WIRELESS AND MOBILE NEWS

Many are eagerly awaiting the super mini computer Internet and more device(UMPC), the HTC Shift.  It is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com for $1499 and will be shipping on Monday. The HTC Shift will officially go on sale March 24, 200. The long awaited  US Edition will include an EVDO Rev A modem which will work with Sprint.

It has these specs:

• Ultra Mobile Personal Computer
• Receive instant e-mails with Microsoft Direct Push technology up to two days on battery standby
• Always-on access to critical information with HTC SnapVUE
•  3.5G/HSDPA connectivity (EVDO Rev A for Sprint built in US Edition)
• Powerful enough to give you the full Windows Vista experience
• Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi
• 7? touch sensitive screen, slide-n-tilt screen (like AT&T Tilt)
• VGA out, USB 2.0, 3.5mm stereo, audio out with microphone
• 40GB 1.8? hard drive
• VGA out, USB 2.0, 3.5mm stereo, audio out with microphone
• Finger print sensor / USIM/SIM card slot / SDIO slot with hot swap functionality

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