HTC(TM) Shift to Utilize New Intel ®Platform
Award-winning mobile computer to bring an ideal blend of form factor, advanced wireless connectivity and powerful software
BEIJING, April 18 / Today, at the Intel Developer Forum, High Tech Computer Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; "HTC"), the world's leading provider of Microsoft Windows Mobile-based smart devices, announced that its new groundbreaking mobile computer, the HTC Shift(TM), will be based on Intel's new Ultra Mobile platform 2007.
"With its revolutionary design, advanced wireless connectivity and comprehensive software applications, the HTC Shift(TM) is strengthened by the power of Intel's innovative Ultra Mobile platform 2007," said Peter Chou, chief executive officer of HTC. This combination provides users with the ultimate mobile computing experience.
Based on the Intel® Pentium® M architecture with optimizations to significantly extend battery life within smaller form factors, the Intel® Ultra Mobile platform 2007 comprises the Intel® A110 processor, Intel® 945GU Express chipset, and Intel® ICH7U I/O controller hub.
The HTC Shift(TM) combines the power of Windows Vista with an innovative QWERTY-based keyboard design and 3G connectivity. The HTC Shift(TM) provides all the power, functionality and connectivity busy professionals need in a sleek, portable design. Packed with advanced connectivity, the HTC Shift(TM) features high-speed global connectivity with Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth® 2.0 and Wi-Fi®. A multimedia maven, the HTC Shift(TM) leverages Windows Media Player 11 to provide easy access to music, videos and photos.
"Intel and HTC have a long history of working together on mobile technologies. Today's announcement is another example of the two companies bringing their latest innovations together on the HTC Shift(TM)platform," said Pankaj Kedia, Director of Global Ecosystem Programs in the Ultra Mobility Group at Intel. "Intel is continuing to extend its leadership by drastically reducing the power consumption and package size while delivering high performance in its silicon roadmap, and looks forward to continued collaboration with HTC."
About HTC
Founded in 1997, High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) designs, manufactures and markets innovative, feature rich smartphone and PDA Phone devices.
Since its establishment, HTC has developed strong R&D capabilities, pioneered many new designs and product innovations, and launched state-of-the- art PDA Phones and smartphones for mobile operators and distributors in Europe, the US, and Asia. These machines are available as HTC devices and as products individually customized for operator and device partners.
HTC is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile device market. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
Website: www.htc.com
CONTACT:
Maggie Cheng of HTC Corp.,
+886-3-3753252, ext. 6192,
Maggie_cheng@htc.com, or
Jason Gordon of HTC America,
+1-425-679-5337,
Jason_Gordon@america.htc.com
