Dell Streak’s Resilient Glass Display Put to the Test (Video)
May 31, 2010 Dell
Dell Streak has been discussed over and over again for the past weeks, as we’ve learned all there is to know about it. However, how many of you know that this tablet is a rugged device? This ability is proved in the video at the end of the article, as the glass display on the device gets tortured and tested for resistance.
There’s even a tough name associated to the display, “Gorilla Glass”, making the 5 inch slate even more appealing. Also dubbed Dell Mini 5, the Streak was put to the test by Engadget, who tortured the prototype they had.
Streak was stabbed with a pen (repeatedly) and it didn’t even show a scratch after the process… Wow!
[via Ubergizmo]
Tags: Dell Mini 5, Dell Streak, Dell Streak resistance test, Gorilla Glass display, rugged tablet
Dell Streak (Dell Mini 5) Gets Reviewed (Video)
May 28, 2010 Dell
After months of speculations and Dell’s CEO showing up with the device in hand, Dell Streak aka Dell Mini 5 has finally been video reviewed. We have the clip below as proof and we have to remind you that the device is coming to the UK, at O2 stores in June. This touchscreen tablet sports a 5 inch display (WVGA capacitive touchscreen) and it can even be used as a phone.
Dell Streak’s phone features derive from the fact that it supports 3G, WiFi, Bluoetooth, UMTS/GPRS/EDGE class 12 GSM radio with transfer speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (HSDPA). The reviewer mentions that in no way this is a one-handed operation device and it can’t be considered a smartphone, in spite of it being smaller than the standard tablet.
We also have to mention that although Streak will be released with Android 1.6, it’ll get the 2.2 Froyo upgrade by the end of the current year. Also, the OS will be paired with a custom UI, it’ll support Adobe Flash Player and make good use of the 1GHz Snapdragon CPU. More impressions on the interface and features can be found in the video above.
[via mobilitydigest]
Tags: Dell Android tablet, Dell Mini 5, Dell Mini 5 video review, Dell Streak, Dell Streak video review
O2 Dell Streak Ready for June Launch; Summer Launch in the States (Video)
May 26, 2010 Dell
Dell’s Streak Android tablet (also known as Dell Mini 5) has been confirmed as ready for launch via O2 UK in early June and coming to the US sometime this summer. The 5 inch MID/ tablet features a WVGA display (capacitive touchscreen with multitouch) and relies on a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU and 2GB of storage.
There’s also a microSD card slot on board, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and a 3.5mm audio jack, plus a 5 megapixel autofocus camera. On board of the Dell Streak you’ll also find a front-facing camera for video calls, Android Market support and a customized UI, that’s very finger-friendly.
This tablet will also get the Android 2.2 Froyo update later during the year, complete with Flash 10.1 support. Initially, the device will run Android 1.6, providing turn by turn support in Google Maps Navigation. Here’s some Slashgear quality time with the unit, in the few days left till it reaches the stores:
[via android community]
Tags: Dell Mini 5, Dell Streak, Dell Streak launch in US, Dell Streak O2 launch date, Dell Streak specs
Dell Streak Tablet Coming This Summer to AT&T, in June to Telefonica O2
May 16, 2010 Dell
Dell Streak (Mini 5) is constantly being carried around and shown off by the PC maker’s CEO, Michael Dell. Now, as he was wielding the 5 inch tablet during a Citrix Synergy conference, he also mentioned that the device will be available on O2 Telefonica in June and later this summer in the US, via AT&T.
One mustn’t really consider the Streak an iPad rival, since it’s about the size and form factor of an average MID or a larger iPod Touch. Beneath the hood of this device you’ll find a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor and its specs list includes a capacitive touchscreen as well as a 5 megapixel back-facing camera, a front-facing camera, WiFi and 3G.
[via Engadget]
Tags: Citrix Synergy conference, Dell Mini 5, Dell Streak, Dell Streak specifications, Dell tablet
Dell Streak Tablets Leak; AT&T Aero Available From June
Apr 18, 2010 Dell
Dell has been a master of leaks recently, having confirmed the Dell Mini 5 (Streak) tablet, thanks to one of its officials and now we’ve managed to get some info on the new Dell Streak models. One sports a 7 inch touchscreen display, while the other is a 10 inch unit. They’ve both landed on Engadget’s desk and we have to mention that the smaller device will be available in late 2010, while the larger one will debut in early 2011.
The maker of these devices also leaked info about Dell Aero on AT&T and the Dell Mini 5, with the AT&T smartphone ready for its debut in June 2010. Dell Mini 5/ Streak 5 will hit the market this summer. The tablets shown in the image above are still mysterious, as far as specs are concerned, but we can suppose that they run Android, with a custom Dell UI on top.
[via slashgear]
Tags: AT&T Aero launch date, Dell Mini 5, Dell Streak, Dell tablet
Dell Streak/ Dell Mini 5 Gets MTV Support
Apr 12, 2010 Dell
Dell Streak (Dell Mini 5) has recently been promoted via unconventional means, as Viacom MTV executive Greg Clayman praised the device in a tweet. Meanwhile, we learn that Rob Enderle used a MID/smartphone of this kind on John C. Dvorak’s show, Cranky Geeks. Apparently, the mini tablet will be available for $300 on contract.
What’s the deal with this media coverage? In case you’re wondering, this might be a way to draw partnership for Dell, either with Amazon or some other content provider (ebooks, music, video and more). Dell is planning to bring out more tablets in the future, in order to compete with the Apple and the rest of the companies out there launching such devices.
Let’s just hope that AT&T makes good use of the Dell Streak.
[via Engadget]
Tags: Dell Mini 5, Dell mini tablet, Dell Streak, Dell Streak MTV Promotion, Dell Streak price on contract
Dell Mini 5 Prototype Gets Messed With
Feb 24, 2010 Dell
The lucky folks of Engadget got the chance to play around with a Dell Mini 5 prototype, that you can check out in the following images. The device is also known as the Dell Streak or the M01M. This can be considered an Android-based MID with a 3G phone inside and guess what… if fits your pocket. What tablet can do that?
The device runs Android 1.6, features a 5 inch 800 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen, a Snapdragon QSD8250 chipset (1GHz clocked CPU), WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth and support for WCDMA connectivity. Dell Mini 5 is only 10mm thick, it weighs 8 ounces, with the battery included. The latter provides almost a day of normal usage with 3G on.
As far as memory is concerned, you get 405MB RAM, 1.63GB of internal storage and some microSD card action. Engadget’s tests have shown that the MID supports the usual Google bundle: Google Mail, YouTube, a WebKit browser (pinch to zoom included), Google Maps and more. Social networking integration is lacking from this prototype, at least from its home screen, but we’re hoping for a feature like MOTOBLUR in the final release.
[via Engadget]
Tags: Android tablet, Dell Mini 5, Dell Mini 5 hands on, Dell Mini 5 prototype, Dell Streak
Dell Mini 5 Gets Demoed by Michael Dell (Video); Also Detailed
Jan 29, 2010 Dell
Michael Dell is probably the only big company boss out there fond of revealing products before their official announcement. Such is the case of the Dell Mini 5 MID, that Michael Dell recently demoed for TechCrunch, as you can see in the video below. He also confirmed the device’s unsubsidized price, a pretty big amount of cash, if you ask me: $1098.
Of course, the price will go down, once a carrier subsidy kicks in and it’ll have to get a lot lower, if Dell wants to find buyers for its product. As far as the hardware is concerned, we’ve found out that Dell Mini 5 runs Android 1.6 on top of a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, complete with 3G, WiFi and a 5 megapixel camera.
Michael Dell also mentioned that the product will go on sale in a few months.
[via slashgear]
Tags: Dell Mini 5, Dell Mini 5 demo, Dell Mini 5 price, Dell Mini 5 specs, Michael Dell
