Dell and AT&T to Start Selling Streak Tablet This Friday

Submitted by lalit on August 10, 2010 - 9:50pm.

Dell announced today that orders for the Dell Streak Tablet open up for US priority pre-sale registrants at www.dell.com/mobile this Thursday, August 12 and general availability follows a day later on Friday. The Android 1.6 based Streak, which is a smartphone technically, but Dell is calling it a tablet because it features a bigger 5-inch screen compared to other smartphones.

Ron Garriques, president, Dell Communication Solutions said “The Dell Streak has found a way to fit your whole world in a 5-inch screen. Its unique size will help people discover new ways to enjoy the web, connect with friends, and navigate their lives.”

Main features and specifications of Dell Streak are:

  • Android platform complete with Android Market and Dell user interface enhancements?
  • Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon solution with integrated 1GHz processor?
  •  3G + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth?
  • UMTS / GPRS / EDGE class 12 GSM radio with link speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps
  • 5 MP Autofocus camera with dual LED flash. Easily point, shoot, and upload to YouTube, Flickr, Facebook and more
  • User accessible Micro SD expandable memory available up to 32GB
  • Integrated Google Maps with turn-by-turn navigation, street and satellite views?
  • A full screen browsing experience with a 5-inch capacitive multi-touch WVGA display
  • Easily integrated social media apps: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube?
  • High resolution 5 MP camera, VGA front facing camera, removable battery, built-in Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth connectivity options?
  • 2GB of internal storage provides plenty of space to access and download Google Android Market’s many options

The Dell Streak is available for $299.99 with new two-year AT&T contract, and $549.99 without. Customers who purchase the Streak, and signed up during the pre-sale program, will receive a free second-day shipping upgrade. Customers who redeem their pre-sale coupon can purchase a Plantronics Bluetooth earpiece for 99 cents while supplies last.