Dell Streak pocket tablet-phone now in PH

With the tablet wars now fiercely raging in the country, Dell has finally decided to join the fray as it recently launched in the local market its 5-inch Android-based pocket tablet through local distributor MSI-ECS. With the introduction of the Dell Streak in the Philippines, the US-based computer maker has officially joined the multitude of vendors battling out in the tablet space. The portable tablet, according to Dell, is designed for Web-browsing, digital entertainment, social connection, and personal navigation. “The Dell Streak is designed for people who are constantly interacting online and want to expand their ability to access their digital lives on-the-go," said Christopher Papa, country manager for consumer and small business at Dell Philippines. The 5-inch screen is ideal for an optimized Web-browsing experience with less squinting and pinching. Users can play games and watch HD videos on scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass screen, capture photos with rear-facing 5MP auto-focus camera with dual LED flash or use the front-facing VGA webcam for video calls. On-the-go students, mobile professionals, and active families can also use the Dell Streak as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot that can be shared with up to eight devices. Additionally, the built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G connectivity will enable users with access for downloading and listening to music, updating social networking status in real-time, and staying connected to friends and family through e-mail, text, IM, and voice calls. Personal navigation is also enhanced with the integrated A-GPS and e-compass features for location-based applications. “The Dell Streak hits the sweet spot between traditional smartphones and larger-screen tablets and its unique size will help people discover new ways to enjoy the Web, connect with friends, and navigate their lives," said Christopher Papa. Dell Streak is available at a suggested retail price of P27,000.00. Features:

• At less than 10mm thickness, the Streak is more portable than any other tablet, it easily slips in a pocket or purse
• Dell Stage user interface which provides instant access to users’ favorite content
• A full-screen browsing experience with a 5-inch WVGA (800×480) TFT LCD supporting capacitive multi-touch with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass
• High resolution rear-facing 5MP auto-focus camera with Dual LED flash for still photos/video capture; front-facing VGA webcam for video calls
• Built-in Wi-Fi, 3G HSUPA, and Bluetooth connectivity options with the Snapdragon mobile processor.
• Integrated social media apps: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Google Maps
• Integrated Google Maps with turn-by-turn navigation, street, and satellite views
• 2GB of internal dedicated storage
• Packaged with cushions made from 100 percent compostable bamboo
• Removable back panel for access to the battery, SIM card, and Micro SD card.
• Dell Streak will be available with a user accessible Micro SD expandable memory of 16 GB.