Abstract: Lately I've been feeling very self-conscious when talking on the phone in public, and it's not because I'm worried about strangers listening in on my private conversations. Rather, it's because the cell phone I'm using - the just-released Dell Streak -...
We really like the Dell Streak. It has a superb physical design and thoughtful skinning of Android to its credit. However, it is expensive - and its size is both its main attraction, and its biggest problem. Too large to function as your everyday phone...
Attractive design, Small and easy to carry, Good batery life for a tablet, Compatible with lots of audio and video formats
Only Android version 1.6, Touchsensitive controls not in a very sensible place, Bad battery life for a smartphone, Dreadful quality headphone jack
It's not quite clear whether the Steak is a large smartphone or a small tablet. Dell might be stuck in the middle, but it's still got a promising concept—as long as it gets a more up-to-date version of Android soon!...
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Published: 2011-01-05, Author: Tim , review by: alphr.com
The update to Android 2.2 brings numerous improvements to the quietly impressive Dell Streak, with the one notable negative being battery life...
This is the Ferrari of the smartphone world and I think its criminal that it hasn’t been a best seller.The Ferrari of the Smart Phone world: Yes, we like to create a render to prove a point....
Abstract: Welcome to Part 2 of Tom's Hardware's 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. This second installment is geared toward the folks who want to buy components that stand alone as respectable gifts--call them the add-ons to go with the complete machines we built last wee...
Swype keyboards makes for faster typing; easy to set up with the Stage UI; new widgets; good pictures from the snapper; Google Navigation
Large screen makes it too big for a phone, too small for a tablet; slightly sluggish touchscreen; smart dialling missing
Scoring summary for Dell Streak 2.2 review Pros: Swype keyboards makes for faster typing; easy to set up with the Stage UI; new widgets; good pictures from the snapper; Google NavigationCons: Large screen makes it too big for a phone, too small for a ta...
Although it excels in certain areas, such as the well worked skin, the upcoming Android upgrade, and an overall nice look, the Dell Streak seems to be having an identity crisis. Is it a phone, is it a tablet? I don’t know, and to be honest I don’t thin...
