Hi guys, as you probably know by now, i have close relation with HTC, on the recent phone call with their senior engineer, i have been giving the first hand information about the first UMPC device of HTC !!!
It's call the HTC Shift, is uses the similar design as HTC Kaiser (i assume you guys have seen this device).
Here is the confirm spec:
7-inch touchscreen, 30GB hard drive, Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi, and Windows Vista.
I haven't got the chance to play with it yet, but my friend has and he says the key is very comfortable, fairly light weight. Built quality is very good, screen is amazing.
So when will be see this device? Well at the moment plan is for Q3, about the same time with Omni. So it's still quite a wait.
Below is a picture.
p.s. While i was posting this thread, i found out HTC has already post the info on their web! http://www.htc.com/
well, at least my post is still first hand in turns of spec
the ADVANTAGE in this site show that the name is X7501
and have WM6 PRO!!
banyas said:
the ADVANTAGE in this site show that the name is X7501
and have WM6 PRO!!
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btw that info is quite right, that is basically HTC X7500 with WM6. It's not available right now, but yes, Advantage will eventually be upgradeable to WM6.
I though that is not new to all you you. I have told you this quite a while ago
if so what about dopod u1000?
i put my order in expansys in hong-kong
and i am waiting for it.
do you think that the u1000 will ship with the WM6
already???
banyas said:
if so what about dopod u1000?
i put my order in expansys in hong-kong
and i am waiting for it.
do you think that the u1000 will ship with the WM6
already???
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none of the device is shipping use WM6 right now, the X7501 is just an announcement, it's not available now, but one thing you guys can be sure is once the WM6 rom is available, we can all flash it then
Will HTC Shift be available in Asia?
Hi wu5262,
Since you have a close relations with HTC, can you please check with them if and when this will be available in Asia?
It was mentioned on the announcement US and Europe...
Thanks
yankee said:
Hi wu5262,
Since you have a close relations with HTC, can you please check with them if and when this will be available in Asia?
It was mentioned on the announcement US and Europe...
Thanks
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they are not planning to release it in Asia, only in Europe and US. They are selling it all under DOPOD brand in Asia
wu5262 said:
they are not planning to release it in Asia, only in Europe and US. They are selling it all under DOPOD brand in Asia
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Sorry, quite confused..
Do you mean, the brand name HTC Shift will not be available in Asia but it will be marketed under the Dopod branding?
What's the project code name? (e.g HTC Athena aka HTC Advantage)
yankee said:
Sorry, quite confused..
Do you mean, the brand name HTC Shift will not be available in Asia but it will be marketed under the Dopod branding?
What's the project code name? (e.g HTC Athena aka HTC Advantage)
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Yes, it won't be available in Asia as HTC Shift, i will be DOPOD (something).
They might even not sell it in Asia at all for this device by the way.
The code name of HTC Shift is Shangri-La.
BTW a important message here for all you USA buyer. The HTC Advantage won't be available in USA until Summer, but when it's available, i will be call HTC X7501, so is there any different between x7501 and Advantage, yes!
X7501 will have WM6 in built! So it means official WM6 ROM will be available around Summer.
Please also note the European HTC Advantage will only have WM5 for now.
Wow interesting!!! thanks for info...
wu5262 said:
Yes, it won't be available in Asia as HTC Shift, i will be DOPOD (something).
They might even not sell it in Asia at all for this device by the way.
The code name of HTC Shift is Shangri-La.
BTW a important message here for all you USA buyer. The HTC Advantage won't be available in USA until Summer, but when it's available, i will be call HTC X7501, so is there any different between x7501 and Advantage, yes!
X7501 will have WM6 in built! So it means official WM6 ROM will be available around Summer.
Please also note the European HTC Advantage will only have WM5 for now.
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Thanks for the info...
According to the register, it will run vista, not windows mobile
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/03/27/htc_unveils_windows_vista_shift/
Excellent specifications but too big for me ! (19 x 13 x 3 cm) which makes it more than twice the size of my Alpine !
Zensunni said:
According to the register, it will run vista, not windows mobile
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/03/27/htc_unveils_windows_vista_shift/
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yes, it runs Vista, this thread got a bit off topic because people are more excited about the WM6 upgrade rather then the new HTC Shift
anyway, i agree the size is quite big, my friend has already test it, and he say basically UMPC and PPC are two completely different product,which i totally agree.
got so tired of people trying to compare Athena with UMPC, i don't care that Athena cost like a UMPC, it has it's own advantage. And i will never want to run XP or Vista on my Athena as well.
A video of it on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_IsK51P1vg
Does anyone have any informations as to when the HTC SHift may be available in the UK??
Many thanks
Bill
wu5262 said:
Yes, it won't be available in Asia as HTC Shift, i will be DOPOD (something).
They might even not sell it in Asia at all for this device by the way.
The code name of HTC Shift is Shangri-La.
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Are you sure wu?
Now DOPOD is joint with HTC, so no more DOPOD brand even on asia... you can check at their web: www.dopodasia.com now they become www.asia.htc.com
Even HTC touch avaiable in asia with HTC brand...
Can you confirm or correct me?
phone calls
was drooling over this and watching a few reviews on line reading up is it true it has no microphone? does that mean i need a bt headset to make calls or as suggested cant make calls at all. as why bother with both O/S's if you cant make calls????????????????
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was drooling over this and watching a few reviews on line reading up is it true it has no microphone? does that mean i need a bt headset to make calls or as suggested cant make calls at all. as why bother with both O/S's if you cant make calls????????????????
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From what I have been able to find out, it does not have a microphone, and you DO need a bt headset to use the phone functions.
I believe that the dual o/s is stupid tho! It is only due to the fact that m$ has not figured out how to make Vista work right yet as a stand-alone o/s, much less add telephony to an already EXREMELY buggy o/s!!
Hope this helps........Later
spzero said:
was drooling over this and watching a few reviews on line reading up is it true it has no microphone? does that mean i need a bt headset to make calls or as suggested cant make calls at all. as why bother with both O/S's if you cant make calls????????????????
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Many people are reporting that the shift does not have voice telephony capability only data gsm/utms/3g...Unless using voip?
Man that would suck
http://www.htc.com/product/03-product_htctouch_dual.htm
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JhaDGSMgEHI
available now in Europe
the best of both worlds. ease of cellphone with utility of pda with all the tricks.
and alphanumerical keyboard!
This phone is gonna rock!!!!!!!! Goodbye Nokia...
But no wlan?
I think the OEM name is HTC Nike. I've also seen it referred to as the Touch Slide.
Personally, I think that looks frickin awesome. Wish AT&T would pick it up
I'm considering buying a new HTC phone after Xmas as my Sony Ericsson W850i is getting a bit old. I've seen the Touch HD with WM6.5 roms but I've also seen the Hero. Which one should I go for? [PS. I'm from the UK]
Come on, i will take the LEO and sell my HD to you.
As above post, why not go for latest phone 'Leo' a.k.a. the HD2 instead of both the HD and the Hero??
If you would still rather go for either the HD or Hero, then its simply down to whether you want Android or Windows
MehLon said:
I'm considering buying a new HTC phone after Xmas as my Sony Ericsson W850i is getting a bit old. I've seen the Touch HD with WM6.5 roms but I've also seen the Hero. Which one should I go for? [PS. I'm from the UK]
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I have an HD, one of my friends has a hero.
Both are awesome, it is a win win question.
do you want android or windows is the question.
CAVEGIANT said:
I have an HD, one of my friends has a hero.
Both are awesome, it is a win win question.
do you want android or windows is the question.
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I should add, most 6.5 roms stink so far.
Dutty's 6.1 has most of the feature stolen from 6.5, but with none of the crap
Fallen Spartan said:
As above post, why not go for latest phone 'Leo' a.k.a. the HD2 instead of both the HD and the Hero??
If you would still rather go for either the HD or Hero, then its simply down to whether you want Android or Windows
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Basically, I am on a bit of a budget as I am actually planning to get one pre-owned from 'Cex'. If I had the money, I would go for the Leo without another word but I can't. I'm new to the smartphone market and I've never tried Android or Windows Mobile. I just like the Sense UI on both [using a ROM if I got the HD]. Which OS should I go for?
MehLon said:
I'm considering buying a new HTC phone after Xmas as my Sony Ericsson W850i is getting a bit old. I've seen the Touch HD with WM6.5 roms but I've also seen the Hero. Which one should I go for? [PS. I'm from the UK]
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Hi, clearly i can say only:
Touch Hd - more advanced, more ability/opportunities, wm is more custom-able than android, touch hd have in development fully* working android
Hero - fastest interface, easy in use, lower resolution, no videocall's, hero housing/case is beautyfull, best quality I have seen.
Touch HD2 looks great but in my opinion too expensive atm - just wait for next gen. 1.5Ghz Snapdragon platforms
HD -> pocket-friendly, WM=heavy weight+Qualcomm/HTC hardware acceleration driver support for HD (therefore laggy), fully configurable&tweakable.
Hero -> pocket-friendly, Android=very lightweight (only sometimes laggy), consistent interface and apps, outstanding Google apps (e.g. free Street View Navigation) if you don't mind about your privacy, but may become boring if you like customizing your phone.
HD2 -> not pocket-friendly, the best and fastest (WM) phone out there.
Both HD and Hero phones are to be considered end-of-HTC-"support".
If you can afford to wait 9 more months, go for sth cheap meanwhile and take a look at the next HTC (Win7 OS and/or Tegra platforms) and iPhone generations, then consider again. If you can't wait, I'd currently go for the HD2, even though I'm very happy with my HD (but I wouldn't buy it again, it's a dying product).
Hi Everybody,
i got my hands on a HTC HD 2 testdevice and made a Hardware review on my blog.
http://smartphoneblogging.com/2010/04/review-htc-hd2-hardware-impressions/
This is old news for HTC HD 2 owners, but hopefully interesting for anybody who plans to get an HTC HD 2. Any questions are welcome.
I will follow this up with an HTC Sense review, especially comparing the Sense experience on Android and Windows Mobile.
Bye,
Shahpur
Finally i finished my HTC Sense review for HTC HD2 too. I tried to present every HTC Sense app and made many screenshots in order to provide a detailed impression of this UI:
http://smartphoneblogging.com/2010/05/review-htc-sense-for-windows-mobile-htc-hd2/
While i think that HTC Sense on the HTC HD2 is really a great WM Skin and enhanced windows mobile in many ways, the Android version is just more flexible at the end of the day. But it's not only about HTC Sense, because the HTC HD2's main selling point is the combination of great hardware combined with a neat UI, and therefore it is still worth a look.
Is possible to install the new HTC sense HUB into our device LG Optimus 7???
piottone said:
Is possible to install the new HTC sense HUB into our device LG Optimus 7???
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I don't think it will be possible right now... The HTC apps are available for HTC devices only, just like LG apps are available for LG devices only!
But fear nothing! LG will be offering for free 10 apps every 2 months!
Why HTC Sense?
I love my LG, i have a lot of apps, ok HTC is HTC, but i´m very satisfied with my LG OPTIMUS 7,and i dont change for other, good price and amazing performance, now i just need to wait microsoft open Zune to Brazil ....
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I love my LG, i have a lot of apps, ok HTC is HTC, but i´m very satisfied with my LG OPTIMUS 7,and i dont change for other, good price and amazing performance, now i just need to wait microsoft open Zune to Brazil ....
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What can you say about the camera and it's quality ? and material of device ?
I actually started off with the HTC surround and I didn't like it, but the camera was amazing! When I got my o7 (which I love) the cam is great but isn't as good as htcz. still better than my old diamond