HTC Shift hits the FCC, gets ripped apart

It's been hit with a few snags along the way, but it looks like the HTC Shift's slow roll out around the word is finally nearing a close, with it now making its expected debut at the FCC. In addition to putting it through all the usual tests, they of course also ripped the thing apart and, thankfully, provided of pictures of the process (hit up the link below for more). Prospective Shift buyers can also take advantage of the FCC's generosity to check out the device's user manual, although there aren't exactly many surprises to be found, considering how long this thing's been around already.

[Via jkkmobile]

[lettcco @ Jan 16th 2008 11:52AM]

wouldn't it be funny if the title says "HTC shit hits the FAN"?

[Dave @ Jan 16th 2008 11:55AM]

HTC should start making their "old" products work before releasing new ones
http://www.htcclassaction.org/ ftw

[zed @ Jan 16th 2008 12:12PM]

they forgot strtrk 8500,Qtek branded should count.

[Dave @ Jan 16th 2008 12:13PM]

no, because this deals with video drivers and the qualcomm 7200 and 7500 chipsets

[Ayle @ Jan 16th 2008 12:49PM]

Doesn't the phone part of the shift use the 7200a too?

[Ryan Trevisol @ Jan 16th 2008 2:03PM]

I'm in Vista Business, I'm back in Pocket PC. I'm back in Vista, I'm back in Pocket PC, I'm back in Vista . . .

[sitruc @ Jan 16th 2008 2:14PM]

Sometimes, when I'm tired of course ever spelling and grammar mistake sticks out like a sore thumb. Is there a link to somewhere on this site where I can make the tiny little mistakes known to the writers so I don't have to call them out in the comment sections for their typos that obviously aren't that big most of the time, but considering how many people read this site it would look better if they didn't have the same grammatical errors all over their site.

[paul @ Jan 16th 2008 2:42PM]

I think you mean:

"Sometimes, when I'm tired of course EVERY spelling and grammar mistake sticks out like a sore thumb."

Just thought you might like to know considering how many people read this site.

[Langdon Alger @ Jan 16th 2008 2:42PM]

Did you mean "every" as opposed to "ever"? I'm just saying.

[sitruc @ Jan 16th 2008 10:58PM]

I meant what I said. The errors were on purpose. Look at the post by Mr. Melanson and compare the styles. I guess I was too subtle. BTW, you two missed a few.

[marc @ Jan 16th 2008 3:16PM]

My question is if this thing has actual phone functions (in which case i'll buy), will eventually come with wimax (in which case i'll buy), or is just an overpriced eee competitor (hopefully not).

[mrkorb @ Jan 17th 2008 12:45AM]

The Shift is not a phone. You cannot call people with it.

[Constable Odo @ Jan 16th 2008 3:29PM]

They should sell it as a kit for half the price. Let the home-brew boys do their thing.

[Phil McNicle @ Jan 16th 2008 5:56PM]

I'm just glad they finally got their "shift" together.

[LordJohnWhorfin @ Jan 16th 2008 6:05PM]

Yeah, the "F" is still silent.