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Old August 11, 2010, 11:24 AM
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Default Dell Streak Launches in North America
The Dell Streak, an inventive little device dubbed as a tablet-smartphone crossover, will finally see its public debut in North America. Dell announced this morning, that the Streak will be available August 13th in the United States exclusively through AT&T at a contract price of $300, or $550 standalone; however, the question is as to whether ... [ Read full article ]
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Old August 11, 2010, 12:02 PM
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Perhaps if they lowered the price by about $100 it would be that much more desirable, with people choosing it over the iPad.
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Old August 11, 2010, 12:06 PM
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$550 stand alone price? Are they nuts?
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$550 stand alone price? Are they nuts?
Whats the standalone price of a iPad? Still more than this thing.
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Whats the standalone price of a iPad? Still more than this thing.
16GB = $550
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iPad - iPad WiFi - iPad WiFi + 3G - Apple Store (U.S.)

Apple store says $499 for 16gb and $629 for 16gb+3g

or for $550 which includes WiFi and 3g + 2gb internal + SD Addon.. for $550?

Seems reasonably priced to me.
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The problem with this thing is Android 1.6. Have Dell stated if they plan to update it to 2.2?
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I fail to see what this really offers over the current android phones. Just a larger screen? A higher MP camera than some phones? It's even running an older Android OS...
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Old August 11, 2010, 04:08 PM
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The problem with this thing is Android 1.6. Have Dell stated if they plan to update it to 2.2?
Wow just like my SE xperia x10, hopefully Dell isn't BSing about the update like SE is.
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Old August 17, 2010, 11:29 AM
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Just figured I would add this quick update.

Anandtech has a review on the unit, interesting read: The Dell Streak Review - AnandTech :: Your Source for Hardware Analysis and News
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