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 Mini 3T1 and Mini 3iX 3G phones spotted with Chinese mobile regulator]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/dell-mini-3t1-and-mini-3ix-3g-phones-spotted-with-chinese-mobile/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/dell-mini-3t1-and-mini-3ix-3g-phones-spotted-with-chinese-mobile/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/dell-mini-3t1-and-mini-3ix-3g-phones-spotted-with-chinese-mobile/#comments If we need another reason to be envious of Chinese residents, it'd be the premium treatment that they're getting from Dell these days. Spotted on Chinese mobile regulator TENAA's website are two 3G phones from seemingly different design departments -- the never-before-seen Mini 3T1 (pictured) is a "TD-SCDMA / GSM dual-mode cellphone" that "supports HSDPA," dons a 2-megapixel camera on the back plus a front-facing one, and we're betting on Ophone for the OS; the second device is the familiar Mini 3iX (an exotic cousin of AT&T's Aero) that will sport the same old WCDMA radio and WAPI (the Chinese equivalent of WiFi). No word on availability of either handsets in China yet, but hey, who cares when the Streak is on the horizon?

Update: on the same website we also dug up the Mini 3iW -- essentially the Mini 3i (so just 2G and no WiFi) but with the additional WAPI radio.

Gallery: Dell Mini 3T1 and Mini 3iX 3G phones spotted on Chinese mobile regulator's website

Dell Mini 3T1 and Mini 3iX 3G phones spotted with Chinese mobile regulator originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 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 3iX shown off in Brazil, works on tan, leaves Android Market in the dust?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/dell-mini-3ix-shown-off-in-brazil-works-on-tan-leaves-android/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/dell-mini-3ix-shown-off-in-brazil-works-on-tan-leaves-android/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/dell-mini-3ix-shown-off-in-brazil-works-on-tan-leaves-android/#comments Hey, Dell: looking for the absolute quickest way to screw up your first entry into the dog-eat-dog smartphone industry? Well, removing the Market app from your Android load is a solid way to start. Yeah, you heard that right -- according to Brazilian site Zumo, the all-important Android Market was nowhere to be found on the Mini 3iX it had an opportunity to play with, rendering software discovery and installation about as easy as a WinMo device from three years ago. It seems that Dell's "strategy" here is to have users download apps directly from their sources -- a practice that typically needs to be manually enabled on an Android device as a security override -- and get the rest of their wares from proprietary stores, presumably operated by the carrier, Dell, or both. On the bright side, the 3iX includes the WiFi radio that its Chinese doppelganger lacks and features a generous 3.5-inch display, 3 megapixel camera, 3G support, and a completely button-free face that looks particularly sexy in this low-light shot. Dell's apparently commenting that Brazilians can expect the 3iX in shops in 2010 -- possibly in the first quarter -- which should give 'em just enough time to un-make that deal-breaking Market mistake prior to launch.

Dell Mini 3iX shown off in Brazil, works on tan, leaves Android Market in the dust? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbrazildelldell mini 3ixDellMini3ixmini 3ixMini3ixTue, 01 Dec 2009 20:54:00 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.]

Gallery: Dell Mini 3i official pictures

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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.

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[Via Unwired View]

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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.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3ixandroidatandtattcellphonedelldell mini 3idell mini 3ixDellMini3iDellMini3ixfccmini 3imini 3ixMini3iMini3ixmobilewifiFri, 06 Nov 2009 05:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 3iX shows up at FCC, with WiFi and 3G in tow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/dell-mini-3ix-shows-up-at-fcc-with-wifi-and-3g-in-tow/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/dell-mini-3ix-shows-up-at-fcc-with-wifi-and-3g-in-tow/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/dell-mini-3ix-shows-up-at-fcc-with-wifi-and-3g-in-tow/#comments Having already witnessed the case and UI of Dell's incoming Android invader, we can now pretty much complete the picture with the latest info from the FCC. Reassuringly, WiFi and 3G -- the two big modifications from the China-bound Mini 3i -- both make it onto US soil, leaving us with only the timeless questions of when and how much. The Chinese version of the phone runs a 360 x 640 resolution on a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen, which makes for a nice base to get all that wireless communication (Bluetooth included) flowing. We can expect the Mini 3iX to find its way onto AT&T's awesome networks some time in 2010, joining a growing army of Android devices vying for your cash, love and understanding.

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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.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gandroidbrazilcell phoneCellPhonedellmini 3imini 3i xMini3iMini3iXmobileo phoneOPhoneotherssmart phoneSmartPhonewi fiwi-fiWiFiMon, 02 Nov 2009 22:08:00 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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