Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Dell Aero slips though the FCC, ready for Q2 launch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/dell-aero-slips-though-the-fcc-ready-for-q2-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/dell-aero-slips-though-the-fcc-ready-for-q2-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/dell-aero-slips-though-the-fcc-ready-for-q2-launch/#comments With FCC approval out of the way it looks like the Dell Aero is all set to meet the leaked Q2 launch goal. Sure, we've already seen a generic Dell Mini 3iX (model V02B) pass through the FCC with AT&T (Canadian Bell Mobility, Telus, Rogers) bands back in November. But today's Mini 3iG (model V01B) sports 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, UMTS 1900 / 850 support, and the undeniable "Aero" marketing name destined to grace the first of many Android handsets made by Dell (uh hem, Foxconn) to be sold Stateside. For whatever that's worth.

Dell Aero slips though the FCC, ready for Q2 launch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 07:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As for method of distribution, the company will sell phones via Dell's online store (in addition to the carrier stores), but whether or not they'll be unlocked is something the company will "most certainly experiment with that at some point, but that's not [its] first priority today."

Update: We've got some quick-and-dirty video of the customized Android UI and awesome keyboard -- it's after the break.

Gallery: Dell divulges Mini 3 details, tablet (Mini 5?) caught running Android 1.6

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Dell divulges Mini 3 details, tablet (Mini 5?) caught running Android 1.6 (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcesces 2010Ces2010delldell mini 3dell mini 3idell mini 5dell slatedell streakDellMini3DellMini3iDellMini5DellSlateDellStreakhands-onmini 3mini 3imini 5Mini3Mini3iMini5mobilemobile roundtableMobileRoundtableroundtableslatestreaktabletFri, 08 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell creates communications division for push into handheld market]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/dell-reorganizes-creates-communications-group-with-focus-on-mob/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/dell-reorganizes-creates-communications-group-with-focus-on-mob/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/dell-reorganizes-creates-communications-group-with-focus-on-mob/#comments
 Turns out Mini 3i is only the beginning. Dell has announced plans to create a new Communications Group with a focus on mobile phones and similar portable devices. Current consumer division head and former Motorola exec Ron Garriques will take the helm. Not much else to say at this point, but make no mistake, Dell is now officially in the phone business for the long haul.

Dell creates communications division for push into handheld market originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsbusinessdelldumb phoneDumbPhonefeature phoneFeaturePhoneindustryminimini 3imini 3ixMini3iMini3ixphoneron garriquesRonGarriquessmart phoneSmartPhoneFri, 04 Dec 2009 19:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 3i OPhone detailed ahead of this week's China Mobile launch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/dell-mini-3i-ophone-detailed-ahead-of-this-weeks-china-mobile-l/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/dell-mini-3i-ophone-detailed-ahead-of-this-weeks-china-mobile-l/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/dell-mini-3i-ophone-detailed-ahead-of-this-weeks-china-mobile-l/#comments After so much speculation and rumor, it's hard to believe that Dell's first modern cellphone is ready to launch. And while we've already seen the official press release announcing the Mini 3 for Brazil and China, today we get a followup release with a bit more detail. As expected, the Chinese Mini 3i variant is quadband GSM/EDGE only (no 3G) and packs a 3.5-inch nHD, 640x360 touchscreen display just like that found on Nokia's N97. The 58.35 x 122 x 11.7-mm OPhone will ship in "Red Passion" and "Oiled Bronze" colors packing Bluetooth, a 3 megapixel auto-focus camera with flash and video capture mode, microSD slot, and GPS with pre-loaded maps. And in case you're wondering why China first, that's easy: Dell's going after China Mobile's 500 million subscriber base when its first handset hits authorized stores later this week.

Dell Mini 3i OPhone detailed ahead of this week's China Mobile launch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>33i3ixandroidcandybarchinachina mobileChinaMobiledelllaunchminimini 3mini 3iMini3Mini3inhdophoneslateMon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 3i officially set for imminent launch in Brazil and China]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/13/dell-mini-3i-officially-set-for-imminent-launch-in-brazil-and-ch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/13/dell-mini-3i-officially-set-for-imminent-launch-in-brazil-and-ch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/13/dell-mini-3i-officially-set-for-imminent-launch-in-brazil-and-ch/#comments It would appear those leaked and unintentional early peeks at Dell's first foray into smartphones did not happen in Brazil and China by accident. Hans Erickson of Dell Latin America has announced the decision to "give priority" to those two countries, who will be first to experience the Mini 3i's Android glory, with China receiving devices "in the coming days" and Brazil getting 'em later this year. Interestingly, China Mobile will be making do without 3G, while Brazil's Claro will be offering a 3G-enabled handset. Dell remains mum on pricing and the rest of the spec, though all the information so far indicates that Brazilians will be able to buy the same WiFi-packing FCC-certified 3iX handset that's heading to the US. Either way, we've got another heavyweight's presence in the smartphone market, and we'll be even happier once we know what Dell's value-add will be.

Update: Official Dell press release is out making it clear that this is just the "initial" smartphone from Dell.

[Via Yahoo! Brazil, thanks Marcos R.]

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Dell Mini 3i officially set for imminent launch in Brazil and China originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidavailabilitybrazilbreakingbreaking newsBreakingNewschinachina mobileChinaMobileclarodelldell minidell mini 3idell mini 3ixDellMiniDellMini3iDellMini3ixmini 3imini 3ixMini3iMini3ixmobileothersreleasesmartphonetouchscreenFri, 13 Nov 2009 06:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 3i officially set for imminent launch in Brazil and China]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/13/dell-mini-3i-officially-set-for-imminent-launch-in-brazil-and-ch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/13/dell-mini-3i-officially-set-for-imminent-launch-in-brazil-and-ch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/13/dell-mini-3i-officially-set-for-imminent-launch-in-brazil-and-ch/#comments It would appear those leaked and unintentional early peeks at Dell's first foray into smartphones did not happen in Brazil and China by accident. Hans Erickson of Dell Latin America has announced the decision to "give priority" to those two countries, who will be first to experience the Mini 3i's Android glory, with China receiving devices "in the coming days" and Brazil getting 'em later this year. Interestingly, China Mobile will be making do without 3G, while Brazil's Claro will be offering a 3G-enabled handset. Dell remains mum on pricing and the rest of the spec, though all the information so far indicates that Brazilians will be able to buy the same WiFi-packing FCC-certified 3iX handset that's heading to the US. Either way, we've got another heavyweight's presence in the smartphone market, and we'll be even happier once we know what Dell's value-add will be.

Update: Official Dell press release is out making it clear that this is just the "initial" smartphone from Dell.

[Thanks Marcos R.]

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Dell Mini 3iX shows up at FCC, with WiFi and 3G in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Mini 3iX shows up at FCC, with WiFi and 3G in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3ixandroidattcellphonedelldell mini 3idell mini 3ixDellMini3iDellMini3ixfccmini 3imini 3ixMini3iMini3ixwifiFri, 06 Nov 2009 05:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 3iX has WiFi, 3G, and a number of leaked UI photos]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/02/dell-mini-3ix-has-wifi-3g-and-a-number-of-leaked-ui-photos/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/02/dell-mini-3ix-has-wifi-3g-and-a-number-of-leaked-ui-photos/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/02/dell-mini-3ix-has-wifi-3g-and-a-number-of-leaked-ui-photos/#commentsYou know what's ridiculous? Modern smartphones without WiFi (why hello there, Pixi and Tour). Looks like Dell's getting the message with the supposed Brazil-bound Mini 3iX, which as far as we can tell is the Mini 3i as it should've been -- same specs, plus WiFi and 3G connectivity. The OPhone-esque user interface also seems to have gone through some changes, at least cosmetically, and Cellular Cafe has the vivid imagery -- so might this be the little guy rumored to be coming to AT&T, or will we get the 2G variant instead? How about we just skip this one altogether and get the Streak?

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Dell Mini 3iX has WiFi, 3G, and a number of leaked UI photos originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Mini 3iX has WiFi, 3G, and a number of leaked UI photos originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3ixandroidbrazilcell phoneCellPhonedellmini 3imini 3i xmini 3ixMini3iMini3iXo phoneOPhonesmart phoneSmartPhonewi fiwi-fiWiFiMon, 02 Nov 2009 22:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell bringing Mini 3i Android set to AT&T?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/07/dell-bringing-mini-3i-android-set-to-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/07/dell-bringing-mini-3i-android-set-to-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/07/dell-bringing-mini-3i-android-set-to-atandt/#comments Dell, Android, and AT&T have been mentioned in an awful lot of whispered sentences over the past few months, so today's Wall Street Journal report on a Round Rock-sourced Android set for Ma Bell isn't exactly a huge surprise. Apparently Dell's making some tweaks to the Chinese-market Mini 3i in preparation for a 2010 Stateside launch -- obviously the China Mobile-specific OPhone build would have to go away in favor of full-flavored Android, and we'd bet that WiFi and a nicer camera make their way into the casing as well. That's really all we know for now, but we're sure Dell's soon to hold an 8AM event where some random exec will pull it out of his pocket for 10 seconds before putting it away and announcing Inspiron laptops can now be ordered with giant Affliction dragon logos painted on them. You just keep doing what you do, Dell.

[Via Phone Scoop]

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Dell bringing Mini 3i Android set to AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Phone Scoop]

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It may have been briefly, sort of official before Dell decided to do some backtracking earlier this month, but it looks like the company's China-bound Mini 3i smartphone has now made yet another public appearance, and Sina has thankfully delivered what looks to be the most thorough hands-on with the phone to date. That, as you can see above, also includes a peek at the phone's Android-based and China-centric OPhone operating system, which ditches the familiar Android Clock in favor of new, different clocks -- and a slew of other interface changes. Hit up the link below to get started.

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Dell Mini 3i breaks cover for most complete photo shoot to date originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may have been briefly, sort of official before Dell decided to do some backtracking earlier this month, but it looks like the company's China-bound Mini 3i smartphone has now made yet another public appearance, and Sina has thankfully delivered what looks to be the most thorough hands-on with the phone to date. That, as you can see above, also includes a peek at the phone's Android-based and China-centric OPhone operating system, which ditches the familiar Android Clock in favor of new, different clocks -- and a slew of other interface changes. Hit up the link below to get started.

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[Via Mobile Review]

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Dell Mini 3i is like totally not official, man originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Mobile Review]

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If you're going to go, you might as well go big, right? In a confirmation for the ages, Dell spokesperson Andrew Bowins has clearly stated that the company is "developing mobile devices for China Mobile," giving the Round Rock powerhouse access to the biggest mobile subscriber base on the entire planet. Unfortunately, he didn't confirm nor deny whether the Mini 3i that we peeked this morning would be amongst the first to launch, but obviously you won't find us gasping should it happen. Beyond that, details on the whole arrangement are scant, but here's hoping that Dell trucks those handsets over to this side of the drink in short order.

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Dell officially developing 'mobile devices' for China Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbreaking newsBreakingNewschina mobileChinaMobiledellgooglemini 3iMini3iOMSOpen Mobile Systemopen sourceOpenMobileSystemOpenSourcesmartphoneMon, 17 Aug 2009 10:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 3i smartphone gets official outing in China]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/dell-mini-3i-smartphone-gets-official-outing-in-china/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/dell-mini-3i-smartphone-gets-official-outing-in-china/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/dell-mini-3i-smartphone-gets-official-outing-in-china/#comments At last, the much rumored Dell cellphone has made its first official appearance. The 3.5-inch 360 x 640 pixel device with capacitive touchscreen was on display in China running the Android-based Open Mobile System (OMS). The Mini 3i was on-hand as part of the launch of China Mobile's new Application Platform that offers music, video, and app downloads to mobile phones from Nokia, Samsung, LG, and apparently, Dell. The candybar device lacks WiFi (or Chinese WAPI) and is strictly 2G GSM (no 3G) but does come with a 3 megapixel camera, microSD slot, Bluetooth, and 950mAh battery. Guess now we know why the early prototypes were met by a collective meh by mobile carriers earlier this year. No idea when this will ship but it looks China-bound for at least the near future. A few more pics after the break.

[Via Cloned In China]

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Dell Mini 3i smartphone gets official outing in China originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbreaking newsBreakingNewscandybarchinachina mobileChinaMobiledelledgegsmlgmini 3iMini3imobilenokiaomsopen mobile systemOpenMobileSystemotherssamsungsmartphoneMon, 17 Aug 2009 04:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 3i smartphone gets official outing in China]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/dell-mini-3i-smartphone-gets-official-outing-in-china/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/dell-mini-3i-smartphone-gets-official-outing-in-china/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/dell-mini-3i-smartphone-gets-official-outing-in-china/#comments At last, the much rumored Dell cellphone has made its first official appearance. The 3.5-inch 360 x 640 pixel device with capacitive touchscreen was on display in China running the Android-based Open Mobile System (OMS). The Mini 3i was on-hand as part of the launch of China Mobile's new Application Platform that offers music, video, and app downloads to mobile phones from Nokia, Samsung, LG, and apparently, Dell. The candybar device lacks WiFi (or Chinese WAPI) and is strictly 2G GSM (no 3G) but does come with a 3 megapixel camera, microSD slot, Bluetooth, and 950mAh battery. Guess now we know why the early prototypes were met with a collective meh by mobile carriers earlier this year. No idea when this will ship but it looks China-bound for at least the near future. A few more pics after the break.

[Via Cloned In China]

Read -- China Mobile's Application Platform
Read -- Dell cooperating with China Mobile
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Get ready for a wild one, folks -- we recorded this week's Engadget Podcast with a live (chatroom) studio audience, and things got a little rowdy. Join Josh, Paul and Nilay as they run down the new Zune HD, Windows 7, two new Dell machines and three new Samsung cameras before finally -- at the urging of the crowd -- tackling the Apple tablet rumors. Definitely a fun show -- we'll have to do more like this in the future. Until then, what are you waiting for? Get downloading!

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Well, it's looking increasingly like those very first shots of a rumored Dell smartphone that cropped up way back in June were indeed the real deal, as two separate sets of purported spy pics have now turned up showing an identical-looking phone. Better still, they also show the device powered on, offering us our first look at Dell and China Mobile's customized Android interface for the thing. The Boy Genius Report also goes one step further with a complete list of the phone's purported specs, which includes quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity, a 3.5-inch 640 x 360 display, a 3-megapixel camera with a flash (and support for 30 fps video), Bluetooth, A-GPS, and a microSD card slot for expansion, to name a few features. Head on past the break for one more, equally blurry shot, and dive into the links below for a few pics and details.

Read - Cloned in China, "Dell Mini 3i spy shots"
Read - Boy Genius Report, "Dell's smartphone pictured again, spec'd, other Android details"

[Thanks, xleung]

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Dell Mini 3i smartphone captured in pair of spy shots originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, it's looking increasingly like those very first shots of a rumored Dell smartphone that cropped up way back in June were indeed the real deal, as two separate sets of purported spy pics have now turned up showing an identical-looking phone. Better still, they also show the device powered on, offering us our first look at Dell and China Mobile's customized Android interface for the thing. The Boy Genius Report also goes one step further with a complete list of the phone's purported specs, which includes quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity, a 3.5-inch 640 x 360 display, a 3-megapixel camera with a flash (and support for 30 fps video), Bluetooth, A-GPS, and a microSD card slot for expansion, to name a few features. Head on past the break for one more, equally blurry shot, and dive into the links below for a few pics and details.

Read - Cloned in China, "Dell Mini 3i spy shots"
Read - Boy Genius Report, "Dell's smartphone pictured again, spec'd, other Android details"

[Thanks, xleung]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>china mobileChinaMobiledelldell mini 3iDellMini3imini 3mini 3iMini3Mini3ismartphoneThu, 13 Aug 2009 12:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell's China-bound smartphone possibly called 'mini 3i,' but questions abound]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/dells-china-bound-smartphone-possibly-called-mini-3i-but-que/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/dells-china-bound-smartphone-possibly-called-mini-3i-but-que/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/dells-china-bound-smartphone-possibly-called-mini-3i-but-que/#comments Alright, you know how Dell's seemingly been going through hell and high water for years now to try to bring a smartphone or two to market? China's been a special focus of this clandestine effort, and we've got some new information here -- possibly. Chinese site NetEase is reporting on an email supposedly received by developers on China Mobile's Mobile Market mailing list, discussing a handful of S60, WinMo, and Android-based Open Mobile System (OMS) devices that the carrier would really love devs to concentrate on as Mobile Market goes live and tries to gain some footing. Most of the content is mundane, but there's a section for an OMS device called the Dell "mini 3i," a name that would certainly fall right in line with Dell's branding -- but there are a couple issues here. First, the phone is said to operate on China Mobile's legacy GSM network, not the homegrown TD-SCDMA 3G tech that the carrier is working diligently to deploy right now; it seems illogical at best for Dell to get into the game with a phone that's immediately walloped by Lenovo with its 3G-capable O1 as the first volley of OMS phones comes to market over the coming weeks. Secondly there's absolutely zero discussion about the supposed email on OMS' official forums, which seems odd if the email's real. To its credit, the claimed 640 x 360 -- that's a perfect 16:9, if you can't be bothered to get out your graphing calculator -- sounds about right to match the rumored shot we've seen floating around lately, but we're still staying guarded on this one until we hear something official from the folks in Austin or Hong Kong.

[Via Cloned In China]

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Dell's China-bound smartphone possibly called 'mini 3i,' but questions abound originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidchinachina mobileChinaMobiledellmini 3iMini3iomsphonerumorsmartphoneMon, 10 Aug 2009 23:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell's China-bound smartphone possibly called 'mini 3i,' but questions abound]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/dells-china-bound-smartphone-possibly-called-mini-3i-but-que/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/dells-china-bound-smartphone-possibly-called-mini-3i-but-que/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/dells-china-bound-smartphone-possibly-called-mini-3i-but-que/#comments Alright, you know how Dell's seemingly been going through hell and high water for years now to try to bring a smartphone or two to market? China's been a special focus of this clandestine effort, and we've got some new information here -- possibly. Chinese site NetEase is reporting on an email supposedly received by developers on China Mobile's Mobile Market mailing list, discussing a handful of S60, WinMo, and Android-based Open Mobile System (OMS) devices that the carrier would really love devs to concentrate on as Mobile Market goes live and tries to gain some footing. Most of the content is mundane, but there's a section for an OMS device called the Dell "mini 3i," a name that would certainly fall right in line with Dell's branding -- but there are a couple issues here. First, the phone is said to operate on China Mobile's legacy GSM network, not the homegrown TD-SCDMA 3G tech that the carrier is working diligently to deploy right now; it seems illogical at best for Dell to get into the game with a phone that's immediately walloped by Lenovo with its 3G-capable O1 as the first volley of OMS phones comes to market over the coming weeks. Secondly there's absolutely zero discussion about the supposed email on OMS' official forums, which seems odd if the email's real. To its credit, the claimed 640 x 360 -- that's a perfect 16:9, if you can't be bothered to get out your graphing calculator -- sounds about right to match the rumored shot we've seen floating around lately, but we're still staying guarded on this one until we hear something official from the folks in Austin or Hong Kong.

[Via Cloned In China]

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