The HTC Shift is an ultra-mobile PC released by HTC (High Tech Computer Corporation). Announced in March of 2007, it was released to the public in February of 2008. Though generally marketed as a phone, to be used on mobile networks, it is not a phone and has no voice support. With a 7 inch touch screen, mouse, touchpad, and keyboard, the HTC Shift has internet capabilities with 3G or Wi-Fi networking. Data input can be accomplished through the full QWERTY keyboard, or by writing directly on to the screen. http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_shift-1934.phpThe HTC Shift is extremely powerful, running Windows Vista Business and a battery that can last up to 2 full days on standby mode. The device is secured with the use of a fingerprint sensor, which can also be used to secure your online applications. Many Windows applications are available, including Microsoft Office. http://www.htc.com/www/product/shift/overview.html

The HTC Shift comes with a feature called SnapVUE. Even when the device is off, certain applications can be accessed almost instantly, including email, weather, SMS, and calendar. http://www.htc.com/www/product/shift/overview.html

The small size of this UMPC, at just 207 x 129 x 25 mm, along with a weight of under 1kg are HTC's attempt at the perfect blend of size, weight, and functionality. The smaller a computer, the less powerful. The bigger it is, the heavier. HTC's goal is that this product is the ultimate blend of all three factors. http://www.htc.com/www/product/shift/overview.htmlhttp://your.rogers.com/business/wireless/products/htcshift.asp

Rogers offers the HTC Shift at a price of $1599.99 with a 3-year promotional contract, or $2099.99 without a contract. http://your.rogers.com/business/wireless/products/htcshift.asp Before the release, Dynamism offered the device for the $1500 presale. http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/14/htc-shift-gets-a-price-1500-on-dynamism/