HTC Shift UMPC Launched in Canada by Rogers

Rogers Wireless has launched the HTC Shift in Canada.

This high-end UMPC is availabe for $1,599.99 on a 3-year contract on minimum $50 Flex Rate Data Plan. Here are some of the device's main characteristics:

• 7" "slide-n-tilt" touchscreen;
• 40GB hard drive;
• Wi-Fi;
• Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM;
• Tri-band (850/1900/2100Mhz) 3G/HSPA;
• Bluetooth 2.0;
• Full QWERTY keyboard;
• Weight: 1.8 pounds;
• Windows Vista Business OS;
• Push email