Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Maingear reveals more heat-dissipating desktops, keeps those new Ivy Bridge internals cool]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/29/maingear-heat-dissipating-desktops-ivy-bridge-processors/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/29/maingear-heat-dissipating-desktops-ivy-bridge-processors/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/29/maingear-heat-dissipating-desktops-ivy-bridge-processors/#comments Maingear reveals more heat-dissipating desktops, keeps those new Ivy Bridge internals cool

Maingear gave us a quick nudge to say something was coming. Now it can reveal that -- alongside Intel's third-generation processors inside all of its desktops and laptops -- it's further updated two of its tower models. The F131 ($1,049), the middleweight option, now houses the same vertical heat-dissipating design found on Maingear's Shift model, alongside hot-swappable storage. It's followed by the Potenza ($899), the company's "mini-ITX gaming solution." It's 45 percent smaller than the F131 with the same heat dissipation design, but still capable of squeezing in NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 680 and support for a liquid cooling setup on the side. Phew. So pick your size, pick your processor and hit up the source for all the custom desktop options.

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Maingear reveals more heat-dissipating desktops, keeps those new Ivy Bridge internals cool originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maingear's Shift is a force to be feared, but it generally requires an entire wing of one's home to be assembled and configured. Hyperbole aside, there's no question that Maingear's aiming to branch out somewhat after the aforesaid rig's successful run, today teasing an "all new line of desktops." We're told to expect smaller designs with "clean" aesthetics, Vertical Exhaust cooling technology and third-generation Intel Core processors (with factory overclocked options, naturally). Prices are slated to start at $899, though there's no real clue as to when we'll see these things up for pre-order. Here's hoping you didn't plop down an order last week, huh?

Maingear teases incoming desktop line, promises smaller towers and Ivy Bridge CPUs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When AMD announced its latest flagship, the Radeon HD 7970, we knew it was fast and efficient (because reviewers said so!), but gamers were told they'd have to wait until the new year to try it themselves. Now, precisely on schedule, the card is available for purchase, and we're starting to hear word of systems that will be refreshed to include the 28nm card. Maingear just said that it will offer the 7970 inside its Shift and F131 desktops, followed by the Vybe at some later date. If you recall, the card has a 925MHz engine that can be overclocked to 1.1GHz, 2,048 stream processors and an unusual 384-bit memory bus serving 3GB of GDDR5 -- not to mention, it's capable of a mere 3W power draw in "long idle" mode. Need even more of a recap on how awesome this card is? Find the full PR after the break.

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Maingear says it will offer the AMD Radeon HD 7970 in its Shift, F131 and Vybe desktops originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking to add a dash of extremity to your gaming existence? Maingear's got you covered, now that it's added a second generation Intel Core i7 CPU to a handful of its desktop offerings. Today, the company announced yet another upgrade to its SHIFT, Quantum SHIFT and F131 desktops, with the addition of the Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition processor. According to Maingear, this extra horsepower will provide gamers with a 34 percent improvement in performance at normal speeds, while offering similar enhancements in video editing and 3D rendering capabilities. That's all thanks to the fact that the i7-3960X can be overclocked at a handsome 5.2GHz, with a quad-channel memory structure that brings even more bandwidth to the table. On top of that, the company has also added its own EPIC Audio Engine to this troika of rigs, using Aphex's processing technology to offer audio that, according to Maingear, is "more balanced, more articulated, and simply put, better sounding." The revamped desktops are on sale now, so hit up the source link for more information, or check out the full PR, after the break.

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Maingear brings Intel i7-3960X Extreme Edition chip, Epic Audio Engine to desktops, extreme gamers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maingear and Origin PC shove Intel's Core i7 2700K into gaming rigs, overclock it beyond 5GHz originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've got an HTC Shift sitting around that's collecting dust and not doing much else, it could find a new lease on life with the revelation of its (very unofficial) support for Windows 8. Like they did for Mac OS X previously, the folks at xda-developers have shoehorned Microsoft's latest Developer Preview OS onto the dejected UMPC, and so long as you've got a bit of spare time, the right equipment and are good at following instructions, you can too. All the basic driver support appears to be in order, including support for video acceleration, the touchscreen and WiFi. Granted, you should keep in mind you'll be installing pre-release software on unsupported hardware, but isn't that half the fun? There's a video after the break (heads-up: it's in French), and if you're looking to get started right away, you'll find a full list of instructions in the source below.

[Thanks, M.]

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Install Windows 8 onto your HTC Shift today, give it a reason to wake up in the morning (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>diyhackhackshtchtc shiftHtcShiftmicrosoftmodmodsshiftumpcvideowindows 8Windows8Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint EVO Shift 4G shows up on Walmart's website, HTC teases big in Vegas]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/sprint-evo-shift-4g-shows-up-on-walmarts-website-htc-teases-bi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/sprint-evo-shift-4g-shows-up-on-walmarts-website-htc-teases-bi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/sprint-evo-shift-4g-shows-up-on-walmarts-website-htc-teases-bi/#comments "It's not your dream phone. It's the one after that," coming January 6th. Catchy teaser from HTC, as seen displayed across the side of an entire building for all the CES attendees to see. We can't say for sure what device it's referencing, but we wouldn't be entirely surprised if it ended up being the oft-leaked sequel to its Evo 4G, aptly titled the Evo Shift 4G. Walmart's got a page up for the device, and while the listed specs are heavily contradictory (a 3.7-inch screen that's also a 4.3-inch display? Android 2.2 but no threaded messaging?), the gallery of crisp press shots are definitely a sight to see, Sprint logo and all. Enjoy those below, and stay tuned for your next dream phone (does that mean we won't want it until we sign a two-year contract for something else?) this Thursday -- picture of the teaser after the break.

[Thanks, David M]

Gallery: Sprint EVO Shift 4G shows up on Walmart's website

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Sprint EVO Shift 4G shows up on Walmart's website, HTC teases big in Vegas originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gcesces 2011ces2011evoevo shiftevo shift 4gEvoShiftEvoShift4ghtcshiftshift 4gShift4gsprintwal martWalMartMon, 03 Jan 2011 15:16:00 EST<![CDATA[EVO Shift 4G (aka HTC Knight / Speedy) shows up in accessory pics, exhibits dubious dress Sense]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/evo-shift-4g-aka-htc-knight-speedy-shows-up-in-accessory-pic/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/evo-shift-4g-aka-htc-knight-speedy-shows-up-in-accessory-pic/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/evo-shift-4g-aka-htc-knight-speedy-shows-up-in-accessory-pic/#comments Can't have enough Androids in your life? Well, here's another one! Alternately known as the Knight or the Speedy, HTC's upcoming Android device has made a couple of premature photo appearances in an effort to help sell some cases for its future self. The guys at HTCPedia report they have all the cases in their imagery in stock and confidently identify the Speedy Knight as a 3.7-inch QWERTY slider, while the phone's UI and rear inscription leave no doubt about it running HTC's Sense skin for Android. The likeliest scenario for this phone's retail future is that it'll be dubbed the EVO Shift 4G and exploit Sprint's WiMAX airwaves, leaving the only unresolved issue as a one-word query: when?

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EVO Shift 4G (aka HTC Knight / Speedy) shows up in accessory pics, exhibits dubious dress Sense originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SteelSeries Shift MMO Keyset comes optimized for online questing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mac OS X Leopard installed on HTC Shift, just a WiFi shy of awesomeness originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking for some more customization options than your standard gaming keyboard offers? Then you might want to consider the new SteelSeries Shift, which can accommodate various Zboard keysets to tailor the keyboard for specific games. Those looking to take things even further can also record macros (including timed delays) directly on the keyboard itself, and you'll naturally get plenty of gamer-friendly touches all around, including some improved rubber domes that promise a lifecycle of 15 million keystrokes per key, and even some "fine-tuned heat spots" centered around commonly used keys like WASD. Look for the keyboard itself to set you back $89.99, while individual keysets will run you $24.99 apiece.

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SteelSeries debuts customizable Shift gaming keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gaming keyboardGamingKeyboardkeyboardshiftsteelseriessteelseries shiftSteelseriesShiftzboardThu, 23 Sep 2010 16:37:00 EST<![CDATA[CyberPower, Digital Storm and Maingear add NVIDIA Fermi GPUs to flagship gaming PCs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/cyberpower-digital-storm-and-maingear-add-nvidia-fermi-gpus-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/cyberpower-digital-storm-and-maingear-add-nvidia-fermi-gpus-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/cyberpower-digital-storm-and-maingear-add-nvidia-fermi-gpus-to/#comments Origin PC kicked things off on Friday by shoving NVIDIA's latest and greatest into its Genesis desktop, and now a few more in the custom PC game have upped the ante by offering a similarly delectable taste of Fermi. NVIDIA's new GeForce GTX 470 and 480 have been all the rage over the weekend, and if those raucous benchmarks have you convinced that the time to buy is now, a trio of system builders are here vying for your attention. Digital Storm's Black|OPS rig can now be ordered with a GTX 480 (starts at $2,891), while CyberPower is giving prospective customers the ability to add the latest Fermi GPUs into a smattering of towers. Maingear's formidable SHIFT supercomputer is also seeing the update, but it's really asking for trouble with a triple GTX 480 configuration that demands a minimum investment of $6,199. In related news, ASUS, Zotac and a slew of other GPU makers are cranking out new boards based on the minty fresh core, so you shouldn't have a difficult time finding one if the rest of your rig is a-okay for now.

CyberPower, Digital Storm and Maingear add NVIDIA Fermi GPUs to flagship gaming PCs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel's Core i7-980X Extreme Edition hits a slew of new gaming desktops originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's face it, not everyone needs (or wants) to carry their computer around on the daily routine. Sacrificing portability can have its advantages -- and while nettops and all-in-one PCs have become a much more dominant force this year, the traditional, highly upgradeable desktop tower is still the reigning bang-for-the-buck champ. Just make sure your certain special someone has enough desk real estate for whatever potentially-enormous chassis you decide to take home and wrap.

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Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Desktops originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maingear SHIFT reviewed: $7,000 can shatter a lot of records originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>benchmarkbenchmarkedbenchmarkscore i7CoreI7desktopgaming desktopgaming pcgaming rigGamingDesktopGamingPcGamingRigmaingearmaingear shiftMaingearShiftreviewedSHIFTThu, 05 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Maingear unveils Core i7-packin' SHIFT, your own 'personal supercomputer']]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/02/maingear-unveils-core-i7-packin-shift-your-own-personal-super/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/02/maingear-unveils-core-i7-packin-shift-your-own-personal-super/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/02/maingear-unveils-core-i7-packin-shift-your-own-personal-super/#comments We'll be straight with ya -- we're betting these "personal supercomputer" claims are just a bit out of line with reality, but even still, there's no denying that Maingear has shoved an insane amount of horsepower beneath the (admittedly large) hood of its newest rig. The beastly SHIFT does away with copious LED lighting and blinging accents found on many modern gaming PCs and instead opts for a classier, more ominous tower. Within, you'll find a vertical airflow system, a Core i7 processor, your choice of ATI or NVIDIA graphics, 8GB (and up) of DDR3-1600 RAM, up to 6 HDDs or 12 SSDs, DVD and Blu-ray options, an Asetek liquid-cooling solution, Razer peripherals, an optional Killer NIC Xeno Pro and Windows 7 running the show. The Intel P55 rig gets going at $2,199, while the X58 model starts $400 higher; for those in creative design fields, Maingear's expected to unveil a SHIFT just for you in the near future. Head on past the break for the full release.

Gallery: Maingear unveils Core i7-packin' SHIFT, your own 'personal supercomputer'

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Maingear unveils Core i7-packin' SHIFT, your own 'personal supercomputer' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The KS360 has proven to be one of LG's more hype-attracting devices of the past few months, and AT&T's taken notice -- so much so, in fact, that it's bringing the lil' texter on home. LetsTalk.com has posted previews of the AT&T version of the KS360 -- the GT365 Etna -- along with the Samsung Shift, proving that neither AT&T nor its manufacturer partners have any intention of turning away from the low-cost messaging trend any time soon. The Etna looks like the more interesting of the two, largely on account of its touchscreen dialing capability and slide-out keyboard -- but the Shift should find an audience, too, particularly among Bold wannabes who don't have a need for corporate street cred. Follow the break for the vids.

[Thanks, Fernando]

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AT&T's Samsung Shift and LG Etna put through their paces originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yes, we're already focused on the next design revision for the site, but thankfully, there's still time left to celebrate our most recent overhaul. You've got until the minute before midnight (ET) this Friday to get your name in the hat for a HTC Shift UMPC, so do yourself a favor and tap the read link for contest rules, regulations and entry instructions.

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Reminder: HTC's new Shift UMPC up for grabs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It wouldn't be quite right to put everyone through the re-acclimation process if there wasn't some giveaway gear attached, now would it? So in honor of today's makeover and the launch of Switched we're giving away a spankin' new HTC Shift UMPC. You know the details of the machine already, read the rules below for your chance to take home that $1,500 HTC-made portable.
  • Leave a comment below. Feel free to shout out what you'd use this UMPC for. "Browsing Engadget" is a totally acceptable answer.
  • You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
  • If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
  • Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
  • Winner will be chosen randomly. That winner will get a brand new HTC Shift. Package includes all retail hardware, but may not have manuals or software. Approximate value is $1,500.
  • Entries can be submitted until Friday, April 18th, 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
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Redesign giveaway: HTC's new Shift UMPC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC's Shift finally launched in the US this week, and what do you know, we landed one to check out. Sure as hell ain't too shabby for a UMPC, but while it's got a number of things working in its favor (versatile form factor, solid hardware, lots of niceties like a fingerprint reader, 3G, Windows Mobile, etc.), it's got a number of bits working pretty hard against it. Some thoughts:
  • The screen hinge is significantly improved and feels really solid. Without putting it through 20,000 open / close cycles, we think it's fairly trustworthy, definitely good HTC gear.
  • The microscopic keyboard keys are an absolute nightmare to type on with two hands if you've got normal human mitts. Unfortunately, it's just too small to use regularly, and too large to use with your thumbs; with that kind of real estate we'd have preferred a proper split thumb-board with a nice big track pad in the middle. Major bummer.
  • The trackpad is pretty sensitive, but a little difficult to control. The machine itself is certainly snappy enough, though, even running Vista with Aero.
  • Hitting SnapVUE / Windows Mobile-mode is instantaneous, albeit a little jarring -- especially since the screen is so huge and WinMo is so clearly not intended for it -- but it's nice to have a lighter weight interface than full-on Windows.
  • Try though we might, we simply could not find a way to disengage the unit from its leather-bound case. Maybe this was outlined in the Shift's documentation, of which we received none. Quite annoying.
  • HTC kindly bundles a screen protector, a spare clicky stylus, external USB hub with Ethernet (ahem, Air), and headphones with mic.
All in all not bad, but it's going to take a hell of a lot more than what the Shift's offering up to get us to drop $1,500 on a UMPC of any kind. And it isn't winning it any further points considering that one of the device's main draws -- the keyboard -- may as well not even exist for us fat-fingered fools. Check out the extensive unboxing and hands-on gallery below.

Update: Apparently the case is permanently bolted to the unit and can't be removed, part of some weird FCC requirement regarding antenna distance / SAR. At very least they HTC could have used Philips head screws (and not Torx) to facilitate ease of removal.

Gallery: HTC Shift hands-on

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Ah, after long last, HTC's first UMPC, the Shift, is finally making its debut in the US. The early results are in: the keyboard and the Sprint EV-DO are good, but the $1,500 price tag might be a bit heavy to swallow -- especially considering our European counterparts are paying about $400 less, and we also get to tack on another $60 per month for the 3G.

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HTC Shift is finally coming to the US on the 24th with Sprint 3G originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gev-dohtcreleaseshiftsprintWed, 19 Mar 2008 23:15:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Shift finally ships in Europe, still nowhere to be found in the US]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/11/htc-shift-finally-ships-in-europe-still-nowhere-to-be-found-in/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/11/htc-shift-finally-ships-in-europe-still-nowhere-to-be-found-in/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/11/htc-shift-finally-ships-in-europe-still-nowhere-to-be-found-in/#commentsThe oft-postponed HTC Shift is finally hitting Europe today, about two months later than expected after the update we got in December, and even further from its original November 2007 release date. If you're out that way, you can snag yourself one in Spain through Telefonica, UK through Orange, and, in the near future, Italy through TIM -- all for €1,199 (~$1,750 US). As for us in the US of delay? The wait continues.

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HTC Shift finally ships in Europe, still nowhere to be found in the US originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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]

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HTC Shift hits the FCC, gets ripped apart originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wow, just when we thought Vodafone might not have any more secrets, a couple more were dragged out of the bag. Seems BoyGenius' presentation extraordinaire wasn't complete without laying out exactly what can be expected this year on the Windows Mobile front. As you can see there are a couple new tasty morsels such as a HSDPA tablet with GPS and WiFi -- could be HTC Shift -- an unknown HSDPA slider with GPS and WiFi as well as the previously mentioned Palm Drucker, HP Oak, HP Silver, and Palm Wanda. Big year ahead for Vodafone on the business user front, and we're stoked to catch these things as they start to land, so see ya in Q2 2008 friends.

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Vodafone's Windows Mobile roadmap revealed, delights aplenty originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC hasn't been terribly forthcoming about this, since its "official" launch date for the Shift -- at least in Europe -- was November, but we gave them a ring today and they say the UMPC should be shipping in Europe and Asia in about a week, and Stateside in about a month. Nice and vague, just like we like 'em. And sticking with that "shifting" motif, Dynamism currently has the pre-order price for a Shift import pegged at $1599, a whole $99 more than it read in August.

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HTC Shift slightly delayed, hits the States in a month originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Although it feels like it's already launched, the HTC Shift with HSDPA data just received its final push out the door today. Nothing new spec-wise to report. It's still the same 7-inch, touch-sensitive "slide-n-tilt" device sporting HTC's new SnapVUE shell -- a Sideshow-like, Windows Mobile-like, information display with its own dedicated processor for instant access to your email, SMS, calendar and contacts without booting into Vista. While the 2 days of SnapVUE standby time is indeed stellar, the 2-hours of Vista juice is generation-one UMPC pathetic. Available "across Europe" starting November for an undisclosed price.

Gallery: HTC's Shift with HSDPA and SnapVue gets a ship date

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europeeventhtckiimobilenikepolarisshifttytn IITytnIiwindows mobilewindows mobile 6windowsmobileWindowsMobile6winmoTue, 25 Sep 2007 16:24:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC to unveil Windows Mobile lineup at upcoming press event?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/25/htc-to-unveil-windows-mobile-lineup-at-upcoming-press-event/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/25/htc-to-unveil-windows-mobile-lineup-at-upcoming-press-event/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/25/htc-to-unveil-windows-mobile-lineup-at-upcoming-press-event/#commentsWhile Apple chose London to inform the world of the iPhone's international agenda, HTC is reportedly looking to make a few announcements of its own on that side of the pond. According to TheUnwired, HTC will hold two press events on the first two days in October, the first of which will be in the UK and the second in Germany. Best guesses suggest that we'll be learning a bit more about the firm's forthcoming Windows Mobile-based lineup, and we can only hope that the Kii, Omni and / or Polaris are part of the show -- but considering the location and all, we wouldn't bet the farm on hearing too much about the likely US-bound Juno. Hold tight kids, the events get going in under a week.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europeeventhtckiinikepolarisshifttytn IITytnIiwindows mobile 6WindowsMobile6winmoTue, 25 Sep 2007 16:24:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC's Shift runs Vista (for 2 hours?) not Windows Mobile]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/htcs-shift-runs-vista-for-2-hours-not-windows-mobile/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/htcs-shift-runs-vista-for-2-hours-not-windows-mobile/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/htcs-shift-runs-vista-for-2-hours-not-windows-mobile/#commentsHTC's Shift: runs Windows Mobile right, after all, it's an HTC device? Nope, Vista Business Edition. That Windows Mobile looking UI we've seen is HTC's "SnapVUE" shell, an advanced BIOS with support for some of the same applications you would see on a Windows Mobile device. So while you won't get voice capability or Windows Mobile Office, the Sideshow-like display will provide up to 53-hours of use with push email enabled (11 days, without). At least that's what Kaz911 is saying after getting their hands on the claimed, official HTC specs and interviewing Kevin Chen, General Manager HTC EMEA. If the spec list is to be believed, we're looking at an 800MHz Intel A110 Stealey-class CPU; 1GB memory; up to 60GB of disk; 7-inch, 800 x 480 touch-sensitive LCD for all the Aero and 3D flip action you can handle; 802.11b/g WiFi; Bluetooth 2.0; and of course a 400MHz Qualcomm MSM 7200 chipset with tri-band UMTS / HSDPA and quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE radios. The odd (and hopefully inaccurate) spec is the 2700mAh battery rated for "up to 2-hours" of that Vista wow. Sounds a bit fishy to us for a McCaslin-based UMPC which targets 4-5 hours of battery life. We'll see once these official specs are actually released by HTC.

[Via jkOnTheRun]

Read -- HTC Shift "official" specifications
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>htckevin chenKevinChenmccaslinshiftsnapvuestealeyumpcvistawindows mobileWindowsMobilewinmoMon, 10 Sep 2007 05:38:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Shift, others to see release at Dubai's GITEX show]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/htc-shift-others-to-see-release-at-dubais-gitex-show/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/htc-shift-others-to-see-release-at-dubais-gitex-show/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/htc-shift-others-to-see-release-at-dubais-gitex-show/#commentsWith interest in the Shift -- HTC's foray into the wacky UMPC market -- coming to a rolling boil, we're glad to hear the company has finally shored up firm plans to get the sucker released. Vishnu Vardhan, HTC's exec for the Middle East and North Africa, says that the Shift will see an official release at Dubai's GITEX Technology Week starting September 8. That's not all, though; Vardhan says that four "brand new products" will see the light of day for the first time at GITEX, too, and if we had to lay money on it, we'd guess they're all Windows Mobile handsets. We'd previously heard that the Touch-like Nike might get called out in September, but the other three are anyone's guess.

[Via the::unwired]

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HTC Shift, others to see release at Dubai's GITEX show originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cellphonehtcnikephoneshiftumpcTue, 28 Aug 2007 18:13:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Shift, others to see release at Dubai's GITEX show]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/htc-shift-others-to-see-release-at-dubais-gitex-show/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/htc-shift-others-to-see-release-at-dubais-gitex-show/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/htc-shift-others-to-see-release-at-dubais-gitex-show/#commentsWith interest in the Shift -- HTC's foray into the wacky UMPC market -- coming to a rolling boil, we're glad to hear the company has finally shored up firm plans to get the sucker released. Vishnu Vardhan, HTC's exec for the Middle East and North Africa, says that the Shift will see an official release at Dubai's GITEX Technology Week starting September 8. That's not all, though; Vardhan says that four "brand new products" will see the light of day for the first time at GITEX, too, and if we had to lay money on it, we'd guess they're all Windows Mobile handsets. We'd previously heard that the Touch-like Nike might get called out in September, but the other three are anyone's guess.

[Via the::unwired]

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The headline more or less says it all, friends: HTC's Shift, both UMPC and Pocket PC Windows Mobile 6 Professional, has a pre-order price of $1500 over at Dynamism. No date is listed on the site, but with units in the wild (or, at least, a unit in the wild) we're hoping it won't be so long.

[Via jkOnTheRun]

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HTC Shift gets a price: $1500 on Dynamism originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you can bear to watch the walkthrough video, GottaBeMobile has a hands-on with the HTC Shift, the first UMPC from the traditionally cellphone only company. It appears as if HTC has a winner on its hands with the Shift, as the reviewer seems completely smitten with the device: HTC has definitely nailed the "feel" of the device in terms of balance and finish. The Pocket PC mode seems to be pretty great too: the extra battery life is welcome, and as the reviewer demonstrates, it's very easy to switch between the two modes. "I'm in Vista Business, I'm back in Pocket PC. I'm back in Vista, I'm back in ... " Check it out at 30:35 in the video after the break.

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HTC Shift gets hands on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC's model naming convention has always been just a little tricky to commit to memory, and with this latest batch, it certainly ain't getting any easier. A couple of these we've heard about before -- namely the Nike, Kaiser, and Shangri-La -- but the rest are brand new to us and very exciting. First up, the S640 "Iris" is a CDMA rendition of the Excalibur and Cavalier, tossing in EV-DO rev. A and WiFi atop Windows Mobile 6 Standard. The "Vogue" is essentially a Touch (TouchFLO UI and all) with the same EV-DO rev. A guts as the Iris -- good news for Verizon and Sprint customers, we'd imagine. GSM users have reason to celebrate here too, though, in the form of the "Volans" and "Polaris." These two are upgrades to the Vox and Artemis, respectively, adding in much-needed 3G radios and faster processors. Finally, the P6550 "Sedna" appears to be some sort of industrial device with support for a credit card reader -- though with a 3 megapixel cam and 3G data, we wouldn't mind having one ourselves. Release dates are up in the air on most of these, but our money is on late '07.

[Via The Boy Genius Report]


Update: Crikey, the Shangri-La's slide reveals that the device -- HTC's entry into the UMPC fray -- runs both Vista and Windows Mobile 6. Sound vaguely familiar? [Thanks, Kevin]

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HTC preps a few more models (hint: CDMA Touch!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC's model naming convention has always been just a little tricky to commit to memory, and with this latest batch, it certainly ain't getting any easier. A couple of these we've heard about before -- namely the Nike, Kaiser, and Shangri-La -- but the rest are brand new to us and very exciting. First up, the S640 "Iris" is a CDMA rendition of the Excalibur and Cavalier, tossing in EV-DO rev. A and WiFi atop Windows Mobile 6 Standard. The "Vogue" is essentially a Touch (TouchFLO UI and all) with the same EV-DO rev. A guts as the Iris -- good news for Verizon and Sprint customers, we'd imagine. GSM users have reason to celebrate here too, though, in the form of the "Volans" and "Polaris." These two are upgrades to the Vox and Artemis, respectively, adding in much-needed 3G radios and faster processors. Finally, the P6550 "Sedna" appears to be some sort of industrial device with support for a credit card reader -- though with a 3 megapixel cam and 3G data, we wouldn't mind having one ourselves. Release dates are up in the air on most of these, but our money is on late '07.

[Via The Boy Genius Report]

Update: Crikey, the Shangri-La's slide reveals that the device -- HTC's entry into the UMPC fray -- runs both Vista and Windows Mobile 6. Sound vaguely familiar? [Thanks, Kevin]

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HTC preps a few more models (hint: CDMA Touch!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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17:15 - HTC Shift -- the cellphone company finally goes UMPC
19:46 - HTC Advantage coming to US... under the HTC brand
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As expected, HTC was showing off a Shift UMPC today at CTIA. Unfortunately for us it was behind a glass case, but you can get a good look at the early prototype in our gallery. Check it out!

Gallery: HTC Shift in person, in a glass case

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HTC Shift in person, in a glass case originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a long time in coming, but after HTC's long, gradual feature buildup all the way from the very first Pocket PC phone in 2002, they're finally putting the "computer" in High Tech Computer by making the jump to ultraportable PC-maker. That's right, HTC's first foray into the UMPC market, the Shift (codename Shangri-La), is officially announced today. We don't yet have hard details on release date or price, but we do know it should be available in Q3 (we'd estimate for under $2,000). As for features, we know not to expect anything out of the ordinary (except lots of 3G), although the form factor is pretty notable: not too many UMPCs have a sliding keyboard, and none that we can recall have a tilting display in this orientation. Some specs:
  • VIA CPU (the one we tried had a 1.2GHz chip)
  • Vista business (yes, it was running Aero)
  • 7-inch sliding, tiling wide-touchscreen
  • 30GB drive
  • Tri-band UMTS / HSDPA, quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0
  • Biometric reader, front-facing camera
We got a chance to play with an engineering sample of the Shift the other day; while we couldn't take any shots of it, we could say that the slide and tilt screen felt rock solid. Unfortunately, the full keyboard just had way too many keys packed in to type remotely accurately on. Stay tuned for more on this one; from today on HTC's playing a whole new game.

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