-brainer...

Apr, 2008
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