HTC Shift is the UMPC for UMPC Haters - Gizmodo: "HTC Shift is the UMPC for UMPC Haters
It surprises even ourselves when we say that HTC's Shift should be the UMPC device that makes us—who were mild on UMPCs before—a fan of the platform. Instead of using a split keyboard or a *shudder* on-screen circle pad, the Shift makes like the Advantage with its sliding and flipping screen. With the input problem solved, you can really enjoy the 7-inch touchscreen, 30GB hard drive, Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi, and Windows Vista."
Look at those specs! With a 7" screen, this shouldn't be far from my PictureBook in size, which I have blogged about earlier - go search if you wonder what that's all about. Size should be just right for an ultraportable, the built in connectivity looks like what I have missed on all my small computers (except the HTC TyTN) so far. And the ability to run Vista probably make it possible to run a real OS as well, like linux. And the device even have a nice look.
I am so close to order a Flipstart as soon as that will be possible, as I really need a modern small computer. But this looks much more like what I am after.
Q3 of 2007 is ETA. That's way into the future. Can I wait, or do I need something in between?
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