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searcher61 05-25-2010 12:25 PM

EVO not the largest android screen anymore...
 
I think the EVO is about the biggest I need....how do you fit this in your pocket?

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If you want a smartphone-tablet hybrid with a 5 inch capacitive screen, look no further – Dell has just introduced the Dell Streak.

The Streak is an Android-based device touted to offer the best “on-the-go” experience thanks to its tablet abilities and smartphone size.

The 5 inch touchscreen overshadows the likes of the HTC HD2 with a mere 4.3 inch screen, and maximises onscreen enjoyment. You can access the Android Market and download various widgets, games and apps – and the Streak comes with a fair few to begin with.

For social networking ease, there are apps for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube; and for more practical moments, there is the Google Maps app with full turn-by-turn navigation. And the size of the screen means everything is that bit clearer and easier, both to see and to navigate. The screen supports multi-touch so you can zoom in on images by simply pinching your fingers together.

Communication is supported by 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and options include email, text messaging and instant messaging. You can take photos and make videos on the Dell Streak’s 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, and then upload onto social networking sites directly. The Streak will support Adobe Flash 10.1 on Android 2.2 OS later this year, so streaming videos onto the device should be a doddle.

And the whole experience is swift as a result of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor, also found in the Google Nexus One phone.

In the company’s press release, Ron Garriques, president of Dell Communication Solutions Group, said: “The Dell Streak hits the sweet spot between traditional smartphones and larger-screen tablets. Its unique size provides people new ways to enjoy, connect, and navigate their lives.”

Comparisons have already been made to Apple’s iPad, with some referring to the Streak as a mini version of this device. The benefit of the Streak is its portable size, measuring 152 x 79 x 10mm and weighing 220g – although that is quite a lot heavier than most smartphones. The HD2 weighs 157g and the Motorola Milestone weighs 165g, for example.

However, the Streak is all about the larger touchscreen.

Dell states in its press release: On-the-go students, mobile professionals, and active families will find Streak’s web-browsing capabilities as natural as a laptop. The 5-inch screen is large enough to present Web pages in their natural form, create a comfortable viewing experience, and make turn-by-turn navigation simple and safe. The Dell Streak leverages Qualcomm’s Snapdragon solution with integrated 1GHz processor to combine basic functionality, performance, and benefits of a laptop in a pocket friendly size.

Expected to be available in June from O2, we’ll bring you Dell Streak deals once the pricing and plans have been announced. In the meantime, you can read our Dell Streak reviews to discover more about this new device.

Tags: Android, Android 2.2, Apple, Dell, Dell-Streak, Google, Google-Nexus-One, HTC-HD2, iPad, Motorola-DROID, Streak
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mmmdieselfumes 05-25-2010 12:32 PM

Re: EVO not the largest android screen anymore...
 
To me there is no niche. I have my smart phone (and will soon have the EVO for my first android powered smart phone), and I have my laptop. Why would I want another android device that can't fit in my pocket, yet can't do all the things I do with my laptop that can't be done on my phone?

Hex 05-25-2010 12:34 PM

Wirelessly posted (Sprint HTC Touch Pro: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows CE; IEMobile 7.11) Sprint MP6900SP)

but is it capable of making phone calls or is it just a web device like the ipad?

Meanee 05-25-2010 12:34 PM

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Saw the device on bunch of sites earlier. While nice and all, I just don't think it's something I want to be carrying around. This thing sits between ipad and evo in terms of size and is just too big for everyday use and carrying with you.

On a side note, are there any apps that take full advantage of that screen?

Rager02 05-25-2010 12:37 PM

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I do not see how this is related to the Evo other than it being larger compared to the evo if that even counts?

Cicatrize 05-25-2010 12:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmdieselfumes (Post 1773030)
To me there is no niche. I have my smart phone (and will soon have the EVO for my first android powered smart phone), and I have my laptop. Why would I want another android device that can't fit in my pocket, yet can't do all the things I do with my laptop that can't be done on my phone?

Precisely the same reason why I'm not interested, and also why I think the iPad is the biggest waste of consumer money on the market.

jbearamus 05-25-2010 12:40 PM

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well if we're counting web enabled non phone devices, dell isn't even close to first.
Archos launched the Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet that has the same 5 in screen and android but it launched last october.
they've also started shipping the Archos 7 IMT, same thing but 7 in. screen

and they can't really compare the streak to the evo because the streak isn't a phone. two different devices with two different target markets

ubigred 05-25-2010 06:25 PM

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5" will be the limit on mobile phones. I want this on Sprint.

BRIVERS73 05-25-2010 06:29 PM

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And the EVO is where I draw the line....

ubigred 05-25-2010 06:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BRIVERS73 (Post 1773909)
And this is where I draw the line....

Meaning you would buy it ? or no , way too big?

BRIVERS73 05-25-2010 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ubigred (Post 1773914)
Meaning you would buy it ? or no , way too big?

Too big bro. Carrying that on your waist will throw a hip out.

atomicvocabulary 05-25-2010 06:48 PM

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I'll probably use this as my tablet, and my TP2 as my phone, and share the wifi on my phone for the web and watching videos

jbearamus 05-25-2010 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by atomicvocabulary (Post 1773975)
I'll probably use this as my tablet, and my TP2 as my phone, and share the wifi on my phone for the web and watching videos

good luck, i had the same plan with the Archos 5 but Android doesn't support ad-hoc network connections

newone757 05-25-2010 09:59 PM

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you all do know that the dell tablet can make calls and has its own "radio" right?. no need to share internet over the wifi given you have service on it

jbearamus 05-25-2010 10:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by newone757 (Post 1774333)
you all do know that the dell tablet can make calls and has its own "radio" right?. no need to share internet over the wifi given you have service on it

but why pay att extra if i already have a smart phone that can do the job

tt C6 05-26-2010 12:32 AM

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I carrried a device this size (Sharp Wizard OZ-770) in the front pocket of my jeans, shorts, and suit pants for many years and had no problems with it at either work, play, or bar/clubs. I'm shorter than the average guy, too.

I believe that when used in conjuntion with a bluetooth headset, the 5" screen might be the perfect device to replace both a phone and a laptop.
For QWERTY addicts like me, it might take a 5" screen for me to give up a physical keyboard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubigred (Post 1773896)
5" will be the limit on mobile phones. I want this on Sprint.

Me too.

boredandtattooed 05-26-2010 03:28 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jbearamus (Post 1774000)
good luck, i had the same plan with the Archos 5 but Android doesn't support ad-hoc network connections

well if Android doesnt support ad-hoc then i guess this should answer the question if tethering for evo had infastructure or not once and for all huh

jrob 05-26-2010 04:13 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jbearamus (Post 1774000)
good luck, i had the same plan with the Archos 5 but Android doesn't support ad-hoc network connections

how do you like your Archos 5?

newone757 05-26-2010 04:22 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jbearamus (Post 1774357)
but why pay att extra if i already have a smart phone that can do the job

why even get it then?? having both this and an evo is just downright asinine. Just as bad as the pic pf the guy propping up his ipad with his imac while listening to his iphone. sad

TheBundo 05-26-2010 04:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ubigred (Post 1773896)
5" will be the limit on mobile phones. I want this on Sprint.

I would love this on Sprint too. I always use a belt holster, so fitting in my pocket isn't an issue. I don't really care about 4g either, and the lens might be better on this unit, so having less megapixels may not be an issue. What I love is the size........

dbldwn02 05-26-2010 09:14 AM

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I have an Archos 5 IMT. It was $200 at Best Butt. I like it a lot. It plays way more movie formats than any other Android. No need for converting.

Yea it doesn't support ad-hoc connections but it does bluetooth tethering with my TP2 fairly well. Now...hopefully the Evo can do bluetooth tethering. Anyone know? I also have an Overdrive Hotspot and the Archos works great with it. Do I need an Archos? Probably not, but it does come in handy here in the desert watching movies and such. 16gb onboard memory plus a 16gb SD card = lots of House M.D.! :-)

jbearamus 05-26-2010 12:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by boredandtattooed (Post 1774770)
well if Android doesnt support ad-hoc then i guess this should answer the question if tethering for evo had infastructure or not once and for all huh

all I know for sure is that it won't connect to an ad-hoc, I don't know about creating or how exactly the hotspot software on the Evo does it, as usual, maybe HTC stepped in and fixed the OS's shortcomings

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrob (Post 1774784)
how do you like your Archos 5?

After 3 weeks I exchanged it for an HP Mini 210 that cost me $20 more (at the time Archos 5 cost $249 + $30 service plan + $20 cash = $299 HP Mini)
I think it was a great concept from Archos and down the road I may pick one up again, but the one I had was really buggy even after several hard resets. The Archos 5 was the first generation of Archos trying to put their proprietary media software along with Android and the two didn't coexist well, it froze a lot requiring a soft reset and it took a very long time to connect to a wifi network and sometimes I had to connect, disconnect, and reconnect (a process that sometimes took 5+ minutes) just to get it to work, which doesn't do well when it was supposed to be a quick internet access look something up on a nice big screen device.
BUT I do know that like 2 weeks after I returned it Archos dropped a big software update so it may be better now, I don't know, like I said, I may give Archos another shot down the road, especially now that they're shipping a 7 in. model


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