Psst: Dell's Streak Isn't an Android Tablet

26.05.2010
Dell is almost ready to release its first Android tablet, the 5-inch . There's just one problem, though: The Streak isn't really an Android tablet. It's an Android phone.

Not to take anything away from the Dell Streak; from the looks of it, the Streak is a pretty slick device. But its positioning as a tablet is a bit misleading. The Dell Streak is far more comparable to a device like the than it is to Apple's iPad.

Here's why.

First, let's take a look at what the Dell Streak is. The Streak, but not detailed until today, is an Android-powered device that features cellular phone capabilities along with 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth support. It runs all the standard Android applications and widgets. According to , it'll be sold in the U.S. along with a monthly plan from AT&T.

The Dell Streak has a 5-inch screen, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and 2 GB of internal storage (with support for up to 32 GB of additional SD storage). It has an earpiece on the top of its front side and a microphone on the bottom.