Electron Hut: Kyle Bedell’s Blog

A totally open mobile phone. Hardware? Hackable. Software? Linux! And it comes unlocked! I think there’s some serious potential in this device. Not only is the hardware excellent, think of what you could write for a platform like this…

What do you guys think of a device that can switch between being a standard tablet UMPC and a handheld device with a week of battery life in handheld mode? The HTC Shift has dual sets of hardware, one for the tablet and one for the Pocket PC, that give it this unique ability. You can check out Hugo Ortega’s Inkshow at GottaBeMobile.com for some more information and an excellent review of the unit.

I think devices like this could have a solid position in the mobile device market!

I am intrigued by the prospect of a tiny, affordable device such as this. I think I may have to get one.