HTC EVO Shift 4G Now Available from Sprint

Sprint has introduced a new smartphone that supports its WiMAX network, the HTC EVO Shift 4G. It is launching at a lower price than any previous 4G-capable phone.

It is another option for Sprint users who want a slider with the Android OS and support this carrier's WiMAX network.

The EVO Shift 4G -- which was officially unveiled last week at the Consumer Electronics Show -- is available on Sprint's website for $150 after a $100 mail-in rebate and activation of a two-year wireless voice and data contract. It is $400 without a contract.

HTC EVO Shift 4G Overview
This new model has a 3.6-inch, WVGA, capacitive multi-touch display and a landscape-oriented sliding keyboard.

It runs Google's Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) on an 800 MHz processor from Qualcomm, and has 512 MB of RAM. Internal storage capacity is 2 GB, while the device has a microSD memory card slot for additional storage.

The EVO Shift 4G offers more than just Sprint's WiMAX service -- it also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as the ability to serve as a mobile hotspot for up to eight other Wi-Fi enabled devices.

It includes a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p video recording, but no front-facing camera.

The HTC EVO Shift 4G also sports a 1,500 mAh Li-ion battery, and proximity-, light-, and G-sensors plus a digital compass.