Android Devices
Video of Dell’s Android MID “Streak” hits the net
October 21, 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
MID
Dell has already confirmed that it will bring an Android smartphone to a U.S. carrier, and now we get a look at a Dell mobile internet device (MID) that’s also running Android. The Dell Streak is a MID that has an 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen and multitouch functionality. There’s also a 5 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, and a 1,300 mAh battery.
The Streak comes with Android 2.0 and judging from the leaked hands-on video below, it runs pretty sweet. Our 11-fingered friend from the previous HTC Tattoo leak has returned to show the Dell-branded MID comes with a menu bar, custom onscreen keyboard, and a new way of browsing media content. We’ll keep our eyes open for more info on this device.
UPDATE: Someone messaged me to point out that this device has calling capabilities. Based on the image posted on Tinthe (via AndroidAndMe), incoming calls are possible.
OK comment 1) wow I had to watch this vid twice bc the first time i kept looking at that 11th finger. and the second to see the Dell. 2) DAMN that is one sweet MID…And I will be spending Santas money on that one
Is it a phone? a PDA? The MID category has been hanging out there with mixed results for over 3 years now. Will be interesting to see if this is a commercial success. Its clear, with integrated 3G, this device is intended for Dell's Wirless carrier partners.
Someone messaged me to point out that this device has calling capabilities. Based on the image posted on Tinthe, incoming calls are possible.