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Remember when the DoD approved the Android-powered Dell Streak for military use? Well the DISA's latest list of approved gear now includes Dell's Venue and the custom version of Froyo that it runs. Sadly, there are some limitations: operatives won't have access to the Android market, all surfing has to go via a secure proxy server and there's a ban on all classified information being received on the handset. Now if you'll excuse us, we're gonna imagine a unit of Venues at boot camp all chanting "If I play Angry Birds in a combat zone, box me up and send me home."

DISA gets a spoonful of Froyo, approves Dell Venue for military use originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.2Android 2.2 FroyoAndroid FroyoAndroid2.2Android2.2FroyoAndroidFroyoDellDell StreakDell VenueDellStreakDellVenueDepartment of DefenseDepartmentOfDefenseDISADODmobilepostcrossWed, 28 Dec 2011 15:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell delivers official Gingerbread ROM to the discontinued Streak 5]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/dell-delivers-official-gingerbread-rom-to-the-discontinued-strea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/dell-delivers-official-gingerbread-rom-to-the-discontinued-strea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/dell-delivers-official-gingerbread-rom-to-the-discontinued-strea/#comments Although we wouldn't go as far as saying the Streak 5 is coming out of its grave, we can tell you that Dell is making an effort to help it regain consciousness -- which is great news for those of you who own the device. Don't mind that ICS is here, or that it's been 12 months since we first met Android 2.3, what's important is that the smartphone / tablet is ready to get its first (official) taste of some Gingerbread goodness. Needless to say, we know you're thrilled to make the OS transition, but before you do so, hit up the source link for all the nitty-gritty from the XDA folks to help guide you in your quest.

Dell delivers official Gingerbread ROM to the discontinued Streak 5 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You might wanna pause for a moment of silence, because it looks like Dell has just discontinued its Streak 7 tablet. As the folks over at Streak Smart recently noticed, the Android slate has mysteriously disappeared from Dell's website, replaced only with a note to confirm that it's no longer available online. Dell, which axed the smaller Streak 5 back in August, provided us with the following statement:

Dell remains committed to the mobility market and continues to sell products here and in other parts of the world. Streak 7 delivered a unique experience for customers who wanted a larger screen-size yet the freedom of staying connected to their personal and professional content while on the-go. It continues to be available in many markets through retail, distributors and carrier partners such as Optus in Australia. A 10-inch version of the tablet, Streak 10 Pro, is currently offered in China, offering the ultimate digital divide between work and life. The Venue and Venue Pro devices, as well, continue to earn accolades for performance, design and functionality around the world. We also recently launched the Latitude ST, a 10-inch Windows 7-based touch-screen tablet designed for vertical markets such as education, finance and healthcare in November of this year. We remain committed to expanding our reach beyond PCs with a targeted set of open, standards-based mobility solutions and services designed for commercial and mobile professional customers.

So Dell isn't leaving the mobile space entirely, and it doesn't look like the Streak 7 is completely dead, though based on the above statement, it certainly seems to be on its way to pasture.

Dell halts online sales of Streak 7 tablet, turns toward a new mobile future originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's inevitable that these two 5-inch tabletphones -- the Dell Streak 5 on the left and the Lenovo LePad S2005 on the right -- are to meet in the Chinese capital. With the exception of the slightly taller body on the S2005 everything else are suspiciously similar, especially the button and camera layout. Well, there's a good explanation for this: we've been informed that this new tabletphone hails from the same ODM, Qisda, as Dell's counterpart. Too bad Lenovo decided to keep the same screen resolution though.

According to Stone Ip from Engadget Chinese, he found that the S2005 has a nicer grip than the Streak, and he also digs its more masculine appearance -- obviously this is open to debate. Performance-wise this slate responded well to our input, but the lack of promise on an Ice Cream Sandwich update will probably make potential geeky buyers think twice. Well, good thing we have some awesome modders around the interwebs these days.

Gallery: Lenovo LePad S2005 vs. Dell Streak 5... cuddle!

Lenovo LePad S2005 vs. Dell Streak 5... cuddle! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2005androidchinadelldell streakdell streak 5DellStreakDellStreak5featuredfeaturesfighthands-onideatabideatab s2005IdeatabS2005lenovolenovo ideatablenovo ideatab s2005lenovo lepadlenovo lepad s2005lenovo s2005LenovoIdeatabLenovoIdeatabS2005LenovoLepadLenovoLepadS2005LenovoS2005lepadmobilepostcrossQisdaquantastreakstreak 5Streak5tabletphoneTue, 29 Nov 2011 21:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak gets DISA approval, Androids look to Pentagon invasion]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/dell-streak-gets-disa-approval-androids-look-to-pentagon-invasi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/dell-streak-gets-disa-approval-androids-look-to-pentagon-invasi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/dell-streak-gets-disa-approval-androids-look-to-pentagon-invasi/#comments Android conspiracy theories? They go all the way to the top -- or will soon, thanks to the US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The department has given the green light to use Dell's Mobile Security for Android platform on defense networks. The testing process utilized the Dell Streak, because apparently being giant is an important part of national security.

Dell Streak gets DISA approval, Androids look to Pentagon invasion originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android updates
  • The top story this week revolves around the HTC Thunderbolt's long-awaited Gingerbread OTA update. It was finally rolling out, which was exciting news for owners of the device -- until it had to be pulled because of some rather significant bugs. The largest of them all was that voicemail notifications no longer worked properly; video chatting through Google Talk was also slightly messed up as well. No word on when we can expect to see it come back with those bugs fixed. [Droid-Life]
  • Unfortunately, the Thunderbolt isn't the only phone falling victim to pulled revamps; the LG Optimus S on Sprint had its Gingerbread update kiboshed, though users have had two weeks to get it -- plenty of time for anyone to experience some of the bugs, which included the phone not charging, the SD card not being recognized when the phone's connected to the computer, no access to data services, and predictive text on the virtual keyboard stopped working. It's disappointing to see this happen so soon after the Kyocera Echo update went through a similar debacle. [SprintFeed]
  • LG Optimus 3D: V10K firmware update, enables phone to convert OpenGL-capable 2D games into stereoscopic 3D. Note: this still runs Android 2.2.2, so we're still waiting for Gingerbread. [AndroidCentral]
  • Motorola Xoom WiFi: Android 3.2.1 is beginning to roll out. [AndroidCentral]
  • Dell Streak 7: Honeycomb update rolling out now to unspecified regions [AndroidCentral]
  • Asus Eee Pad Transformer: Revamped to Android 3.2.1, adds other bug fixes [AndroidCommunity]
  • Casio G'Zone Commando: Gingerbread rolling out now [Droid-Life]
  • Motorola Droid 3: Minor maintenance refresh; enhances Google Talk with video chat support, several other fixes. [PhoneDog]
  • T-Mobile Samsung Nexus S: OTA install (with option to manually install) to Android 2.3.6; doesn't appear to break tethering. [AndroidCentral]
Unofficial Android updates, custom ROMs and misc. hackery
  • The Android 2.3.5 ROM for the global Samsung Galaxy S II leaked early this week. [Pocketnow, SamFirmware]
  • You can now download the Android 2.3.4 SBF for the Motorola Droid X2, courtesy of XDA. [Droid-Life]
  • If you have a Sony Ericsson Xperia-branded device from 2010 or 2011, CyanogenMod7 support will most likely come included as part of an upcoming update. Ten Xperia devices will be added, though a timeframe for release wasn't announced. Check here to see if your device made the list. [XperiaBlog]
Other platforms
  • Check here to see if your phone is ready to receive Windows Phone Mango.
  • The ultra-rare AT&T HP Pre 3 just received an OTA update to 2.2.3.2207, right after a new webOS Doctor became available for the same refresh. [PreCentral]
Refreshes we covered this week

Refresh Roundup: week of September 26, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Dell Streak 5 has always been an outlier, and it's traveled a bumpy road ever since the unveiling when Dell insisted its smartphone was in fact a portable tablet. From the delayed launch in the US to its $549 price for a SIM-locked unit -- not to mention the uncomfortably long dance with Donut -- perhaps this moment has been coming for a while. That's right, folks, the Dell Streak 5 is no more. Last month we reported it had been taken off the market while it received a software update, but the hive mind in Round Rock must have changed its sentiments along the way. The company now hosts a web page that declares its spacious smartphone / compact tablet has met end-of-life status, and it's offering little information other than the ominous phrase, "Streak 5 is no longer available." Perhaps spinners such as DJ_Steve will keep the misbegotten wonder alive with projects like StreakDroid, but for the time being, we're forced to hang our heads to honor the Streak's passing. It's been a great ride, indeed.

Dell quietly kills Streak 5 while nobody's looking, mourns end-of-life status originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What Dell can give, it can taketh away. That's the story with the Streak, which has quietly vanished from retail as well as the outfit's online storefront. We first got wind of this when a tipster wrote in to say he had spoken to a company employee, who said the 5-inch Android tablet / phone had been discontinued. When we reached out to Dell's PR team to see what's up, we got the pat "Dell does not comment on rumors, speculation, or unannounced products." So then we called customer service, pretending to order one, and that's when things got interesting. The rep told us the Streak hasn't, in fact, been end-of-life'd; it's just been pulled from shelves while it receives an update. The gentleman couldn't say how severe the issue is, though he insists it has zilch to do with Android. Whatever it is, Dell isn't even accepting orders for the 5-inch Streak at the moment. If all goes according to plan, though, we're told it should go back on sale in early August.

[Thanks, Venkata]

Dell quietly pulls the Streak to perform an update, might bring it back next month? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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StreakDroid 2.0.0 gives the gift of Gingerbread to Streak hackers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 01:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Other disclosures in the piece include a quote from Michael Dell, saying that he "didn't completely see" the tablet boom coming, which might explain why sales of his company's Streak tablets have been low enough to be described as "immaterial." There's also a discussion of the abortive Zing music service and related MP3 players that never were, but you'll have to hit the source link to learn more about them.

Update: As further evidence of the 15z's imminent release, the tease has turned into a show with a video that fully reveals its slimline chassis and declares that the new Dell packs the Streak's Stage UI as well. [Thanks, Ishai and Ming Han]

Update 2: And now we have the answer to our headline question: yes.

Continue reading Dell XPS 15z coming tomorrow for $999? (updated)

Dell XPS 15z coming tomorrow for $999? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 06:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keepin' it real fake: the 1.2GHz Dell Streak that can make phone calls and run Gingerbread originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A tipster sent us video from ESPN's NFL draft coverage, asking us to identify the giant phone in University of Georgia wide receiver AJ Green's hand. Turns out it's a white Dell Streak, perhaps the only phone on the market capable of dwarfing the Cincinnati Bengals' fourth overall pick by comparison. Keep in mind, Green is a big guy -- he's 6 feet, 4 inches. He also catches footballs for a living, so we figure that, at the very least, he's got to have average hands for a man of his size. We're happy to report he didn't spike the phone after hearing the news. Videographic evidence after the break.

[Thanks, Ramon]

Continue reading Screen Grabs: Newly minted Bengals wide receiver AJ Green rocks Dell Streak during NFL draft (video)

Screen Grabs: Newly minted Bengals wide receiver AJ Green rocks Dell Streak during NFL draft (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 May 2011 11:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell's 10-inch Android and Windows tablets get names, specs, release dates originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidatomdelldell streakDellStreakgallohoneycombintellatitude stLatitudeStleakleakedleaksnvidiaoak trailOakTrailroadmaproadmapsrosemountstagestage uiStageUistreakstreak 10streak proStreak10StreakProT25tablettabletstegra 2Tegra T25Tegra2TegraT25windowswindows 7Windows7Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak 10 to launch mid-June with Honeycomb, possible name change in the works]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/dell-streak-10-to-launch-mid-june-with-honeycomb-possible-name/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/dell-streak-10-to-launch-mid-june-with-honeycomb-possible-name/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/dell-streak-10-to-launch-mid-june-with-honeycomb-possible-name/#comments Dell's Windows 7 Rosemount tablet may not make it to the beach with you this summer, but that doesn't mean the company won't have an Android alternative when it's time to start applying sunblock. According to Forbes, the 10-inch Android-powered slate we got an oh-so-quick glimpse of at CES should be ready to hit the market somewhere around mid-June, just a little bit later than we'd previously heard. The publication also hints that the tablet heretofore referred to as the Streak 10 may not retain that moniker when it's time to launch, but it will most definitely be running Honeycomb, though we're not sure if it'll keep the Stage UI. Either way, summer 2011 is shaping up to be the season of Honeycomb, and we're excited to see just what each manufacturer will do to differentiate themselves in the increasingly-crowded space.

Dell Streak 10 to launch mid-June with Honeycomb, possible name change in the works originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Usage details are still a little bit scarce, but we do know that each car will have a dash-mounted Dell Streak through which users will log in after unlocking the car doors with an RFID-equipped membership card or even a suitably endowed drivers license. Renting a car costs 29 cents per minute, up to €14.90 (about $21) per hour, and there will be 300 cars available at first starting in the Munich area. If you're not in Munich it's tough cookies for now, but BMW is hoping to have one million members worldwide by 2020. Maybe one of them will be you.

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BMW launches DriveNow, the 'premium' car sharing service with a Dell Streak on every dash (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Matthew K.]

Dell offers unlocked Streak for $99 with purchase of a new PC originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It ain't the first time Dell's Streak has been featured on a major network drama, but it's probably the last where it's used as a makeshift seismograph. Olivia managed to discover some fairly otherworldly facts with the use of this here handheld on a recent episode of Fringe, but mum's the word on whether she'll survive this season. You know -- the Friday slot.

[Thanks, Michael]

Screen Grabs: Dell Streak serves as seismograph on Fringe, Android nowhere to be found originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Looks like DJ_Steve got his hands on the build and made a quick video -- check it out after the break.

[Thanks, Chris]

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Dell Streak gets Honeycomb SDK port, starting to look like a real tablet (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Streak 7 phone app discovered, so far is much ado about nothing (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7androiddelldell streakdell streak 7DellStreakDellStreak7google androidGoogleAndroidphonephone appPhoneAppstreakstreak 7Streak7videoFri, 04 Feb 2011 16:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak 7 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/dell-streak-7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/dell-streak-7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/dell-streak-7-review/#comments Let's be honest, the original Dell Streak had a bit of an identity crisis. The 5-inch device wasn't sure if it belonged in the tablet or smartphone world, and ultimately it was targeted at a pretty niche user. But its larger brother, the Streak 7, is more self-aware. It's a honest-to-goodness tablet meant for doing all those tablet-y things -- surfing the web, reading e-books, watching video and more. Sure, the Streak 7 may just look like an enlarged version of the 5-inch version, but they differ in more than just screen size: the 7 packs a powerful 1GHz dual-core Tegra T20 processor, 1.3 megapixel front facing camera, 5 megapixel lens on the rear, T-Mobile "4G" HSPA+ connectivity, and 16GB of internal memory. The tablet runs Android 2.2 with Dell's Stage UI for now, but Dell promises an upgrade to Honeycomb once it's ready. It sounds like one of the more well-rounded 7-inch tablets on the market right now and at just $200 on contract at T-Mobile (it's $450 without), it's actually quite well priced. However, there are quite a few things that are going to keep 7-inch tablet seekers from forking over the cash. What are those? We'll tell all in our full review -- read on for more!

Gallery: Dell Streak 7 review

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Dell Streak 7 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroid 2.2Android2.2delldell streakdell streak 7DellStreakDellStreak7froyohspa+nvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2reviewstreakstreak 7Streak7T-Mobiletablettegra 2Tegra2videoMon, 31 Jan 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile expected to cut Galaxy Tab pricing to $249.99 (update: drop is official!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/t-mobile-expected-to-cut-galaxy-tab-pricing-again-to-249-99/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/t-mobile-expected-to-cut-galaxy-tab-pricing-again-to-249-99/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/t-mobile-expected-to-cut-galaxy-tab-pricing-again-to-249-99/#comments
 After initiating the first on-contract Galaxy Tab price cascade back in December that quickly led Sprint to respond, T-Mobile may chop subsidy prices again today for the 7-inch tablet to just under $250 (after a pesky $50 mail-in rebate). Together, that's only $62 more than the bargain bin CherryPad, which should infuriate early adopters who paid double that only a few months ago, not to mention sober up Samsung. However, when you consider that pseudo-4G tablets like the Dell Streak 7 and LG G-Slate will join Magenta's lineup soon, it is a viable strategy for extending the Tab's consumer appeal in this viciously competitive Android tablet world we live in. Then again, if the dual-core processors teased for the Tab's successor actually pan out, we doubt Samsung will need any assistance getting back to its smug position on top of the Android heap. We'll be keeping our eyes peeled on T-Mobile's site today and be sure to update should the price change actually materialize.

Update: A recent peek at T-Mobile's site shows the price drop is now official. If you're in the UK and prefer buying the Tab unsubsidized, Amazon and Tesco have also chopped their prices to a palatable £341.24 ($542) and £359.20 ($571), respectively. Thanks, Raphael and Rupert!

T-Mobile expected to cut Galaxy Tab pricing to $249.99 (update: drop is official!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2 year contract2YearContractandroidandroid 2.2android tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid2.2AndroidTabletAndroidTabletsdelldell streakdell streak 7DellStreakDellStreak7g-slategalaxygalaxy tabGalaxy Tab 2GalaxyTabGalaxyTab2priceprice cutprice cutsPriceCutPriceCutspricingsamsungSamsung Galaxy TabSamsungGalaxyTabsprintstreakstreak 7Streak7subsidiest mobileT-MobiletabtabletstescoTMobileukVerizonWed, 26 Jan 2011 01:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Future Dell Streak 7 owners do the fine-print math, figure tablet will cost $330 max on contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/21/future-dell-streak-7-owners-do-the-fine-print-math-figure-table/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/21/future-dell-streak-7-owners-do-the-fine-print-math-figure-table/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/21/future-dell-streak-7-owners-do-the-fine-print-math-figure-table/#comments We've never seen an official price for Dell's Streak 7 tablet, but we can now readily guess what it will be -- thanks to T-Mobile's website, which is now two for two. You see, the wireless carrier typically lets you pay for devices in monthly installments rather than one lump sum, and StreakSmart discovered the former number is already printed below. As we're sure you've already discerned, that means four easy payments of $82.50 will buy you the Tegra 2-toting 4G tablet -- assuming the figure is correct -- and now that we've perfected our QVC salesman voice, we'll let you decide whether or not that's a deal.

Future Dell Streak 7 owners do the fine-print math, figure tablet will cost $330 max on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We had a nagging suspicion that this was goin' down eventually. and here you have it: the Dell Streak 7 has appeared on T-Mobile's website! As of this posting, actually clicking on the option gives you nothing -- but we assume that will change soon enough. In the meantime, they do have a Sidekick XL to sell you.

Dell Streak 7 pops up on the T-Mobile website originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Xelaenil]

Dell lowers Streak price to $400, but will make you wait until January to get it originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5-inchandroidcheaperdelldell streakDellStreakdiscountofficialpriceprice cutPriceCutpricingstreakWed, 22 Dec 2010 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Tablets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
You didn't think we'd let the holiday season go by without an official Engadget Tablet Gift Guide did you? Hey, give us more credit -- we know it's not 2009 anymore! The past year has seen an explosion in the tablet category, and while the iPad may still be the market leader, there's no shortage of Android and Windows 7 alternatives out there that let you surf the web, read books, and watch videos with just a flick of a finger. Sure, more are on the way, and all signs point to Apple updating the iPad in early 2011, but if you've got to have a touchscreen slab before the end of the year, we're here to lend a helping hand. Hit the break for a rundown of the best choices by price category.

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Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jeremy C.]

Dell Streak slips to $100 on contract at Best Buy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5-inchandroidattbest buyBestBuyblackdelldell streakDellStreakdiscountpricepricingsalestreakwhiteWed, 15 Dec 2010 05:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell US now offering Streak unlocked with Froyo, in Cherry Red]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/#comments We knew good and well that Android 2.2 was sneaking out and making itself active on Dell's unlocked Streak units, but now it seems that the backlog of older units has been cleared. That has made way for new stock over at Dell's US site, with a 16GB Carbon Black unlocked Streak going for $579.99 with Froyo from the factory; the 32GB model is listed at $678.99. Curiously, that 16GB model is $30 more than what the unlocked Android 1.6 model went for back in August. Also, we're left to assume that even the "unlocked" models will still be SIM-locked to AT&T, though Dell does play up the fact that unlocked Streaks can be used as a mobile hotspot for up to eight WiFi-enabled devices without ponying up extra to Ma Bell. In related news, the long-awaited Cherry Red Streak is also on sale in the US of A, but you'll have to flip to page two down in the source link in order to find the 32GB and unlocked variants. Good luck wading through the options, champ.

[Thanks, Jar Jar Binks]

Dell US now offering Streak unlocked with Froyo, in Cherry Red originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2android tabletAndroid2.2AndroidTabletattcherry redCherryReddelldell mini 5dell streakDellMini5DellStreakfroyogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidmidmini 5Mini5on saleOnSaleredred streakRedStreakslatestreaktabletumpcunlockedTue, 23 Nov 2010 10:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak Android 2.2 (Froyo) update review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/dell-streak-android-2-2-froyo-update-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/dell-streak-android-2-2-froyo-update-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/dell-streak-android-2-2-froyo-update-review/#comments Dell Streak. Froyo. Need we say more? If you're not already getting giddy, let us remind you that said tabletphone's technically still stuck on the aging Android 1.6 OS, so this is obviously great news for all anticipating (and presumably very patient) users. Well, the handful of us anyway, given the majority's distaste for this five-inch device's abnormal form factor. Here at Engadget, we've been fortunate enough to give this final 2.2 build a thorough test over the weekend, but has it fixed the bugs that plagued the 2.1 release? And will it make the Streak relevant again? Read on to find out.

Gallery: Dell Streak Android 2.2 (Froyo) update review

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Dell Streak Android 2.2 (Froyo) update review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Streak busts out a white back for Best Buy exclusive originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've pretty much been waiting on the Dell Streak's Android 2.2 update for as long as the 5-inch tablet / phone has been on the market, and it looks like the time has finally come... well, at least for owners of unlocked Streaks. Word is that Dell has started to push out its over-the-air Froyo update to unlocked Streaks; those that purchased devices locked to a carrier will see the update hit those 5-inch screens sometime in December. (Note: Streaksmart also reports that Dell will start selling an unlocked Streak in the US with Froyo preloaded in the next couple of weeks.) There are details on the entire upgrade process at the source link below, but just as we'd heard, the update includes Dell's new Stage UI, which we've been told will eventually be included as a software layer on all of Dell's consumer devices. We got a chance to see the interface a few weeks ago, and have to say the widget-based UI looks really slick. Those who prefer their Android untouched will be happy to know you can turn off the layer. We'll be doing an in-depth preview of the updated software once it hits our AT&T and O2 Streaks, but until then you can check out a few pictures of the new Froyo goodness below.

Gallery: Dell Streak with Android 2.2 / Stage UI

Android 2.2 update starts rolling out to unlocked Dell Streaks, includes Stage UI originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Naz]

Update: Dell's just put up a new post detailing the Streak's upgrade process. Unlocked units will gradually receive the OTA update starting on November 15, whereas locked devices won't be getting the new goodies until December. Let us know if your slate got the early bird treatment.

Dell Streak Android 2.2 update imminent in UK, other territories on the way (update: OTA update rolling out now, locked units in December) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.2Android2.2DellDell StreakDellStreakfirmware updateFirmwareUpdateFroyoOTAsoftware updateSoftwareUpdatestreakukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomupdateSat, 13 Nov 2010 15:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell's Stage UI headed to Streak, also unofficially works on EVO 4G (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/06/dells-stage-ui-leaks-out-for-streak-also-works-on-evo-4g-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/06/dells-stage-ui-leaks-out-for-streak-also-works-on-evo-4g-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/06/dells-stage-ui-leaks-out-for-streak-also-works-on-evo-4g-vide/#comments The first time the words "Stage UI" passed our lips, they were in relation to the Dell Thunder leak, but now we're hearing that Dell's custom Android user interface will actually appear alongside Android 2.2 when the update finally arrives on the five-inch Streak. We've just learned that's going to happen this winter in Japan when the Streak launches on SoftBank at the very least, as both are advertised for early December there, but we expect we'll see the updated OS even sooner in the US and Europe for obvious reasons. What's more, an unofficial build of Froyo that leaked out for the Streak last month has since been found to have Stage UI on board. StreakSmart's got a video of a custom ROM running a series of Dell-specific widgets on the Streak, and sister site Good and Evo managed to trick the very same software to run on a rooted HTC EVO 4G. You can see examples of both on video after the break, but here's the basic idea behind the UI -- giant panes of contacts, apps and shortcuts that fill an entire screen each, but leave your app drawer accessible at a swipe. If you're feeling daring, you can try the ROM for yourself at our more coverage link. Just be careful flashing that new baseband, eh?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Dell's Stage UI headed to Streak, also unofficially works on EVO 4G (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Nov 2010 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell's product placement deal with CBS apparently doesn't stipulate whether its gadgets will be used for good or evil, as illustrated by their cameo appearances on the network's NCIS:LA crime drama. In last night's episode, lead do-gooder Special Agent Callen is seen preparing a Streak tabletphone for some audio recording action before a meeting with the baddies -- who in turn whip out an Adamo XPS (yes, it's still alive!) to seal a deal for some ultra-advanced weaponry. Yep, it's a non-stop cliché extravaganza!

[Thanks, James and Tarek]

Continue reading Screen Grabs: Dell Streak recruited into NCIS:LA for some undercover duty, fights evil Adamo XPS

Screen Grabs: Dell Streak recruited into NCIS:LA for some undercover duty, fights evil Adamo XPS originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adamoadamo xpsAdamoXpsandroidcameocbscellphonecop showcopsCopShowcrimecrime dramaCrimeDramadelldell adamodell adamo xpsdell streakDellAdamoDellAdamoXpsDellStreakdramalaw enforcementLawEnforcementncisncis:laphonepoliceproduct placementProductPlacementscreen grabsScreenGrabsslatesmartphonestreaktablettelevisiontvvideoWed, 20 Oct 2010 09:58:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry PlayBook vs. iPad vs. Galaxy Tab vs. Streak: the tale of the tape]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/blackberry-playbook-vs-ipad-vs-galaxy-tab-vs-streak-the-tale/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/blackberry-playbook-vs-ipad-vs-galaxy-tab-vs-streak-the-tale/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/blackberry-playbook-vs-ipad-vs-galaxy-tab-vs-streak-the-tale/#comments What a day -- yesterday, that is. Research in Motion finally announced its long-awaited BlackBerry tablet, the 7-inch PlayBook (thankfully not named the BlackPad). While there's still quite a few missing details, and nary an unit in site for us to try first-hand, we've still got a sampling of specs for this little guy to go tête-à-tête on the quantitative field of proverbial battle, at least as it can be seen so far (that early 2011 release date is still a ways off). Looks very promising so far, lined up against Apple's iPad, Samsung's Galaxy Tab, and the Dell Streak, but our known unknowns -- i.e. price, app support, and overall feel of using the QNX-built operating system -- are what will really make or break the slate. Until that time, enjoy our number-crunching below:



BlackBerry
PlayBook

Apple
iPad


Samsung
Galaxy Tab

Dell
Streak
Screen size 7 inches 9.7 inches 7 inches 5 inches
Resolution 1024 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 600 800 x 480
Pixel density (approx.) 170 133 170 187
Platform BB Tablet OS iOS 3.2.2 (4.2 in November) Android 2.2 Android 1.6 (2.1 / 2.2 in future)
Adobe Flash support 10.1 Not Supported 10.1 Not supported
Processor 1GHz dual-core Cortex A9 1GHz Apple A4 (ARMv7) 1GHz Cortex A8 1GHz Snapdragon
Graphics Unknown PowerVR SGX 535 PowerVR SGX 540 Adreno 200
RAM 1GB 256MB 512MB 512MB
Internal Storage 16GB / 32GB (unconfirmed) 16GB / 32GB / 64GB 16GB / 32GB 2GB
Expansion Unknown None microSD microSD
Connectivity 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Cellular data 3G and 4G promised for future 3G optional (GSM) 3G (all carriers) 3G (sold via AT&T)
GPS None 3G models only Yes Yes
Camera 3MP front,
5MP rear		 None

1.3MP front,
3MP rear

 VGA front,
5MP rear
Weight 0.9 lbs 1.5 - 1.6 lbs

0.84 lbs

 0.49 lbs

BlackBerry PlayBook vs. iPad vs. Galaxy Tab vs. Streak: the tale of the tape originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Dell's Streak? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Sep 2010 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: As it just so happens, Reuters snapped a pic of Mr. Dell himself holding the tablet on stage, and sure enough, it resembles that leaked Looking Glass even from quite a distance away.

Michael Dell teases new 7-inch Android tablet, says Streak to land in Best Buy next month (update: pic) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbest buyBestBuybreaking newsBreakingNewscellphonedelldell streakDellStreaklooking glassLookingGlassmichael dellMichaelDellmobile phoneMobilePhoneoracleoracle openworldoracle openworld 2010OracleOpenworldOracleOpenworld2010smartphonestreaktablettabletphoneWed, 22 Sep 2010 15:01:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD7 resurfaces on a T-Mobile accessories list, could be with us by November 1]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/htc-hd7-resurfaces-on-a-t-mobile-accessories-list-could-be-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/htc-hd7-resurfaces-on-a-t-mobile-accessories-list-could-be-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/htc-hd7-resurfaces-on-a-t-mobile-accessories-list-could-be-with/#comments Aha! The phone you heard about here first has made its second document-based appearance, this time crossing the Atlantic and showing up on a T-Mobile inventory sheet. We can apparently look forward to accessorizing our HD7s with a leather sleeve, a "charge shell," a pair of different screen protectors, and two flexible protective covers made by Speck. Most of these parts are expected to arrive on November 1, and since accessories aren't much good without something to put them on, we can probably expect that to mean the HD7 will be dropping some time before November. It's expected on October 18 in the UK, which dovetails neatly with the idea of it being a headline Windows Phone 7 device from HTC -- that's about the time Microsoft promised WP7's European launch.

As to that "Dell Claire" you see near the top, we're hearing it's the T-Mo version of the Dell Streak.

[Thanks, John and Jakub]

HTC HD7 resurfaces on a T-Mobile accessories list, could be with us by November 1 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesbegoniaclairedelldell clairedell streakDellClaireDellStreakhd7htchtc hd7HtcHd7jordanleaklg optimus tLgOptimusTmotorola begoniamotorola jordanMotorolaBegoniaMotorolaJordanoptimus tOptimusTpartspre-releaseroadmaprumorspeculationstreakt-mobilet-mobile usaT-mobileUsawindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak to get official Android 2.1 update on September 1st or 2nd, according to O2]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/dell-streak-to-get-official-android-2-1-update-on-september-1st/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/dell-streak-to-get-official-android-2-1-update-on-september-1st/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/dell-streak-to-get-official-android-2-1-update-on-september-1st/#comments Looks like things are going swell for Dell Streak owners in the UK -- following the earlier Android 2.1 firmware leak, news from the grapevine is that O2 will be rolling out a final build of said update on September 1st, which would easily fit into the "early September" period as promised by the carrier. We double-checked with O2 and were informed that it's actually targeting either the 1st or 2nd, so regardless, the eccentric tabletphone should be getting some sweet pastry later this week. We'll let you know if something goes wrong in the oven, or if the buttery aroma manages to seep into AT&T's upgrade path.

Update: Just as promised, the 2.1 download is now live. Simply go to Settings, "About device" and then "System updates" for the fresh delivery. If all else fails, just point your Streak's browser to the URL.

Dell Streak to get official Android 2.1 update on September 1st or 2nd, according to O2 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.1androidandroid 2.1Android2.1delldell streakDellStreakeclairfirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdatemobileo2o2 ukO2UksnapdragonsoftwareSoftware UpdateSoftwareUpdatestreaktabletphoneukupdateMon, 30 Aug 2010 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak procures a hacked-up mini USB adapter, gets friendly with your dusty cables]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/dell-streak-procures-a-hacked-up-mini-usb-adapter-gets-friendly/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/dell-streak-procures-a-hacked-up-mini-usb-adapter-gets-friendly/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/dell-streak-procures-a-hacked-up-mini-usb-adapter-gets-friendly/#comments Even if you can look beyond the SIM lock and the aging Android 1.6 OS on the Dell Streak, there's still one irksome problem: the lack of a mini or micro-USB port (Dell clearly missed the USB party last summer). Dissatisfied with this state of affairs, John from Linux Slate decided to build an adapter for his tabletphone's dock connector, which he confirmed to be PDMI instead of a proprietary design. The procedure was simple: John cut up his Streak's cable plug, soldered a mini USB socket onto the board, and housed the new assembly within the Streak's cable clip. Voilà! Until third-party USB-to-PDMI cables start to show up in the stores, it's either this mod or cough up $20 for a spare cable from Dell. See the adapter in action after the break.

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Dell Streak procures a hacked-up mini USB adapter, gets friendly with your dusty cables originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Dell Streak gets ripped to shreds by iFixit, Blondie reportedly satisfied at last

Dell Streak gets ripped to shreds by iFixit, Blondie reportedly satisfied at last originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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