High Tech Computer (HTC) has finally launched the HTC Shift UMPC (ultra mobile PC), but only in Taiwan. The HTCC Shift is expected to be available in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, at the end of February.
a long-time partner of HTC, Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), has decided to test the water for the UMPC segment by teaming up with Asustek Computer to push sales of Asustek's Eee PC, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report.
The HTC Shift will be available at NT$39,900 (US$1,235) in a package deal from FET, with the suggested retail price likely to go up to NT$45,990 in the channels, our sources indicated.
HTC plans to launch a 5-inch mobile computing device designed to replace the HTC Advantage in 2008. The shift has received several pre=production reviews which have given it incredible praise for its full keyboard, sturdy design and great battery life.
