Dell Streak Tablet Review
Filed Under (Featured products, Review) by Tina 2011 on 07-06-2010
Tagged Under : Dell, Dell Mini 5, Dell Streak, Dell Streak Android, Dell Streak Android-based Tablet, Dell Streak Review, Dell Streak Tablet, Streak
Dell Streak (also known as Dell Mini 5) has been launched last week and will reach the US later this summer.
This innovative 5” Android-based tablet device blurs the lines between a smartphone and a tablet, featuring a capacitive multi-touch screen with WVGA (800 x 480 resolution), high resolution 5MP front camera for video chat with auto-focus and dual LED flash, Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor, and 2GB built-in storage and a 32GB microSDHC expansion. Besides, Dell Streak Android-based tablet comes with the functions of accessing entertainment, social networking and turn-by-turn navigation.
“Dell Streak’s unique size provides people new ways to enjoy, connect, and navigate their lives.” According to Ron Garriques, the president of Dell Communications Solutions Group, said.
Highlights
On-the-go browsing experience
Dell Streak’s 5” diagonal capacitive multi-touch display with WVGA resolution (800x 480), Android OS and the update Flash 10.1 will bring users a big-screen browsing experience to a new level as natural as a laptop.
Front VGA camera for video chat
Dell Streak’s front VGA camera with autofocus and an LED flash can be used for video conferencing or chat. Besides, Dell Streak’s 5-megapixel camera helps you capture important moments with a simple touch, later you can upload and share any pictures you take.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 1 GHz processor and 2GB of built-in storage
Integrated 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 512 MB of ROM and RAM, Dell Streak help users run all the applications quickly. Besides, Android 2.0 will be its operating system, later it will be updated to Android 2.2 later this year.
Dell Streak’s 2GB built-in storage and a 32GB microSDHC expansion
2GB built-in storage and a 32GB microSDHC expansion provides you with enough space for all the files. You can store up to 42 movies or 32, 000 photos, or 16,000 songs.
Functions
Entertainment functions
Support 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, 3G and integrated Bluetooth
Dell Streak supports 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, 3G and integrated Bluetooth, and users can update your situation of social networking, and contact families or friends via e-mail, text message, instant messaging and voice call.
Bluetooth
To our excitement, Dell Streak equips with wireless headsets, so that you can walk and chat with your friends at the same times.
Music player
Besides, the Streak has the function of music playback and is able to play most of the common music formats (MP3, AAC, WAV) or set them as ringtones.
Social networking function
Dell Streak comes with integrated social media applications such as Twitter、Facebook and YouTube via the Android. You can communicate with your friends via these applications easily.
Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation
With Dell Streak’s increased screen size and turn-by-turn navigation, integrated Google Maps helps you find the destination where you go correctly and quickly.
Appearance
Dell Streak’s premium finishes& consumer personalization of colors
There are different colors available in Streak. Besides, the Streak will add custom photos to personalize your phone.
Dell Streak’s unique size, between the traditional mobile phones and larger-screen tablets, offers users an on-the-go experience with a measurement of 79.1 x 152mm and around 10mm at thick.
As you can see, Dell Streak is slim as a mobile phone.
Dell Streak’s size is between the slipper and the traditional mobile. Judging from the measurement, it’s more like a bigger-screened smartphone.
Dell Streak’s super-tough screen
It is worth mentioning that Dell Streak’s super-tough screen, which is put through a test of strength. After the test that someone uses pointy objects to thrust abruptly the glass screen, the Dell Streak is unscathed. It allows you to use it freely without worrying about scratching or knocking down the screen.
After test of strength, Dell Streak is unscathed.
There are three traditional Android buttons on the side of the screen – back, menu and home.
Both sides of the Dell Steak
The layouts of the buttons on the both sides are similar to mobile phone.
30-pin docking connector
Dell Streak’s back
Dell Streak’s removable battery（1530mAh）
Accessory
Environment-friendly package is made from 100 percent sustainable, compostable bamboo.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 152 X 79.1 X 10 Pixels
Weight: 220grams
Display: 5” capacitive multi-touch screen with WVGA (800 x 480 resolutions)
Display color: TFT 16M Colours
Camera: 5MP front camera with auto-focus and dual LED flash
Processor: Integrated Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz
Media apps: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube
Storage: 2GB built-in storage and a 32GB microSDHC expansion
ROM: 512MB
SDRAM: 256 MB
3G: HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
Wi-Fi: WLAN802.11b/g
Bluetooth: V2.1 With A2DP
Port: USB V2.0
GPRS: Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 Slots), 32 – 48 Kbps
Battery: 1530mAh
Music Formats: MP3, WAV, EAAC+, WMA – 3.5 Mm Audio Jack
Video Formats: MP4, H.263/264, 4GP, WMV MPEG,
Operating System: Android OS, V1.6, Upgradable To V2.2 (Froyo)
Operating Frequency: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / HSDPA 900 / 2100 MHZ
great review. love my new dell. size isn’t a problem for me. apps are great and it’s easy to navigate around. the receptioni is incredible and the games and web browsing keeps my fiance busy. great unlocked gsm phones. i like the huge touch screen, so much you can fit on one screen. so much better than my tiny old unlocked htc phones. the wifi and gps is great and handy for business and my daughter loves hers for the enormous camera on it. also got our htc unlock codes and blackberry unlocking for free! got our last couple streaks at unlockthatphone.com 2 thumbs up logan(Quote) (Reply)
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