Darius Chang | Jan 07, 2011
Dell Streak 7
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Dell's first foray into the Android tablet market, the
5-inch Streak, was also the smallest device in the slate category. So it was not surprising when some people considered it more an oversized phone than a tablet device. The Texan company promised that there will be more screen size options for the Streak family and, at CES 2011, it has announced a 7-inch model which compliments its existing line.
Instead of Honeycomb, the Dell Streak 7 comes equipped with the current Android 2.2 OS. However, it does up the ante by offering 4G connection with US-based operator T-Mobile and a dual-core Tegra processor to power the 7-inch multitouch display. It also comes with dual cameras and Adobe Flash compatibility. Dell said that the Streak 7 will get a Honeycomb update in the future. A 10-inch prototype was also showcased at CES, though this model is meant more for enterprise and business markets.
Dell Streak 7
Dual Core 1GHz Nvidia Tegra T2 processor
7-inch screen
Support for T-Mobile's 4G network
Dual cameras: 5-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
Runs Android 2.2 and full Flash 10.1 implementation; upgradable to Honeycomb in the future.
Live news, sports and entertainment television via T-Mobile TV
First 4G tablet (according to Dell)
Up to 802.11n Wi-Fi
Offers the full Dell Stage interface with Stage widgets
Weighs less than 450g
Gorilla glass covers the screen
At the same time, Dell has released 3D versions of its XPS 17 and Alienware M17x R3 laptops. Sporting the latest Intel Sandy Bridge platform, these machines are based on Nvidia's 3D Vision technology along with 3DTV Play software for streaming high-definition content to external displays. Both machines start from US$1,499 and will be available from February, while details for the Streak 7 will be given at a later date.
Dell XPS 17
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CPU: i3/i5/i7 Sandy Bridge dual core and quad core
The i7 version now supports Optimus, unless configured with the optional 3D full-HD panel (which uses the discrete GPU full time)
Full-HD WLED display (1,920 x 1,080 resolution) option
Configurable with the latest NVIDIA 500 series mobile graphics
Supports Wi-Di and can stream up to 1080p
Dell Stage experience
Chiclet keyboard
Skype HD certified Webcam, JBL speakers and Waves Maxx audio
Alienware M17x R3
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Update: Images and details from
CNET Crave have been added to the story.
