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HTC EVO Shift 4G

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Also known as HTC Speedy, HTC Knight PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 8.1

Posted: 04 Jan 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Sprint - Available (since 09 Jan 2011)

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Design
Device typeSmart phone  
OSAndroid (2.2)  
Form factorSide-Slider  
Dimensions4.62 x 2.37 x 0.62 inches (117 x 60 x 16 mm)  
Weight5.90 oz (167 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		  
Design featuresFull keyboard, D-Pad  
Display
Physical size3.6 inches  
Resolution480 x 800 pixels  
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

259 ppi  
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFT  
Colors262 144  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touch  
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass  
Battery
Talk time6.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)		  
Stand-by time6.1 days (146 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)		  
Capacity1500 mAh  
TypeLi - Ion  
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM7630  
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 800 MHz, Scorpion  
Graphics processorAdreno 205  
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

512 MB RAM  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB  
Camera
Camera5 megapixels  
FlashLED  
FeaturesAuto focus, Geo tagging  
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD)  
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, MIDI  
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV  
RadioFM, Stereo  
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
StreamingAudio, Video  
YouTube playerYes  
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, Flash  
Built-in online services supportFacebook, Picasa, Twitter  
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz  
DataEV-DO Rev.A, WiMAX  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, A-GPS  
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigation  
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID  
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Calculator  
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text input  
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP  
Instant MessagingGoogle Talk  
OTA Software updatesYes  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1  
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n  
USBUSB 2.0  
ConnectormicroUSB  
FeaturesMass storage device, USB charging  
Headphones connector3.5mm  
Charging connectormicroUSB  
OtherComputer sync, OTA sync  
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone  
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass  
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T3  
OtherVoice recording, TTY/TDD  
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

19 Nov 2010  
FCC ID value: NM8PG06100 link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head0.72 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body1.14 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced04 Jan 2011  
Shopping information
AccessoriesLi-Ion Battery, AC adapter, USB cable, 2GB microSD card, Reference material  
MSRP price   
$ 150  

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