Posts Tagged ‘Dell Streak’

Dell Streak Android 2.1 Version Gets Previewed

Aug 14, 2010 Dell


The folks of Engadget recently previewed a Dell Streak version with the Android 2.1 update on board, bringing a couple of improvements to the device. Also, we learn that the tabletphone will receive Froyo in September, at least in the UK. The device’s benchmark scores are pretty impressive: 6949 MFLOPS on Linpack, 30 fps on Fps2D, 3521 on And3DBench and much more.

Improvements have also been found in the virtual keyboard section, with the numpad and caps lock now gone and making typing easier. Google Maps now does pinch to zoom and Dell Streak also got rid of the remote control bug, thanks to its manufacturer and the recent update. Its camera app was also upgraded, so among other UI improvements , it also supports 720p capture.

The homescreen is now able to hold only 24 icons at a time instead of 32, as the icons have been spaced out horizontally. The RSS and music player widgets have been made wider, so two such widgets can’t fit into the homescreen any more. More changes and upgrades can be found in Engadget’s preview piece here.

[via Engadget]

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Dell Streak Showcased Running Android 2.1, Ready for Froyo? (Video)

Jul 28, 2010 Dell

Just as we wait for the launch of the Dell Streak tablet/smartphone, we’re being treated to a video of the device running Android 2.1. Said video shows a bit of customization going on, courtesy of Dell’s desire to modify the Android interface. Kevin Andrew, from Dell was keen on reminding everyone that the company will release Froyo for the device, at some point.

The product’s launch date is becoming sort of an unicorn, since we’ve heard it was late July and it’s about to get as “late” as it can be these days. Apparently, Dell wrapped up a 24 hour pre-sale just the other day, but we should expect more this week. It would be a surprise to get Streak with Froyo, but odds are that this won’t happen in July.

[via Engadget]

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Dell Streak Goes for $299.99 on AT&T, $549 Without Commitment

Jul 28, 2010 Dell

Dell has just announced the launch details of the Dell Streak tablet/smartphone hybrid. Apparently, the device has just reached AT&T’s portofolio, where it’s available for $299.99 with a 2 year contract, but you can also get it for $549.99 without contract.

The folks who pre-registered will get a link to purchase the device through email today. Dell Streak packs a 1GHz CPU, a 5 inch touch display and supports HSPA 3G connectivity via AT&T’s 7.2Mbps network.

[via mobileburn]

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Dell Streak Coming to AT&T on Monday July 19th?

Jul 17, 2010 Dell

The latest rumours coming from BGR point towards an AT&T launch of the Dell Streak tablet on Monday July 19th. This is the US version we’re talking about, of the 5 inch Android tablet, that’s been on sale in the UK since early June. Streak will hit America packing 3G/UMTS connectivity, WiFi b/g, Bluetooth and GPS.

There’s also a 5 megapixel camera on board, with LED flash and a front-facing camera for video calls. Right now, Dell Streak runs Android 1.6 (with Dell customizations), but its maker promised an update to Android 2.x as soon as possible (later in 2010). Till the tablet drops on Monday, feel free to have a look at the following hands on video:

[via slashgear]

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Dell Streak Gets Reviewed by Slashgear (Video)

Jun 19, 2010 Tablet related

Dell Streak is a device with great potential to compete with the Apple iPad, although it has taken it quite a while to reach from prototype phase to production. Luckily, we have folks like the one of Slashgear, who reviewed the tablet, for us all to see. Pictures and videos of the 5 inch slate can be checked out below:

Dell Streak is an Android tablet, that comes with voice capabilities and a pretty solid weight: 220g. The device is 9.98mm thick and its display is a WVGA touchscreen with a 800 x 480 pixel resolution. There will also be a HDMI dock available for Streak, allowing users to hook the unit up to a HDTV and if you’re wondering about the specs, they include a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, 512MB RAM, 512MB ROM.

There’s also a microSD card slot, 2GB of system/application storage space and support for quadband GSM/EDGE and dualband 900/2100 UMTS/HSPA. Plus, you get Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, GPS, WiFi b/g, an accelerometer, ambient light and proximity sensor and a digital compass. Camera-wise, there’s a 5MP sensor at the back of the slate, complete with dual LED flash and accompanied by a front VGA cam.

Find out why the device is cool, but its UI not quite from the full review here.


[via slashgear]

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Dell Streak Gets Reviewed

Jun 9, 2010 Dell

Now that the whole iPhone 4 craziness has cooled down, it’s time to check out other overhyped gadgets, like the Dell Streak. The tablet got recently reviewed by the folks of Engadget, who published a detailed analysis of the product on their site. The device was launched in the UK last Friday and Engadget’s version comes in a matte carbon finish, instead of the chromed one.

It uses 399MB RAM, instead of 405MB as we previously heard, but this might just be the case of the review unit. Engadget claims that the Streak is very easy to handle, much like a PSP and its case is 10mm thick, which is very OK for a 5 inch MID. The display on board supports a 800 x 480 pixel resolution and it uses capacitive touch overlay, also functioning brilliantly under the sun.

Under the hood, you’ll find a 1530 mAh battery and we learn that Dell Streak comes with a microSD card slot, 3G connectivity, background syncing, a Facebook widget, RSS widget and Twicca. As far as the battery life is concerned, Dell’s toy squeezes ten hours per charge, with pretty solid usage of the device.

As far as flaws go, the device lacks FM radio, but there might be some hack to get this to work, unless it’s a lack in the hardware side. At the back of the tablet there’s a 5 megapixel camera, with autofocus, that handles its tasks pretty well, aside from nightshots. The picture quality of video capture is decent, although over-saturation is something you should worry about, both in filming and picture taking.

We’re curious to see this baby working with Android 2.2, but till then we have an interesting demo of the unit below:

[via Engadget]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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